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LICENSED, BONDED & INSUREDWe serve commercial and residential customers in Baldwin County and surrounding areas with a variety of insulation services.
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Whether you live in Gulf Shores, up near Spanish Fort or anywhere in Baldwin County, you know that buying the right kind of insulation for your southern Alabama home is crucial to your comfort and minimizing your energy costs.
Coastline Insulation offers many insulation solutions for homeowners and businesses. From spray foam to radiant barrier, fiberglass or blown-in insulation, we have an insulation choice that will fit your needs and budget.
Coastline Insulation offers many insulation solutions for homeowners and businesses. From spray foam to radiant barrier, fiberglass or blown-in insulation, we have an insulation choice that will fit your needs and budget.
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Radiant Barrier: The Best Insulation for Warm Climates
For those that live along the Gulf Coast, you may be wondering if installing a Radiant Barrier is worth it. This shiny metallic foil is great for installing in attics to help cut heat gain in the summer (an inescapable fact of living on the Florida coast!) while reducing heat loss in the summer. In Baldwin County, Alabama and surrounding areas, having a radiant barrier installed is a smart decision that could save you hundreds on your energy bills year after year.
How Exactly Does a Radiant Barrier Work?
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A radiant barrier is typically installed by insulation contractors, and works to capture the heat between the roof and the barrier, so that it doesn’t waft its way through the home.
In the blazing Alabama summer heat, this is a must have to help keep your Baldwin County home energy efficient and help reduce the high costs of air conditioning. In the winter, the radiant barrier often helps trap heat inside, so that the cool air and harsh winds don’t cause a drafty chill throughout your home. |
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And although attics are typically the place that most radiant barriers are installed, they can also be placed in walls and on floors. It’s very important, however, that when trusting attic insulation contractors to install your radiant barrier, that you have an attic fan or other ventilation system to properly vent the hot air.
Will Radiant Barrier Work in My Home?
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Studies were conducted by the U.S. Department of Energy and independent laboratories which stated that the hotter the climate, the more effective radiant barriers were in keeping homes energy efficient. Gulf Coast homes, in particular, owing to our southern humidity and heat, can especially benefit from having a radiant barrier installed.
And although you can buy rolls of the foil-like material to install your own radiant barrier, it is a good idea to leave the installation to trained professionals, who have experience working in and around complicated attic constructions to ensure the maximum coverage at an affordable cost. |
Spray Foam Insulation: High Energy-Efficiency
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Spray foam insulation is a smart choice for maximum energy efficiency. Both open cell and closed cell sprayfoam insulation types are often installed by experienced insulation contractors, so you know the work is being done safely, accurately and affordably.
Sprayfoam insulation is a relatively new type of insulation that is great for tight fitting areas, helping to keep homes warm in the winter and cool in the summer, a must for homes on the Alabama Gulf Coast. Although spray foam insulation cost is higher than batt insulation, the energy savings can more than make up for the difference. |
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We often recommend spray foam insulation in new constructions, remodels or removing and renovating existing homes because of its high insulation capabilities, energy savings and its ease of installation. Our highly-trained attic insulation installers can install your spray foam insulation in as little as a day, making it a smart choice for energy-conscious homeowners.
When it comes to the cost of spray foam insulation, closed-cell spray foam is more expensive, but provides a better heating value, while open-cell spray foam is also energy efficient but at a lower cost. |
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Choosing Between Blown-in Insulation and Spray Foam for Your Home or Business
Both foam insulation and blown-in insulation are “blown” into place using specialized tools, so on the surface, it sounds like they would be the same thing – but they do have some differences.
Blown-in insulation uses fiberglass and cellulose, and it is made from recycled paper, so it’s good for the environment. It’s also very cost effective. Sprayfoam insulation has the highest amount of energy efficiency, so it’s very good at helping you keep the temperature stable and saving money on your electric and heating/cooling bills. Done properly, closed-cell spray foam insulation can last up to 80 years!
Blown-in insulation uses fiberglass and cellulose, and it is made from recycled paper, so it’s good for the environment. It’s also very cost effective. Sprayfoam insulation has the highest amount of energy efficiency, so it’s very good at helping you keep the temperature stable and saving money on your electric and heating/cooling bills. Done properly, closed-cell spray foam insulation can last up to 80 years!
Blown-In Insulation: An Affordable Choice for Insulating on a Budget
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If you’re on a budget but you still want affordable heating and cooling, the right kind of insulation can make all the difference. Blown-in insulation uses a combination of materials that provide excellent heat and cooling retention but without the higher cost of spray foam insulation.
And while you can rent or buy a blower unit to install this insulation yourself, it is much more advisable to choose trusted attic insulation contractors since the job of blowing in insulation is typically large. Where blown-in insulation truly excels is at neutralizing high humidity – a must for Baldwin County, Alabama homes where the humidity and sea air can cause other types of inferior insulation to deteriorate over time. |
Blown-in insulation, much like spray foam insulation, uses a specialized set of tools to “blow” the insulation into cracks and crevices, particularly within attics and basements. The two types of insulation sound similar, but their application style is the only thing they have in common.
Green and Good for the Environment Too!
Because most types of blown-in insulation are made with cellulose (a product made from recycled paper or cardboard), it’s good for the environment too. Homeowners who would like a green, energy efficient home should definitely consider having blown-in insulation installed for its superior heating and cooling properties, as well as its cleaner, greener effect.
Plus, blown-in insulation can be installed in walls, floors, attics and basements, making it highly versatile to keep your home energy efficient in every season. Since it provides a solid barrier against drafts and wind, you won’t have to worry about keeping the furnace or air conditioner cracked up to get the comfort you deserve throughout your home.
Plus, blown-in insulation can be installed in walls, floors, attics and basements, making it highly versatile to keep your home energy efficient in every season. Since it provides a solid barrier against drafts and wind, you won’t have to worry about keeping the furnace or air conditioner cracked up to get the comfort you deserve throughout your home.