There are many different kinds of insulation, and which one you choose has a big impact on the comfort and efficiency of your home. It comes as no surprise to us that more and more people are choosing spray foam insulation. So what does spray foam have that other forms of insulation don’t?
One thing you absolutely do not want to have to do when installing insulation is gut your house! The problem with traditional bales of fiberglass insulation is that they need to be laid inside the walls, which requires either installing them during initial construction or going through and removing all the drywall from existing construction. Needless to say, that is a major disruption to your life, creates dust and mess, and makes your insulation project that much more costly.
Spray foam insulation, on the other hand, can be installed into existing houses and buildings without removing the walls. Instead, a small amount of your siding will be temporarily removed and the foam will be sprayed in through small holes. The holes will be professionally plugged, and the siding put back on as if nothing happened.
Installing Spray foam insulation is a relatively fast and routine process. Most professionals can typically install spray foam in a single day, depending on the size of your house.
Since spray foam is installed primarily from the outside of the house, you will have fewer workers coming through the home and less mess to worry about afterward. And it’s non-toxic, you don’t have to worry about insulation fibers causing itching or other issues during or after insulating.
Plus, spray foam can be installed any time, 12 months out of the year, particularly since you’re not gutting your home.
Insulation can be a major investment and it’s not always easy for a homeowner to work it into their budget. Insulation can be affordable in two different regards: it can have a low up-front cost, and it can last a long time, so that your money goes further. Spray foam insulation wins in both of these categories. It’s on the low end of the spectrum in terms of cost, and it lasts for decades without settling or compressing like bales and loose fiberglass do.
Many people choose spray foam insulation because it works. It will immediately and dramatically reduce your energy bills in both summer and winter. Plus, spray foam insulation is capable of filling right up against objects inside the walls like window frames, meaning you get more complete coverage than with some other kinds of insulation. The result: you save more money.
It’s possible for Spray Foam insulation to insulate your home with no unnecessary gaps. While you need a few small spaces to keep airflow through the house, most forms of insulation leave too many openings. Spray foam can be completely airtight, and seals perfectly to any surface.
Air sealing is also helpful for those with allergies, it helps keep pollen and dust from coming inside and aggravating symptoms. Insects and rodents are prevented with spray foam as well. Not only is the home sealed, the spray foam isn’t a food or nesting source for these creatures the way traditional insulation can be.
Spray Foam Insulation can increase the value of your home because of all of these benefits. It will also be comfortable year round without costing anywhere near as much in utility bills.
Insulating with spray foam also improves the structural integrity of the house due to its rigidity when dried.
There are many reasons to choose spray foam insulation over any other form. Easy installation, saved money, and energy efficiency are only a few of the pros of this form of insulation. If you’re considering spray foam insulation, call Virginia Foam Insulators!
