TAP Insulation

Is it Safe?

Attic Cleanouts

What is TAP Insulation?

Insect Control

Energy Savings

Money Savings

R-Value

Air Infiltration

Fire Retardant

Odor Reducer

Ice Dams & Ice Cycles

What is Boron?

Cellulose vs Fiberglass

TAP Brochure

TAP Warranty

Tax Credits & Rebates

Product Label & MSDS

Installation

Links

DOE Energy Savers

In addition to R-Value, you need to review the effectiveness of the insulation air infiltration. As you can imagine, insulation is not as effective if air can move through it.  The advantage of a cellulose product is that there is much less air infiltration over fiberglass. It fits like a blanket.  According to CIMA, research shows cellulose to be up to 40% better than fiber glass at controlling air infiltration. 

Conversely, fiber glass is used as air filter media because air can penetrate it readily.  You can solve the problem with fiberglass, by adding a layer of TAP Insulation on top.  In the experiment below, both therometers read 74 degrees F at the start.  See the results after 10 minutes.

Cellulose Insulation Installer - Michigan

TAP Insulation is made from cellulose.  Cellolose insulation is a great insulatior, and when treated with the proper concentration of borates, provides pest control.  We provide attic cleanouts and have equipment to remove damaged insulation such as cellolose or fiberglass.  If your existing insulation is not damaged, then cellulose insulation can be installed right on top of your existing fiberglass or cellulose insulation.