4 Areas to Consider During an Insulation Budgeting Consultation
1. Type of Insulation
The misconception for many people is that traditional fiberglass insulation is the only type available. The truth is, developers have made several types of insulation. These new types of insulation have been developed to give green options to businesses. The green options can help businesses who are trying to gain a standing as a green business.
For this reason, you may want to consider these types of insulation and their cost. Some of your options are denim insulation, foam insulation, and concrete block. During your budgeting consultation, you can find out which option is best for your needs and the pricing for that option. If this does not fit into your budget, you can then discuss alternatives.
2. Ductwork Upgrades
If you are buying an older building, the ductwork may appear to be up-to-code. However, you may find that it is not as ideal as it appears. You might discover hidden issues or damage, or there may be problems with the material used for the ductwork. All of these areas are contributing factors to what legally must be upgraded to meet local building codes and how upgrading will affect your budget.
During a consultation, the ductwork itself can be tested for several issues, most importantly durability and integrity. Testers can look for holes, rust areas, or poorly constructed repairs. Air quality will also be checked. Mold, excessive odors, and poor air flow can all contribute to the air quality, and the presence of any of them is a sign that you need to upgrade the ductwork as part of the insulation installation.
3. Acoustic Levels and Noise Reduction
In some cases, part of the insulation consultation will need to cover the current insulation in place. For example, you may have areas of the building that have older insulation that is no longer suitable for the building. This insulation will need to be removed. The removal of old insulation does require certain steps, and it can be a larger project if there are toxic insulation areas in place.
If asbestos could have contaminated any part of the insulation, it will need to be removed in a specific way that will cost more than traditional removal. With that in mind, you will need to pay attention to this area during the consultation for budgeting.
Once your consultation is completed, one of our representatives at Guy M. Beaty Co., Inc. can help you with estimates and options to stay within your budget. We can also advise you on issues that you may be facing with insulation and ductwork. If you are ready to schedule a consultation, call us today.
