Homeowners looking to maximize energy efficiency are often enticed by the benefits of attic insulation. This unique insulation material provides an air-tight seal and helps reduce homeowners’ heating and cooling costs. However, homeowners need to understand the pros and cons of this type of insulation before committing to it.

The first step in the process of insulating with spray foam is to have the contractor remove any existing insulation from the area that will be sprayed. This may be an attic, crawl space, or rim joist in new construction homes or commercial buildings, or it could be walls in existing homes, pole barns, or commercial structures. This removal is a vital step in the preparation of the area for the installation of spray foam insulation, as it ensures that all areas to be insulated are accessible.

How New Generation Spray Foam Can Improve Your Home’s Energy Efficiency

Once the area is prepared, a crew will run a hose to the insulated area and then spray it with foam insulation. This process is done inside of a special rig that is designed to mix and spray the insulation properly. This helps to prevent a bad mix of polyol and isocyanate, which can lead to poor insulation, a weak structural seal, or even failure to fully cure.

Unlike other types of insulation, such as cellulose, spray foam does not lose its R-value over time. This means that a homeowner will still have the same R-value for the life of their house, which is an advantage over other types of insulation that can lose up to 40% of their R-value after ten years. The other advantage is that spray foam stops air leaks, improving indoor air quality by keeping polluted outdoor air and other contaminants out of a building.

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