What are the Benefits of Having Spray Foam Insulation Installed in your Pflugerville, Lakeway, or Bee Caves Building?
There are many advantages to spray polyurethane foam or SPF. Spray foam insulation forms a perfect seal when sprayed on walls, corners, in attics and other areas where traditional fiberglass insulation might be installed. It resists heat, moisture and prevents insects and allergens from entering the home. If you are interested in getting spray foam insulation in Pflugerville, Lakeway, or Bee Caves, here is what you need to know.
You have three options when it comes to getting the SPF. You can choose high-density foam for exteriors and roofs, you can choose medium density for interiors and attics and low density for unvented attics. You have the option of installing the foam insulation yourself using the appropriate equipment or you can choose to have a local Pflugerville expert do the job for you.
If you choose to do it yourself, there are many spray foam insulation kits available for purchase at home improvement stores. If you choose to have a professional spray the insulation in your home you will want to meet with two or three services in Pflugerville to get quotes.
Before choosing either installation, ask yourself what is the best way to describe the area that needs to be insulated. Is it an attic or a garage? Is it an angled roof? Answering this will help determine which type of density is best for the job. Areas that are suited to spray foam include ceilings, floors, roofs, foundations, and walls.
It can also be used to insulate underground water pipes. In this instance, a professional should do the work. A trench must be prepared properly to keep moisture from getting onto the foam until it cures.
If you have existing fiberglass insulation it must be removed before the foam can be sprayed. Some contractors in Pflugerville, Lakeway and Bee Caves will leave the insulation in place and spray over it. The problem that can arise with this is that the temperature and ventilation in the area will be compromised.
Besides offering energy efficient savings, mold prevention and being a green insulation option, spray foam does not always emit Volatile Organic Compounds or VOCs. In the application process, there is a chance they can leak out however once the spray cures they dissipate.
Choose SPF and get all of the benefits and none of the drawbacks of other insulation materials. Buy an SPF insulation kit now, or contact your local SPF contractor for more a quote.