If you are considering the option of insulating with spray foam it will be helpful in making an informed decision by taking some time to research and fully understanding the various benefits.
One of the first jobs that we expect any insulation product to do is to help reduce energy consumption. Over an extended period, every dollar saved can add up to create an eventual ROI on the initial cost. As compared to alternative options spray foam can reduce energy consumption by up to 50%.
If you have ever lived on a busy street, near an airport or have ever been aggravated by loud noises penetrating your home you will learn to appreciate how well spray foam insulation deadens sound travel and noise. Its dense composition and blanket coverage of walls and ceilings will make your home pleasantly quieter.
If you were hoping to achieve an R-21 rating using batt insulation you would need a minimum framing thickness of 6” to accommodate the required depth. Often, walls will be only 3 ½” thick thereby making it unrealistic to achieve an R-21 rating. By opting to use closed cell spray foam you can achieve up to R-7.1 per inch meaning that even a 2” x 4” wall could provide more than an R-21 insulation value.
Unwanted moisture penetrating your home can lead to potential mold issues and other types of structural damage. Spray foam provides an effective vapor barrier and seal at the exterior perimeter of your home thus putting a stop to moisture infiltration and the problems it causes.
As covered in more detail in this article spray foam penetrates and seals every nook, cranny and hole thereby stopping unwanted drafts and the introduction of airborne allergens. This in turn improves the air quality in your home as well as the quality of life in your living spaces.
Due to the excellent fire spread characteristics of closed cell spray foam insulation you can rest assured that you will have no difficulties meeting any of the required fire compliance building codes in your area.
In retrofit situations where you must adhere an insulation product to an existing structure you may be faced with the difficult task of achieving good adhesion. One example is the challenge of insulating a concrete wall. Since spray foam insulation has superb adhesion capabilities and will stick to wood, OSB, metal or concrete it is an excellent choice.
If you have ever torn out an old wall or have been in an old attic space, you have likely witnessed firsthand how fiberglass insulation tends to deteriorate and compress over time. This means that your R value tends to decrease the older the product is. Unlike other alternatives, spray foam retains its shape, thickness and insulation properties over time.
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