Advantages of spray foam insulation
Weighing both the pros and cons of insulation – whether it is fiberglass, cellulose or spray foam insulation – can be a great way to decide which the best choice for your home is. As with anything, if the positives outweigh the negatives, it is a good decision that pays dividends. The advantages of spray foam insulation are a list of strong attributes that can help make your choice a simple and easy one.
Although spray foam insulation does have an initial higher investment, the advantages that spray foam offers far outweigh the upfront cost. When you factor in the performance advantage of spray foam insulation that allows you to save on monthly heating and cooling bills every month, the return on investment makes up for the initial upfront investment. This is because spray foam fills all cracks and crevices where it is applied to limit air leakage which drives your heating and cooling equipment to work overtime to compensate for all that lost air. Also consider that spray foam insulation is not a do-it-yourself project. However, the advantage of a spray foam insulation installation is that you can ensure professional work done by an experienced and licensed contractor.
Some other advantages of spray foam insulation include the insulation’s ability to reduce the risk of ice damage in the cold winter months by keeping your attic/ roof at a constant temperature to help limit the chance of snow melting and refreezing on the eaves. Spray foam insulation also reduces the likelihood of mold due to the air barrier it creates upon application. Some other advantages of spray foam insulation include:
- Open cell spray foam can create a quieter living space with its sound dampening qualities
- Indoor living environments can be enhanced due to the foam’s ability to limit the infiltration of allergens and pollutants
- Once cured, spray foam stays where it is sprayed without sagging or settling over time
Lastly, one of the biggest advantages of spray foam insulation is that it helps keep your house at constant temperatures creating a luxurious and comfortable climate within your home all year round.
When you are thinking of insulation and start to think of the advantages of spray foam insulation, think no further than the attributes above and the long-term value Icynene spray foam has to offer.
