Let’s Get Your Spray Foam Insulation Facts “Straight”
There are a lot of misconceptions and untrue myths about foam Insulation. Get all Spray Foam Insulation Facts straight with this myth-busting video produced by SWD Urethane .
The “Real” Cost Of Your Insulation Choice:
A common misconception is that all types of insulation provide equal performance and are ultimately all the same, but this is a myth. The thought that all insulation is the same, can often result in making insulation decisions based solely on initial cost.
Doing this makes fiberglass insulation seems like a sufficient solution, but it misses the long-term cost savings and comfort benefits.
Consider Insulation Performance:
Spray Foam is the only insulation on the market that will increase a home’s comfort by reducing air leakage, and energy bills. Unlike fiberglass in other are impermeable insulation, Spray Foam can improve indoor air quality, allows for better temperature control, and lasts the lifespan of the home.
Protect Your Home From Outside Pollutants & Poor Indoor Air Quality
Pollutants such as smoke, dust, and pollen, are factors for poor indoor air quality. These can cause serious, or life-threatening health effects, such as asthma respiratory infections, and lung cancer.
Spray foam insulation is an air barrier material that seals a home from harmful outdoor pollutants, crucial for maintaining a comfortable, and Healthy Living environment.
In conjunction with the components of a building envelope, spray foam provides a quick path to a tighter building envelope which is the main contributing factor in building energy.
Reduce Strain On Your Homes Mechanical Equipment
An air-sealed home reduces air leakage and allows for improved comfort with less strain on the mechanical equipment which saves homeowners up to 40% on energy bills.
Consider Insulation Lifespan and Durability
Unlike other are impermeable insulations, spray foam will last the life of the building. Re-touches or replacement of the foam is not necessary.
After the home is completed the excellent performance properties of spray foam will provide homeowners with infinite in Comfort.
Hidden Costs Cf Fibreglass And Other “Fibrous” Insulations:
Fiberglass has added costs, attic ventilation, radiant barriers, duct insulation,air-sealing recessed lighting, and larger Heating and Cooling equipment may not be required with spray foam insulation.
Although fiberglass may seem economical on the surface, the added costs reduce the price gap between spray foam and fiberglass. When considering the energy savings provided with spray foam insulation fiberglass is no longer the cheapest insulation option for homeowners.
Spray Foam Insulation The Best Insulation Choice
The cost-saving and comfort benefits provided by spray foam insulation have motivated homeowners to not recommend spray foam houses to friends and family, but also wants spray foam in their next home if purchasing another. High-performance building materials like spray foam insulation provide homeowners with increased Home Comfort, Energy savings, and overall home durability.
Hopefully you learned a few spray foam insulation facts from this video to help you make the right insulation choice for your project
If your looking for more information on spray foam insulation? Contact us at Allstate Spray Foam Insulation if you have any questions about insulation or require a quote for your next insulation project.
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