Cars traverse on Tuesday on Congress Street in Portland, where the City Council on Monday voted to increase the minimum wage for Portland workers to $10.10 per hour starting Jan. 1, 2016. Buy Photo.
Faced Insulation is a blanket type insulation that is generally made of fiberglass. It has a vapor barrier that will block moisture from moving from one space into another. Most vapor barriers are made of Kraft paper. Faced insulation will be sold in batts or rolls that are then stapled to beams or joists.
The most common insulation materials are fiberglass, cellulose and foam. Insulation types include loose fill, batts, rolls, foam board, spray board and vapor barriers. Tip: The type of insulation you need depends on which is currently installed and the required R-value. Blown-in/loose fill. 1  Usually made of fiberglass or cellulose (recycled paper fiber) 2  Blown or sprayed into place with pneumatic equipment. 3  Ideal for hard-to-reach areas such as attics.  Can fill wall cavities and installed over existing insulation.