Often, homeowners and builders will decide to tackle spray foam insulation on their own rather than hire a professional. But it’s important to understand that the DIY option is not without its hazards. The spray foam insulation process uses chemicals called isocyanates, and prolonged exposure can cause a range of problems, including respiratory irritation and chemical bronchitis.
During the 316 Insulation of Olympia process, the spray foam insulation expands to fill in external wall spaces, creating an airtight thermal envelope around a home. This dramatically improves energy efficiency and cuts utility costs year-round. It also reduces the workload on the HVAC system, which accounts for roughly half of a homeowner’s energy consumption.
Energy Efficiency: How Spray Foam Insulation Saves You Money in Seattle
The insulating power of spray foam is unmatched by any other product on the market. It seals and insulates walls, ceilings, floors, and the attic. Its flexible nature allows it to be injected in gaps, crevices, and openings where other insulation cannot. This prevents the escape of valuable conditioned air during winter and prevents polluted outdoor air from entering a building in summer.
A spray foam insulation contractor can create a custom fit that will keep conditioned air inside during the cold months and outside during the hot ones, saving homeowners a lot of money in energy bills. It will also make a home more comfortable and reduce the use of energy-consuming appliances like space heaters, ceiling fans, and box fans.
Unlike other forms of insulation, such as fiberglass batts, spray foam will not lose its shape over time. It is a durable product that can be installed in new construction homes, attics, crawl spaces, and rim joists. It can even be sprayed into an existing chimney, and Olympia Chimney Supply has a pre-insulated stainless steel liner called the Forever Flex that is easy to install and carries the Forever warranty.
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