Benefits of Foam Insulation
One of the greatest benefits of foam insulation is the ability to seal small holes and cracks that may be invisible to the naked eye, something that can not be said of either fiberglass or cellulose insulation.
Did you know that you have options when it comes time to insulate your home? That pink fiberglass insulation is not the only choice you have. More and more people are choosing to use spray on foam insulation, especially in the Midwest.
How foam insulation works
Polyurethane foam, which has been used by appliance manufactures for years to insulate refrigerators and water heaters, is the material used for spray on insulation. This expanding foam is sprayed on the surface of your attic or walls to create an unbroken insulating surface. This foam is created using liquid polyurethane, which is applied using specialized pressurized spray nozzles.
The benefits of foam insulation
One of the greatest benefits of foam insulation is the ability to seal small holes and cracks that may be invisible to the naked eye, something that can not be said of either fiberglass or cellulose insulation. The complete seal created with the product almost eliminates any air filtration into or out of a home.
Another great benefit of foam insulation is its high R-value when compared to other insulation products. This additional R-value per square inch makes it possible for homebuilders to use 2 x 4s for the exterior wall construction as opposed to the standard 2 x 6 construction which is needed for other insulation products.
This not only gives you a well insulated home, it can save lots of money on framing costs and extended window and door jambs. Using this smaller framing has the additional advantage of giving the home owner additional living space, up to 35 square feet in a 1,500 square foot home. This is like gaining an extra linen closet!
Other benefits of foam insulation include the fact that it is both fire and insect repellant, helps to control condensation of moisture, and it won’t shrink or settle.
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