Is bubble wrap or dish foam better?

• <div><p>Bubble wrap is better for moving since it can be cut to size, whereas dish foam comes in precut sheets that are harder to manipulate. However, if you’re packing items like dishes, wine glasses, picture frames, or mirrors, dish foam will protect them better. Ensure you measure your box beforehand so you know what size dish foam to purchase. </p></div>

Do you need drywall over insulation in a garage?

• <div><p>You do not need to drywall over most types of garage insulation. However, doing so can increase noise reduction, make the space more attractive, and keep children and pets from touching harmful fiberglass insulation. If you’re using cellulose or some other <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/blown-in-insulation.htm">type of blown-in insulation</a> (fiberglass and mineral wool are common), you will need drywall to contain the insulation material.</p></div>

Why insulate ductwork?

• <div><p>When you insulate ductwork, you help protect the air moving through the system from external conditions and keep it sealed within the ducts. This makes your HVAC system more efficient since it doesn’t have to work as hard to heat or cool your home. Insulation can help lower your energy bills and prevent problems like condensation and mold formation inside your ducts. </p></div>

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Q: How does a radiant barrier work?

• <div><p>In addition to adding insulation to your attic, you may want to add a radiant barrier. <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/how-does-radiant-barrier-work.htm">A radiant barrier works</a> by using reflective material, such as foil, on the attic floor. As heat penetrates the roof and enters the attic, the radiant barrier reflects the heat upward and back through the roof. If you receive a lot of direct sunlight on the roof, using both a radiant barrier and insulation in your attic can provide significant benefits.</p></div>

Q: How do I maintain insulation?

• <div><p>Regular inspections for moisture damage, pest infestations, and proper R-value performance help maintain efficiency.</p></div>

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Last update on December 03, 2025

Reviewed in May 2015
This was a hip style roof, so there wasn't a lot of room to maneuver. Job was done quickly and solved the problem which was created by Interior Weatherization 5 years earlier. (we did not own the house at the time, but Interior Weatherization insulated the attic as part of an energy program, and...
Alaska Quality Insulators Inc.
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Reviewed in January 2015
wired insulated .Sheetrock hanging took two weeks 1200 square ft 12000 dollars. Did a horrible job. made way more work for taper .Lousy wire job. Sconces on same switch with all lights. Forgot most of what we want ed. I think he has altimzers. Terrible. Hire only if you have an unlimited bank...
SHOWALTER CONSTRUCTION
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Reviewed in January 2015
After email and phone contact, we made an appointment for him to come out and give us an estimate to provide blown insulation. He forgot to come and we waited a good bit. He did email the next day and apologized for forgetting. The company was very nice in all the communications. He offered...
Alas-Co General Construction Co Inc
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Reviewed in September 2011
Contractor was very professional and punctual at the beginning. Contractor fixed damaged/missing fencing. In the process of fixing the roof trusses, workers cracked undamaged areas in the interior ceilings. Contractor stated he would fix. Contractor stated he checked the site every...
Wolverine General Contractor
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Reviewed in July 2010
Alaska Best is not only lousy they are dangerous. They almost casued a fire behind my dishwasher, they did not show up on time, took most of the afternoon to install it and kept running out for parts. Last week my dishwasher just stopped working and I called Sears repair. Sears checked it and...
Alaska Best Heating and Plumbing Inc
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Reviewed in November 2006
Unlike the furnace install, the hot water heater installation was a mess. First, the salesman didn't notice that the new heater couldn't be placed in the same location as the old one because it couldn't vent there. Other companies had noticed the problem during their estimates. This caused...
Sunset Heating & Cooling Inc
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We are general contractors licensed, bonded, and insured with a residential endorsement (#117477) meaning that we can provide new construction, additions, remodels, and renovations. We provide all services related to the above from the ground up. We strive to provide a custom experience for each homeowner. We are a partnership business with a combined 25+ years of experience. Please call or email to set up a free estimate.

"Great! Case & Gamble were very professional and communicated well throughout the process. Would absolutely hire again."

Daniel J on May 2019

"Great! Case & Gamble were very professional and communicated well throughout the process. Would absolutely hire again."

Daniel J on May 2019

Insulation questions, answered by experts

In addition to adding insulation to your attic, you may want to add a radiant barrier. A radiant barrier works by using reflective material, such as foil, on the attic floor. As heat penetrates the roof and enters the attic, the radiant barrier reflects the heat upward and back through the roof. If you receive a lot of direct sunlight on the roof, using both a radiant barrier and insulation in your attic can provide significant benefits.

Bubble wrap is better for moving since it can be cut to size, whereas dish foam comes in precut sheets that are harder to manipulate. However, if you’re packing items like dishes, wine glasses, picture frames, or mirrors, dish foam will protect them better. Ensure you measure your box beforehand so you know what size dish foam to purchase.

You do not need to drywall over most types of garage insulation. However, doing so can increase noise reduction, make the space more attractive, and keep children and pets from touching harmful fiberglass insulation. If you’re using cellulose or some other type of blown-in insulation (fiberglass and mineral wool are common), you will need drywall to contain the insulation material.

When you insulate ductwork, you help protect the air moving through the system from external conditions and keep it sealed within the ducts. This makes your HVAC system more efficient since it doesn’t have to work as hard to heat or cool your home. Insulation can help lower your energy bills and prevent problems like condensation and mold formation inside your ducts.

Regular inspections for moisture damage, pest infestations, and proper R-value performance help maintain efficiency.

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