When properly installed and designed, spray foam insulation can offer considerable energy savings for your home. However, like all products it must be considered carefully and used only in suitable applications. A recent article by RICS highlights some of the pitfalls with alternative thermal products and the potential for impact on listed buildings and conservation areas. The RICS advice echoes our blog articles which highlight the risks of unauthorised use of alternative insulation and its impact on property values and mortgages.
When spray foam insulation company is applied correctly, it creates a custom air seal which in turn prevents convective heat transfer from the exterior to the interior during heating months and vice versa during cooling months. This reduces energy bills, carbon emissions, and can make homes more comfortable by controlling the air temperature.
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Traditional fiberglass and cellulose insulation are a poor choice for new construction or retrofits, as they don’t stop air leakage. Up to 50 percent of a home’s heat loss is caused by air leaks around windows, wall outlets and penetrations, door frames, duct work, and stud cavities. Spray foam stops these leaks – allowing homeowners to save up to 50% on their utility bills and achieve a higher insulative performance for their building envelope.
Spray foam is a high-performance product which can be installed in the attic as well as wall and floor assemblies. It is available in open or closed-cell, both of which provide an air seal and help with reducing humidity, pests and condensation. Open-cell spray foam is light and pliable, while closed-cell spray foam provides greater R-value per inch and also acts as an effective sound barrier. Both options are blown into place by professional installers and require the homeowner to vacate the home during installation as spray foam off-gases volatile organic compounds (VOCs) for up to a week.
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