TAP INSULATION SERVICE FEASTERVILLE PA
Homes and businesses throughout the Feasterville area concerned about pest problems have a new tool to protect their most valuable asset. Known as TAP, this is a special kind of insulation that not only provides energy savings but also provides a long-lasting protective barrier against common pests.
TAP INSULATION DETAILS
TAP is an acronym that stands for Thermal Acoustical Pest Control. Accordingly, TAP is an acoustical insulation product that protects homes against pests. This blown-in insulation promises impressive energy savings while also acting as a form of Integrated Pest Management.
In cases where the existing insulation is in good condition, the TAP can be blown in over the top. This is crucial, because recommendations from the U.S. Department of Energy suggest that most homes do not have adequate insulation. The recommendations from this department exceed the building codes in most municipalities, which means that most homes are seriously under-insulated. Homes that are 10 or more years old probably only have about one-third of the recommended insulation.
This is why it is recommended to add TAP over the top of existing insulation. If the old insulation shows signs of damage from pest infestation, then it becomes necessary to remove the old insulation and replace it with TAP.
MATERIALS IN TAP INSULATION
What makes TAP revolutionary is its combination of cellulose insulation with a borate-based pest control product. The cellulose insulation is made from recycled paper, making this an environmentally responsible choice. TAP is UL Classified and carries the ENERGY STAR Seal and Insulate Mark.
DOES TAP INSULATION KILL PESTS?
Registered by the EPA as a pesticide, TAP is recognized for its ability to control the most common household pests while also providing superior energy-saving benefits.
The pest control product in TAP is boric acid. While this substance is approximately as toxic as table salt, it is lethal to pests. This is because boric acid becomes attached to pests' bodies. The insects self-groom, which means that they ingest boric acid regularly when living in or around TAP Insulation. The pests' bodies are unable to excrete boric acid, leaving it to accumulate in the digestive system where it causes malnutrition and dehydration.
Particles of TAP also may be carried back to nests, which spreads the infection throughout the population.
TAP has been proven to be deadly on insects including:
• Ants
• Booklice
• Centipedes
• Cockroaches
• Crickets
• Earwigs
• Millipedes
• Pillbugs
• Silverfish
• Slugs
• Snails
• Stink bugs
• Termites
• And many others.
COMPARING TAP TO TRADITIONAL INSULATION
Traditional insulation typically is available in rolls made of a fiberglass material. This insulation is unrolled in the attic, but this makes it difficult to fill in all of the hidden nooks and crannies. The result is an attic that is not as well-protected as it could be.
By contrast, TAP is blown in, enabling it to form a perfect, snug fit with every crack and crevice. It is important to bear in mind that the stud cavities in attics are not always of consistent size. Accordingly, it is easy for voids or gaps to form with the use of insulation rolls.
TAP is more like a blanket for the ceiling. It fits neatly behind pipes and conduits, offering complete protection against energy waste and pests. TAP has an "R-Value" that is about 45 percent greater even than blown-in fiberglass insulation.
Additionally, because TAP does not settle with time, that R-Value remains consistent and dependable throughout the product's lifetime.
IS IT SAFE TO USE TAP INSULATION?
Because TAP incorporates a fire retardant into its formula, most homes are safer once it is installed. It is an unfortunate reality that traditional insulation may melt in a fire, causing walls to develop a devastating chimney-like effect. Contrast that with TAP Insulation's fire-retardant characteristics, which enable it to form a charred surface barrier that does not hold flames and limits the fire's spread.
Homeowners also will be relieved to learn that TAP Insulation does not off-gas like other household products that may produce a troubling "new product" smell. Instead, the borates in TAP Insulation absorb such odors so that they are less noticeable.
The Benefits of Choosing TAP Insulation
People may choose to add TAP Insulation to their home for a variety of reasons. Some of the primary benefits of TAP Insulation include:
• Effective pest control
• Savings on energy bills
• Keeping the home cooler in the summer and warmer in the winter
• Reduction of both outdoor and indoor noise
• Fire-control properties
• An environmentally friendly alternative
ADDING TAP INSULATION TO EXISTING INSULATION
Homeowners frequently have concerns about adding TAP to existing insulation. They may think that the presence of the old insulation will make the TAP less effective. However, this is not the case.
Layering TAP on top of traditional insulation will only make the home more energy efficient, and it in no way impairs the TAP Insulation's pest-control properties. This additionally makes the TAP process much faster. For most homes, only a half day of work is needed.
HOW TO GET TAP INSULATION
TAP is only available through pest management professionals because it is registered with the EPA and state governments, so ask Newtown Termite & Pest Control about TAP services today.
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