Owens Corning Advances In Residential Insulation

Posted on May 14, 2013 by insulationAdmin

Owens Corning leads the market in the advancement of residential insulation with contemporary technological advancements since it became commercialized approximately 75 years ago. The latest residential insulation product to take the stage, the energy-efficient EnergyComplete^® Sealant which prolongs their success rate by winning Design Journal’s 2013 ADEX Platinum Award for Design Excellence. This impressive sealant contributes to preserving energy in the home.

The Owens Corning Building Science team conducted a study that identified individual exterior joints where air most likely enters and escapes from homes via vulnerable cracks, seams and gaps which contribute up to 40% of the energy utilized for heating and cooling. This new knowledge is what inspired the design of the formula and equipment used in residential insulation EnergyComplete^® Sealant.

Roofing Insulation – Phoenix, Arizona

Posted on April 29, 2013 by insulationAdmin

When thinking about a new roof in Phoenix, Az, it’s important to pay special attention to your roofing insulation. Roofing insulation is key in keeping the effects of the elements out as and the heating and cooling in. Every roof should be insulated. However, there are still plenty of homes that are not, and in turn are costing residents expensive utility bills. In order to keep heating and cooling costs down as well as maintaining a climate resistant home, it’s important to research a variety of roofing insulation and which is best for you.

Utilizing the appropriate ‘R-value’ insulation is important. R-value is the measure of thermal resistance. For example, a home that is located in an area that remains generally stable most of the year will do fine with a lower r-value insulation. In areas that get excessively hot and sunny, like Phoenix, AZ, roofing insulation with a high r-value is best.

Phoenix Insulation & Summertime

Posted on April 15, 2013 by insulationAdmin

Everyone struggles to find a way to keep cool during the scorching hot summer months in Phoenix, it’s a well known fact for those of us who live here. Believe it or not, just turning down the AC is not the most efficient way to accomplish your goals to stay cool. Here is a simple thing you can do in order to keep your home cooler.

Inspect Your Phoenix Insulation

Phoenix insulation is a key component in keeping cool air from escaping as well as heat from entering into the home. Phoenix insulation is composed of several layers of protection to ensure that the temperature with in your home remains consistent. Inspecting your Phoenix insulation or having a professional to inspect it for you is a pertinent way to prepare your home for the Phoenix heat.

Phoenix Home Insulation | Insulating Your Attic

Posted on March 4, 2013 by insulationAdmin

When people generally think about Phoenix home insulation, they tend to believe that insulation is designed to keep your home warm rather than keep it cool. In Phoenix, Arizona, where the extreme hot climate is notorious for reaching record breaking temperatures every summer, keeping your home warm is the last thing one thinks of. So many Phoenix, Arizona residents do not realize that properly insulating an attic can and will keep your home cooler.

Insulation is designed to prevent air flowing through it. So in warm climates it works by trapping the cool air inside the home. Whereas in cooler climates it traps the warm air inside. It’s important to note that air rises which in turn reveals that insulating an attic is more important in warmer climates. As the cool air circulates within your home and rises to the attic, proper attic insulation will trap the cool air from escaping. This lowers the demand on your air conditioning unit and even lowers the cost of your energy bills.

Having enough Phoenix home insulation in your attic is important as well. Take a look around inside your attic and see if the insulation levels are even or perhaps below the floor joists. If they are, then this is a good indication that you may need more. Banker Insulation has professionals that will come out and make a proper assessment on whether or not you require more insulation in order to save on your energy bill. Call today! 877.708.7815

HeatBloc-Ultra Insulation

Posted on February 21, 2013 by insulationAdmin

HeatBloc-Ultra Insulation is a new radiant heat barrier coating. It has the lowest e-factor of all spray applied radiant heat barriers at .19. It will block up to 80% of the radiant heat attempting to come into your house or building. This feature makes HeatBloc-Ultra Insulation ideal for houses and buildings that reside in hotter climates.

HeatBloc-Ultra Insulation is a breathable, liquid applied film-like coating which will not contribute to moisture retention. Because HeatBloc-Ultra is water based, it has almost no odor to it. HeatBloc-Ultra Insulation will not conflict with an attic-mounted antenna or with cell phone reception because the substance is non-conductive.

HeatBloc-Ultra Insulation works somewhat like shade trees, keeping your house or building cooler. HeatBloc-Ultra Insulation will also provide insulation for the attic mounted HVAC ducts, keeping them cooler. Cooler ducts prevent the AC from working as hard when it is running. With it’s very low VOCs, HeatBloc-Ultra Insulation is also extremely environmentally friendly.

Banker Insulation has proudly introduced HeatBloc-Ultra to it’s Insulation product line. For further questions or requests call: 602.273.1261

Arizona Home Insulation

Posted on February 11, 2013 by insulationAdmin

There are some areas in your Arizona home that obviously need insulation. There are, however, some less obvious areas that also should be insulated that you probably wouldn’t even think of. A particular area that should be insulated is your garage. Your garage leads directly to your home and without proper insulation in Arizona, hot and cold air drafts will seep into your home through your garage. This results in a waste of energy and a waste of money spent on your energy bill because your heater and air conditioner are forced to work overtime due to improper or not any insulation in your Arizona home garage. Other areas that should be insulated include: attic, walls and ceilings.

Energy Efficient Home Insulation | US Fiscal Cliff

Posted on February 4, 2013 by insulationAdmin

fiscal_cliff The fiscal cliff is the steep decline in the budget deficit due to increased
taxes and less spending in accordance with prior enacted laws. Whatever your
political stance, there is a silver lining for energy-efficient
home-builders in the fiscal cliff legislation. The final legislation
includes a renewal of the 25L Tax Credit for builders of new
energy-efficient homes.

Home-builders who build and sell these energy-efficient homes benefit from
this tax credit. The tax credit is retroactive to homes sold in January 1st
of 2012. The home-builder must show proof that the level of the heating and
cooling energy consumption is at least 50% lower than that of a
commensurable living unit built in accordance with the
2006 IECC.

Banker Insulation specializes in contributing to the building of
energy-efficient homes with the home insulation product line that includes;
GreenFiber, Johns Manville and Knauff Insulation. Every one of these home
insulation product lines helps minimize heating and cooling energy
consumption.

Johns Manville | Home Insulation, Arizona

Posted on January 28, 2013 by insulationAdmin

Home Insulation

Banker Insulation is proud to provide the Johns Manville line of insulation for homes in Arizona as they are the leading manufacturer of premium-quality building insulation and roof insulation. Johns Manville insulation offers so many options, it’s important to distinguish your needs and requirements when choosing which home insulationwill be most efficient and effective.

Poly-encapsulated insulation: Wrapped entirely in plastic, this home insulation provides a more comfortable installation with a reduction in itch and dust.

Faced insulation: With the facing already attached to it acting as a vapor retarder, this home insulation is usually made from Kraft paper or foil. It is ideal for moisture control on exterior walls.

Unfaced insulation: Effective for eliminating undesirable noises within the internal walls of your Arizona home, this type of home insulation also assists with moisture control.

Blown-in insulation: Made up of a loose-fill material that can be made from many materials such as fiber glass and cellulose, this home insulation is blown into the designated area through a blowing machine. It is best suited for nonconforming areas and Blown-in insulation will not decay or settle.

Batts or Rolls: Batts are pre-cut strips of insulation best for insulating interior and exterior walls, while Rolls are best for insulating large, open areas in your Arizona home such as attics and crawl spaces. Rolls come in long strips of insulation rolled up and require measuring and cutting. When tackling a home insulation project, you’ll most likely benefit from using both Batts & Rolls for optimal convenience!

Fireplaces Arizona | Technology Information

Posted on December 28, 2012 by insulationAdmin

Heat & Glo Fireplaces Arizona

Direct Vent Technology
Direct Vent Technology enables your fireplace in Arizona to utilize outside air for combustion which expells 100% of the combustion exhaust as well as by-products.

FireBrick Technology
Direct vent FireBrick gas fireplaces and inserts offer the warmth and visual glow of a genuine wood burning fireplace bypassing any inconveniences.

IntelliFire Ignition System
IntelliFire facilitates intermittent-pilot ignition (IPI) which allows you to save fuel and money when the fireplaces is not being used.

Zone Heating
Fireplaces with Zone Heating utilize a climate control technology giving homeowners the option to redirect heat output to certain areas of the home, which in turn improves heating efficiency.

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Insulation Arizona

Posted on December 19, 2012 by insulationAdmin

During the Arizona seasons of Spring and Fall, it’s hard to think and imagine the extreme temperatures of winter or summer. Making sure your home is properly insulated will not only help you keep cool in the summers, warm in the winters, but will also save you money.

Insulation minimizes the transfer of warm air keeping your Arizona home nice and warm during the winter months. During the summer months, insulation keeps the inside cool air from transferring with the outside heat. The more air that stays inside your Arizona home, the less you will be spending on your electric bill.

arizona insulation An insulation professional in Arizona can assist you in finding out how much insulation your Arizona home currently holds. With rooms that have trouble maintaining their temperature, it may be desirable to install extra insulation. If the insulation professional determines that your Arizona home needs more insulation or even insulation replacement, it’s important to figure out which grade of insulation will be most cost-efficient for your home in Arizona

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