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HF By Howard Falkow Owner, Metro NY Insulation — BPI-Certified · May 18, 2026 Quick Answer If your AC runs constantly but your home still feels hot, your house is likely losing cooled air through the attic, walls, or air leaks — not because your air conditioner is failing. Proper attic insulation and air sealing […]
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If you’ve been asking yourself how much insulation do I need in your NJ or Westchester home, you’re not alone — it’s one of the most common questions we get. The answer depends on your attic’s current depth, your home’s age, and your climate zone. Here’s what you need to know. Quick Answer Most NJ
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In most homes across New Jersey and Westchester County, a hot second floor comes down to one thing: the attic. When attic insulation falls below R-38, heat radiates directly into your living space all day — and releases back into bedrooms at night. Bringing insulation up to R-49 (the recommended level for our climate zone)
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Let’s explain how wall insulation is installed without opening walls. Cellulose insulation can be added to existing homes by drilling small access holes and filling the wall cavity with insulation. This process allows homeowners to improve comfort and energy efficiency without removing drywall or opening walls. Most installations are completed from the exterior with minimal
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Let’s Compare Injection Foam vs Cellulose Insulation Injection foam and dense-pack cellulose are both used to insulate existing wall cavities, but they behave very differently. Injection foam expands inside the wall as it cures, while dense-pack cellulose is blown into the cavity as tightly packed fiber insulation. In many older homes with plaster walls, dense-pack
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Injection foam insulation can work in some wall cavities, but it may create risks in older homes. Expansion pressure can stress plaster walls, and foam can reduce the natural drying ability of historic wall assemblies. Because of these factors, many insulation contractors prefer dense-pack cellulose for homes built before the 1980s. Older homes across New
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