Whether you accept, reject or are undecided about the existence or importance of all the recent buzz about climate change one thing we can all agree on is that energy use does have an impact on the environment. According to the EPA, our energy consumption can affect our air, water and land to varying degrees.
One of the easiest strategies that we can pursue to provide a positive benefit to the environment is to take steps to reduce how much energy we use. According to the U.S. Energy Information Administration, a substantial percentage of home energy usage is consumed by heating and cooling our dwellings.
The potential energy savings by using spray foam insulation for one home is substantial and if you extrapolate that the numbers are staggering. According to ACHR News, “if all 113 million single family homes in the United States used SPF, Americans could save up to $33 billion in energy costs each year.” Any energy saved in one or more homes creates an overall reduction in the carbon footprint which in turn is an environmental benefit.
It appears that this concept has led to the prediction of significant market performance. According to Future Market Insights spray foam insulation is anticipating a 4.6% compound annual growth rate (CAGR). Additionally, “by the end of 2029 spray foam is expected to hold a major share among all other air barriers. It is highly sustainable and allows heavy savings on energy costs in commercial and residential construction.”
The above quoted predictions tell a story about the desirability of spray foam insulation. The general perception driving this is well summed up by Mary Dickson in the Daily Independent, “spray foam (or closed cell) incorporates newer technology and provides superior resistance to heat and cold. It provides R6 for every inch of foam!”
One interesting thing about the advantages of spray foam is that people have found very diverse ways of taking advantage of the superiority of the product. From repurposed shipping containers to this tiny house project it is the chosen option. In a wide variety of installations this technology is demonstrating a range of desirable benefits that other insulation alternatives can’t provide.
Lastly, while this article is mainly focused on positive environmental impact it is also worth noting that there are many other reasons elevating this technology above the rest. You should take a few minutes to read about those reasons in this informative article.
If you are building a new construction project or if you are looking to improve and existing structure, please take time and consider the steps you can take to do your part to help the environment. Every little bit helps and if we all contribute, we will all be much better off.
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