Where to Buy Insulation?

[howlingmad]

Howdy,
First time caller, long time lurker (so be gentle). I'm suprised at the 59 threads that come up in a search for "insulation" none discuss where's the best place to buy it. So where did you get it or where's a good place to buy it?

Some details on my place:
Miracle Truss 40x48 with minimum of 2500 SQ FT mostly 2'x6'', some 2'x4".

The costs I'm seeing at Lowes and Home Depot are about $.50/sqft (2x6)

Thanks in advance.

 

[cw_racefan]

If you find a cheaper price I'd like to know where also! I'm looking at r-30 for the ceiling and it's running around $.68/sq ft.

 

[trainer]

If your not in a hurry, call around and ask.
Some places here have annual one day cash & carry truckload sales on insulation.

 

[sjsfire]

If your not in a hurry, call around and ask.
Some places here have annual one day cash & carry truckload sales on insulation.

Also if you buy a certain amount from the "big box folks" Menards, Lowes, etc.... they will often supply the blower for free.

 

[Donzi4me]

I got my R30 batts from Lowes for .53 a square foot.

 

[howlingmad]

Thanks for all the response so far. Generally, it sounds like $.50/sqft is a reasonable price. That number is still going to take a little getting used to.

I know there were a few insulation experts in here. I'd be curious if you agree with these costs.

 

[PAToyota]

The upfront cost may look high, but given the ever increasing costs to heat a structure it will be long forgotten in a few years.

 

[Special55]

If you decide on one of the big box stores check to see if one is running a promotion before you buy. I recieved a Home depot gift card when I purchased mine a year ago. Mine was for $50 but I believe the more you spend the bigger the gift card.

Rich

 

[bobs409]

As Rich above mentioned. Lowes recently offered a $100 dollar gift card when you buy $300 worth of insulation which I gladly took them up on. They ran this again since then so maybe they do this occasionally? Watch their sale papers...

Bob

 

[Tim G]

Got the renewal forms from the DMV for my pickup a month or so ago,in the envelope was a 10% off any purchase Home Depot coupon.
I'm in MA,don't know if it's nationwide,but worth asking around.

 

[Bill K]

Look in your area for an insulation contractor, one that has a lot of trucks!
Check with on buying from them. Alot of time is is a bit cheaper as they move more product and get better pricing. Most are happy to sell as it's just more product moved for them.

 

[Willy Victor]

I worked in insulation for 31yrs and as far as I remember the contractors that sold insulation never ran a sale. I think your best bet is to watch for a sale at the big box.

Willy

 

[heavytlc]

I bought my insulation from Bay industries, or Bay insulation. They have locations across the US. I went with the wmp-50 vapor barrier, but I was still well under .50ft. I bought 12,000sqft of insulation. It has been the worst part of my build so far. Very hard work. I guess it would be better with more than 1 friend and myself doing all the install.