Insulation Compton CA
Looking for insulation installation or upgrades for your home or office? Look no further than MP Insulation Compton CA for all of your insulation needs. We have the expertise necessary for any type of situation, whether you are constructing a new building or assessing your insulation needs on an existing one. You can get any type of insulation you want when you work with us, just let us know what you are looking for and we are happy to help. Our experience in the industry allows us to offer our knowledge if you have any questions about what would work best for your given property.
If you would like to know more, simply give us a call or fill out the form here to get in touch with us. We look forward to working with you soon. Our Insulation services provides installation and treatment services throughout Compton and the Los Angeles area. We can give you an appraisal of your property after we come by to take a look with a no obligation visit. We can determine what may be lacking in your insulation and foundation, and provide you solutions. We offer various types of insulation that can work with any budget.
We have quicker installation options, and also more effective ones. This way we can work with you on your schedule so that we can achieve the best results for you. Our approach is unique in that we focus solely on you and the client and what exactly you need. Of course we have very comprehensive and thorough products that we prefer to sell since we know they are the best at getting the job done. But we will not push you into these if that is not what your situation calls for. Just let us know how we can help and we will be happy to assist you.
We offer all types of insulation, whatever type you are looking for, we've got it. Spray Foam Insulation is the most popular. Here is an example of inserting spray foam insulation into your walls and ceilings. The results are extraordinary. Contact us now for a quote.
Insulation Installation
The proper installation of insulation is directly correlated to its effectiveness. This is why a professional should be used so that it is installed correctly and
then can maintain the most effective results. Things like gaps in the insulation could lead to huge energy loss and end up costing you more in the long run. There are also other things to consider such as vapor barriers, that may not be known to most average people thinking about installing insulation themselves. Vapor barriers help to reduce and control moisture movement, which thus reduces condensation within the insulation and possible mold growth. Air sealing may also be necessary, and that is a service we usually offer in conjunction with our insulation services. This can be done before, during or after the insulation process, where we air seal the entire building such as the cracks, gaps, and any other openings in the foundation and exterior that could allow outside air into the building. The installation process can also involve chemicals and other substances that should not be regularly consumed or inhaled, requiring safety equipment. All of these things together seem to reasonably result in a need for a specialist, and that is where we come in. Just give us a call today and we will be there to get the job done for you.
What is the best Insulation for You?
This will depend on a few different factors, and really it is up to you to decide what you need. We have plenty of experience in the industry, so we can give you plenty of options as well as our suggestions, based on where you are currently at. Typically it would be useful to have some type of information about your home or space, so we can come to you to visit the location to evaluate the property in person. If you do have history or knowledge or the premises, that is helpful as well, such as when insulation was last installed and what type was used, if there is any.
The location and climate region you are in determines the level of need for insulation. And then the next other thing to consider is the cost and your budget. We have options that can meet any budget, so just let us know and we can meet you at what works best for you. After all, you are the customer, and the customer is always right. We are doing you a service and we want you to be happy with it, so we want to do whatever it is that you want.
If you already have an idea in mind, great, let us know and we can make it happen. If you do not have much knowledge about your options for insulation, that is fine too, since we have the knowledge and wherewithal to handle that too. We will give you all your options and make our recommendation, and then after you choose we will get right to work for you. We recommend spray foam insulation as we will discuss a bit more later on this page.
Insulation Projects
Are you having difficulty keeping your house or office at a comfortable temperature? Are you spending excessive amounts of money on cooling or heating, just to keep your family or employees happy? There just may be a solution for you, and we can help. A lot of businesses and homeowners find themselves struggling with these types of situations throughout the year, but they don’t really know what other options they have other than continuing to pump heat or cool air to keep the people in the given building happy. Many times when we encounter these types of situations, insulation or the lack thereof is the main contributing factor. If there was proper insulation installed in these buildings, there would not be the need for excessive heating or cooling, leading to huge energy and cost savings over time. And that is where we come in. Just contact MP Insulation Compton CA, and we can assess your situation and give you our analysis of why you are having these types of issues with your building. We can provide you solutions that will work for you, on any budget, to get you the desired results you are looking for. We provide the insulation necessary to turn your uncomfortable place into a luxurious home. This means any insulation installation needed in Compton we can handle. We also cover nearby areas, so if you need insulation in Gardena, we can help you out. And also any insulation in Paramount. Just give us a call and we will come by and give you a quote.
Crawl Space Insulation
Insulating crawl spaces is normally recommended for a few reasons, and can be quite useful for a home to include in the plans. Similar to an attic, a crawl space may offer an opportunity for heat to transfer through to your home if it is not properly insulated. This is why in most cases it needs to be treated similarly to an attic or normal room in your house. If it is not properly insulated, it could allow heat or cool air to escape, resulting in a less desirable result for your home’s temperature. Also condensation and mold growth could occur in the crawl space. Wood rot is another potential issue that could arise if it is not properly insulated. The insulation of a crawl space will help reduce pests like rodents or insects from entering that space and potentially getting access into your home. Depending on where the crawl space is located ultimately determines whether insulation is needed and what type may work best. The easiest way is for a professional contractor to review your specific case to see what would be needed for you.
Types of Insulation
Fiberglass Insulation
One of the most commonly used forms of insulation, fiberglass insulation is affordable and available, and also pretty quick and easy to install in your home or building. It comes in rolls or batts and provides good thermal insulation.
Cellulose Insulation
Cellulose insulation is made up of recycled paper products which makes it environmentally friendly and also does well at thermal insulation and heat transfer. It is usually added to homes by blowing it into walls or used as attic insulation and does a good job to fill smaller spaces.
Spray Foam Insulation
This is an insulation that expands after spraying it and with that it creates an airtight seal. It offers the best thermal insulation, and also excellent air sealing and moisture/vapor barriers. Because it does such a good job insulating, spray foam insulation is typically a bit more expensive than the first two options, but usually offers high energy efficiency which could come with cost savings down the road. Air leakage is also greatly reduced with this option of spray foam insulation. This type of work usually requires an insulation contractor due to the complexity of the job. This usually comes with an increase in price, but all of our clients have been very pleased with their spray foam insulation. It provides the best results on the market today, so contact us, your trusted insulation contractor, to help install spray foam insulation in your home today.
Mineral wool insulation
Insulation made from volcanic rocks, mineral wool insulation is very fire resistant and also great at soundproofing walls or buildings. It can come as loose-fill or in batts and offers decent thermal insulation as well. This insulation is offered in Compton, and also insulation installation in Paramount.
Rigid Foam Insulation
There can be expanded polystyrene (EPS), extruded polystyrene (XPS), or polyisocyanurate (polyiso) as the main forms of rigid foam insulation. This insulation is composed of solid foam boards that offer great thermal insulation.
Reflective Insulation
This is typically made of aluminum foil that is put on top of other cheaper and basic insulation materials. It mostly just attempts to reduce heat by reflecting the radiant heat, so it is most effective in hot climates as it does not do much to actually insulate the inside of the building.
Natural Insulation
This can be anything that is naturally occurring in the environment that also provides decent thermal insulating properties, such as wool, cotton, cork, straw, or hemp. Since these are renewable materials, they have a low environmental impact which have been requested a lot recently, and they provide decent thermal insulation. While this insulation is common in Compton, it is also used in insulation installation in Gardena.
Insulation and Indoor Air Quality
Insulation is important to maintain the temperature of the air in your home, but did you know that it could affect the quality of your air as well? I do not mean in terms of the quality of life you experience while living in a home that is properly insulated, but that would be affected too. Quality of air as in the health and safety of it. There are some insulation materials that may release volatile organic compounds (VOCs) or similar harmful substances into the air in your home. We offer a wide variety of insulation company options, which includes insulation materials with low emissions.
This is especially useful for those who may have allergies or other sensitivities. One well known example of this was the use of asbestos in insulation materials in the past. Asbestos was a great insulator since it was durable, and provided great fire resistance and insulating properties. But then many health risks were documented and were the direct result of asbestos, such as lung diseases. Since it was commonly used in the past, older homes and buildings may still have insulation materials that contain asbestos. If your home may have this, it is important to contact us first before you possibly go into your walls and touch the insulation materials, since touching or moving it could allow the fibers to become airborne and pose potential health risks if inhaled. We will make sure to maintain superior air quality in your home, whether we are dealing with existing potential asbestos insulation or adding in new low emission insulation to your home.
Understanding Insulation R-values
You may have heard of an R-value when you have discussed insulation with an insulation contractor or professional. But what does this even mean exactly? Of course it is a measure of the insulation, but what exactly contributes to its calculation?
The R-value is a measure of the thermal resistance of the materials used for insulation. The higher the R-value, the better the object or material is at insulating. The R-value attempts to put a quantification on the material’s ability to resist the flow of heat. What makes up an R-value is the type of insulation material, its density, thickness, and conductivity. It is typically measured by inch, and then you can just multiply that value by however many inches of insulation you would add to a given area or space. Some examples would be that fiberglass insulation is usually around 2.3 to 3.6 per inch for its R-value, while rigid foam insulation would have an R-value ranging from around 4 to 7 per inch.
The overall R-value would be the total of all its parts in that area, so you could also combine multiple types of insulation to achieve your desired R-value and results. So you can combine some cheaper insulation options that may have a slightly lower R-value with one that has a higher value. When you do this, simply add the two R-values together that are used in the insulation.
California Energy Code / Title 24
Just like any other state or region in the world, California has specific insulation requirements that are set out in the California Energy Code. This code sets the standards for energy efficiency in buildings. This includes all types of buildings in California, including both residential and commercial units.
There are factors that can change the requirements of this code throughout California, such as the climate zone, the type of building, and the component of the building (roofs, floors, walls, windows, etc.). Once these factors have been set, then a minimum R-value is established and must be met by all buildings within this area.
There is also another factor for any glass exteriors like glass doors, skylights, and windows, which is the solar heat gain coefficient (shgc). This code is continually updated as new technology allows for better insulation options, and as energy efficiency becomes more necessary in the state and in the world. We always surpass any of these base requirements but we definitely make sure to stay up to code, especially staying on top of any recent or new changes that are made to it.
What R-Values and Energy Codes
Mean to You
So what does all of this really mean? In simpler terms, there are certain requirements for all buildings in California, depending on where exactly in California you are located. California is a huge state, so it is broken up into 16 different climate regions that each have their own specific regulations. Just let us know exactly where you live or where the property is that you need insulation for, and we can let you know what the minimum requirements are.
The R-value is basically just how strong and effective the insulation is. While you may live somewhere where the R-value requirement may not be so high, we usually recommend installing a more effective option over other alternatives. We of course always stay up to date with all the codes and requirements, so if you work with us, you can be sure that all those are met. But we normally don’t really consider these codes that much during our normal day to day work, since we offer such exceptional quality of insulation that it far exceeds these minimum requirements. This means if you need insulation installation in Paramount, or spray foam insulation in Gardena, we can assist you. Our focus is insulation in Compton, but all these areas nearby are covered by us as well!
We believe that it makes more sense to install a superior quality product, so that you do not have to worry about updating it very often at all, and once it is installed it can work for a very long time. That is what you can expect when you work with us. We will provide you all the options available to you if that is what you want to see, and we will give our recommendations. In most cases that recommendation involves spray foam insulation which is in our opinion the optimal solution, and it provides one of the highest R-values available on the market today.
Compton Insulation
MP Insulation Compton CA provides insulation installation and complimentary services throughout Compton and the Los Angeles area. We have been serving the area for over 10 years now and have no plans of stopping anytime soon. Insulation installation may not be the flashiest of professions, but it does come in handy quite often, especially with these rising temperatures throughout California. So let us know if you think your home or office could use some new installation, and we can come by to offer our no obligation assessment of your situation. And then if you would like to proceed, we can go from there. Give us a call now to get started today! So get that spray foam insulation in Compton done today. If you are looking at an insulation installation project in Gardena, that can be handled by us as well.