Insulation Service

Thermal, Acoustical, Pest Control Insulation.

TAP is made of more than 80 percent recycled paper. The insulation also has added natural borates that provide pest control.

Specially added boric acid clings to insects that come in contact with the insulation. Later, when the pests groom themselves or each other, they ingest the pest control materials, which disrupts their metabolism and kills them. Boric acid poses no threat to humans or pets and is widely used in domestic products, such as detergents and contact lens solution.

No. The insect-controlling capabilities of TAP never diminish. The borates infused in TAP do not wear off, and pests never build up tolerance to the pest control materials. TAP insulation will help control pests as long as it is in the home.

Due to the pest controlling abilities of TAP, the federal government authorizes only licensed pest management professionals to install the insulation. These experienced, well-trained TAP installers apply the special insulation to the attic quickly and efficiently, and the TAP can fill voids that batt insulation cannot.

TAP is blown into the attic by trained installers with a specialized machine.

No. TAP does not ignite or even smolder. In fact, the pest-controlling borates in TAP insulation also serve as a fire-retardant. When reacting to fire, the material forms a char-like barrier, which can limit the spread of fire. In contrast, fiberglass insulation melts and may allow the fire to penetrate walls and wooden framing.

Made of over 80 percent recycled newspaper, TAP is an extremely environmentally friendly insulation source. Newsprint makes up a sizeable portion of household waste, and TAP not only repurposes the otherwise useless material, but also frees up space in landfills.

TAP is dense and mitigates air movement, which means temperature-controlled air stays in the home. As a result, TAP reduces a home’s heating and cooling costs by about 20 percent to 30 percent. Additionally, TAP insulation reduces reliance on heating and cooling systems, which prolongs the life of the equipment and gives homeowners even greater savings in the long run.

Factors like market, location, and size of home affect the cost of installing TAP. TAP is ideal for homeowners who want to invest in quality materials for their homes. In time, the energy-saving benefit alone recoups TAP’s cost.

Generally, installing TAP in an existing home takes four to six hours. The size of the home affects the time it takes to install the insulation.

Basic insulation lacks the temperature-regulating efficiency and pest-controlling capabilities TAP offers. Additionally, most homes are currently under-insulated, which hikes up heating and cooling bills to unnecessarily high levels. TAP makes the home more energy efficient while controlling insect pests that try to invade the structure.

TAP is odorless, and the borates even help to absorb other odors.

No. Although most cellulous insulation contains some form of boric acid or borates, not all cellulose insulation can control pests. Some insulations strictly use borates for fungi resistance and fire-retardant capabilities, and the formulas used may not be adjusted to kill insects.

Since TAP is blown in and can custom-fit any cavity, the insulation can easily be applied on top of existing insulation.

No. TAP cannot kill rodents. The pest-controlling properties of boric acid only affect insects. This means that unwanted rodents and small pets alike are unharmed by boric acid.

The boric acid in TAP kills invading insects that come into contact with the insulation. Crawling insects like ants, cockroaches, and other household pests are controlled by TAP. Insects cannot avoid boric acid because they cannot detect it, so TAP has no repelling capabilities.

No. Unless the contractor is a licensed pest control specialist, he cannot install TAP or any insulation that can kill pests. If he claims his insulation can kill insects, ask to see an EPA label. Only scientifically tested products with EPA labels can legally claim pest-controlling abilities.