Jarrods Provides T•A•P® Pest Control Insulation
T•A•P® stands for:
Thermal
Acoustical
Pest Control
These three primary benefits of TAP Pest Control Insulation help deliver comfort, protect your family’s health, and save money.
As an EPA-registered pesticide, TAP Pest Control Insulation, first and foremost, controls common pests that invade the home through the attic such as Ants, Bat bugs, Booklice, Boxelder Bugs, Centipedes, Cockroaches, crickets, Darkling Beetles, Dermestids, Earwigs, Firebrats, Kudzu Bugs, Lady Beetles, Millipedes, Pillbugs, Silverfish, Slugs, Snails, Sowbugs, Stink bugs, and Termites (including Formosan Termites).
As a cellulose insulation, TAP Pest Control Insulation is produced by grinding-up old newspapers into small enough pieces where the paper fibers begin connecting to create small air pockets within the insulation. These small air pockets and the unique characteristics of the cellulose paper fibers are the key to the superior performance of TAP Pest Control Insulation.
Both qualities help achieve a comfort level unsurpassed by other insulation products on the market.
TAP Pest Control Insulation is a unique form of pesticide for your attic as well as an excellent insulation material. The key aspect of TAP Pest Control Insulation that provides the pesticide benefit is the use of a very specialized form of borate material as an additive to the paper fibers. The borate material used in TAP Pest Control Insulation is commonly used by pest management professionals in cabinets, around baseboards of homes, and even around the outside of the homes to kill insects. Click here to learn more about Safety benefits of TAP Pest Control Insulation.
The borate material is applied to the paper fibers during our patented manufacturing process. The natural characteristics of the paper fibers makes it possible for the specialized borate particles to lightly stick to the fibers. The borates are then evenly distributed throughout the insulation making it impossible for insects to crawl through it without contacting the borate particles.
Once an insect comes in contact with TAP Pest Control Insulation, the borate particles become connected to the insect. Since most household insects are ‘self-grooming,’ they will ultimately ingest the particles which begins the process of killing the insect. The borate particles work to kill the insect by disrupting the insect’s digestive process causing the insect to starve. Click here to learn more about the benefits and safe use of borates in pesticides and other consumer products.
Are you ready to take advantage of TAP Pest Control Insulation? Contact us today for more information and let us help keep bugs out – and comfort in!
TAP® Pest Control Insulation… a unique form of pesticide for your attic as well as an excellent insulation material.
TAP Pest Control Insulation serves as a blanket for your home when installed in the attic. The cellulose fibers interconnect to create a nearly perfect balance of the two qualities homeowners should look for in their insulation: dense enough to stop air flow while light enough to trap heat.
Heat flows much easier through hard materials than through air. The small paper fibers of TAP Pest Control Insulation interconnect to create small pockets of air which work to slow the overall flow of heat through the insulation. The thing that makes TAP Pest Control Insulation unique is the paper fibers are heavy enough to also slow the flow of air through the insulation.
The amount by which any insulation product slows the flow of heat is measured in Resistance-value or R-value. The greater the R-value, the better the general performance of the insulation. The R-value of the insulation in your home is increased by adding more insulation. TAP Pest Control Insulation is a superior insulation with a good R-value. Therefore, it prevents heat loss via conduction and convection and is densely packed preventing heat loss via air infiltration and radiation. Click here to learn more about the recommended R-value of the attic insulation for your region of the country.
One very big difference between TAP Pest Control Insulation and other loose insulation is the ability to slow the flow of air as well as heat. Since TAP Pest Control Insulation is more dense, TAP® Pest Control Insulation does a better job at slowing the flow of air. This is especially important during the coldest times of the year when the flow of air from your home is the strongest and when you also need your insulation to work the best.
TAP Pest Control Insulation works extremely well at reducing the amount of sound that flows through the ceiling of your home. Many of the properties of TAP Pest Control Insulation that provide the thermal benefits also contribute to the acoustical benefits.
Just like it is easier for heat to flow through solid materials, it is also easier for sound to flow through solid materials. The small air pockets created by the interconnection of the paper fibers in TAP Pest Control Insulation, reduce the amount of sound transmitted from fiber to fiber. Therefore, noise is ultimately reduced through the section of the ceiling where TAP Pest Control Insulation is installed. When installed at a level of R-60 across your entire attic (see Thermal Benefits), the transmission of typical outdoor noises is almost completely eliminated.
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How Much TAP® Pest Control Insulation Do I Need?
Most homeowners are surprised to learn that their home may not have as much insulation as it should. If your home was built before 2007, there is a good chance your home is under insulated. In fact, most homes built in 2014 are being built with more insulation in the attic than in 2010. It is even more surprising for homeowners to learn that their home built in 2014 only included the minimum required level of insulation and not the recommended level of insulation.
The building code requirements for insulation in new homes and the recommendations from the US Department of Energy have changed over time as a result of increases in the cost of energy. The long-term savings potential increases for homes with more insulation in their attic. As a result of the changes in the cost of energy, there is an opportunity for most homeowners to save money on their heating and cooling bills by adding insulation in their attic. Everyone likes to have more money in their wallet at the end of you the year. You can as well!
So, how do you know if you have enough insulation in your attic? Simple. Just measure the depth of the insulation with a ruler and compare the amount that you observe to the simple table below. Remember to identify the correct climate zone below in which you live. If you have less than the recommended level of insulation in your attic, then there is an opportunity to lower your heating and cooling bills by adding additional TAP® Pest Control Insulation to your attic.
| Climate Zone | Minimum Required for New Homes | R Value | Recommended Level for Homes | R Value |
| Zone 1 | 9″ | R-30 | 14″ | R-49 |
| Zone 2 | 9″ | R-30 | 17″ | R-60 |
| Zone 3 | 9″ | R-30 | 17″ | R-60 |
| Zone 4 | 11″ | R-38 | 17″ | R-60 |
| Zone 5 | 11″ | R-38 | 17″ | R-60 |
| Zone 6 | 14″ | R-49 | 17″ | R-60 |
| Zone 7 | 14″ | R-49 | 17″ | R-60 |
For more specific criteria for your attic, visit energystar.gov.
Rebates for T·A·P®
Energy Efficiency Rebates for TAP Pest Control Insulation
Installing TAP® Pest Control Insulation in your home is not only a smart and savvy decision, but it can also be rewarding as well. Many local, state, and federal programs provide rebates for TAP® Pest Control Insulation as an energy-efficient upgrade made to your home. Here are a few options to consider:
UPDATE: Federal Tax Credit Expanded and Extended Through December 31, 2032 (30% up to $1,200.00 of the cost of the insulation material and installation)
Forms Needed:
1. f5695
2. i5695
3. TAP® Manufacturer’s Certificate
Additional Opportunities
Database of State Incentives for Renewables & Efficiency (DSIRE)
ENERGY STAR® Rebates & Other Special Offers (U.S. Dept. of Energy)
Georgia Residents
NEW: Federal Tax Credit for Home Builders
Many rebates for TAP® Pest Control Insulation and special offers are only available for a limited time, so do your research before making a purchase. In addition to the rebates databases outlined above, your state government, local government, or utility provider may offer additional incentives unknown to the makers of TAP® Pest Control Insulation. Need documentation for your rebate or incentive? Visit our product literature page for available downloads or contact us.
NOTE: When considering if a rebate is applicable or beneficial, seek advice from your preferred financial advisor or tax professional.
