There is no better home insulating material than spray foam insulation. Why? Benefits include:
> Stops air and moisture infiltration
> Improves air quality by keeping dust and pollen out
> Environmentally-friendly
> Reduces capacity requirements, maintenance and wear of HVAC equipment
> Meets all building code requirements
When spray foam is applied, it creates a barrier that holds in heat in the winter months and keeps homes cooler in the summer. It also helps keep attic temperatures from interfering with a home’s cooling or heating systems and efficiency. Expanding foam can be applied to almost any building structure including wood, steel and concrete. Foam insulation can be applied in many areas, including: below roofing, underneath floors, throughout attics, and inside crawl spaces.
The History Channel's Modern Marvels highlights the benefits of spray foam insulation in one of its episodes. See a clip below:
Additional Resources:
Customers may wonder what R-values are and why they matter in this discussion. The United States Department of Energy's website, Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, provides helpful information about R-values, renewable energy sources, conserving energy, tax credits, and more.
> Current building code requirements for insulation
> Recommended R-value calculator