Spray foam insulation can create a custom air seal by filling in every crack, crevice, or gap to keep hot air from entering your home in the winter and cool air from entering in the summer. The result is that your heating and cooling systems don’t have to work as hard to maintain a balanced temperature, which cuts down on energy usage.

Foam insulation also reduces condensation that happens in walls when there’s a large difference between the temperature outside and inside the home, which leads to mold, mildew, and damage. This is why many homeowners who have spray foam insulation in their homes report less maintenance and cost for water damage repair, mildew, and mold than those with traditional fiberglass insulation.

What to Expect When Installing New Generation Spray Foam Insulation

Spray foam insulation has a high R-value that doesn’t lose its effectiveness over time like fiberglass does. In fact, some fiberglass insulation needs to be replaced within ten years because it loses its R-value due to aging.

Another benefit of spray foam insulation is that it’s eco-friendly, even when compared to other traditional insulation options. Its ingredients are not derived from petrochemicals, and it can be made without harmful additives like formaldehyde, which can cause respiratory problems and chemical allergies. Its blowing agents are also evolving, from the use of Chlorofluorocarbons- or CFCs– and Hydrochlorofluorocarbons-based options to third and fourth generation alternatives that are not ozone depleting or global warming potential chemicals.

Some builders and designers still opt not to use foam because they are concerned about the toxicity of the materials, particularly the flammability of open-cell spray foam, but those concerns are being mitigated with the development of new blowing agents that are safer for the environment. As a result, more green builders are turning to spray foam for its ability to cut down on energy consumption and protect homes from moisture and mold.

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