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Insulation is a necessity for anyone looking to build or expand a home. A well-insulated home stays warm in the winter and keeps cool in the summer, while improving your home's energy efficiency. For quality home insulation you can trust, shop Owens Corning insulation products at Ace Hardware to finish your home project.

Owens Corning Fiberglass Insulation 

Fiberglass insulation is made from spun glass fibers that can effectively slow heat transfer. It traps pockets of air and reduces air circulation, and also provides thermal blocking. This insulation is designed to be installed in the unfinished walls of your home, as well as within the floors and ceilings.

Different Types of Owens Corning Insulation

Fiberglass insulation is commonly sold as either batt insulation or roll insulation, with different but complimentary purposes:

• Owens Corning batt insulation are sections of insulation already cut for greater ease-of-use. Their pre-cut design lets you install in pieces, where you can easily handle the batts completing insulation projects. It is also relatively affordable, making it a great DIY option.
• Owens Corning roll insulation is installed by rolling out between joists and studs, making it an effective tool for covering large spaces like unfinished floors, walls or other similar areas.

Additionally, insulation kits are also available to make your next insulation project easier. The Owens Corning garage door insulation kit features rigid faced panels cut for a standard car garage door.

Unfaced vs Faced Owens Corning Fiberglass

Unfaced and faced fiberglass insulation do have specific uses, and when used together smartly, can shore up your home to keep cool in warmer weather and warm in colder temperatures.  

The main difference between faced and unfaced batt insulation is that faced insulation features a protective outer layer (or vapor barrier) that is designed to block moisture. Unfaced insulation does not feature a vapor barrier.

The moisture resistant properties (or lack thereof) of these insulation types will help you determine where in your home they should be used. Faced batt insulation is a good option for exterior walls and ceilings, whereas unfaced insulation is good for crawlspaces, interior walls, and floor.

To make your selection easier, Owens Corning Pink insulation packaging recommends exactly where your selected faced or unfaced fiberglass insulation would work best.

Understanding Insulation R-Value

R-value denotes resistant to heat flow insulation is. The higher the R-value, the more resistant your insulation will be. This is important because the insulation you choose will largely depend on where you live and which area of your home you intend to insulate.

Hot and humid areas typically require lower R-values than colder climates, while attics and ceilings may require higher R-values than floors, crawl spaces, and exterior and interior walls.

Owens Crowning fiberglass insulation packaging makes it clear what the R-value of your selection insulation is.

Owens Corning Insulation for Attic, Wall and Floor

Shop the Owens Corning insulation selection at Ace online and in your local store today. Consult with our helpful staff and we'll get you set up with insulation for your next home project, and direct you to helpful items including house wrap, roof vents and safety equipment to complete your home insulation project.