For Homeowners

What IDI can do for Homeowners:

Our experience, expertise and relationship with contractors makes IDI a valuable resource for homeowners. Review product information, find answers and let us connect you with the right product and contractor.

Use our Homeowner Information Request Form to ask questions about products or find out about installing contractors in your area.

The following links are excellent resources for Homeowners:

The Importance of Insulation

The Building Envelope

Current Issues with Insulation & Air Control

Structural Strength

Closed-Cell Spray Foam Benefits

Energy Comparisons

Homebuyers Guide to IntegraFill 0.5

Homebuyers Guide to IntegraSeal 1.9

The Department of Energy (DOE) recently released its new R-value recommendations for new and existing homes. The insulation recommendations for attics, cathedral ceilings, walls and floors have been increased overall and generally exceed those required by most building codes.

New vs. Old

DOE's new range recommendations are based on comparing future energy savings to the current cost of installing insulation. The Department of Energy lists the following reasons for providing a range of recommendations:

New Wood-Framed Houses

Existing Wood-Framed Houses

* Energy costs vary greatly over each zone * Installed insulation costs vary greatly over each zone * Heating and cooling equipment efficiency varies from house to house * Best estimate of future energy costs may not be exact. 1