All About Spray Insulation
There are many different ways to insulate your home. One of them is spray insulation. This is a great method because it instantly fills any gaps so there are no air leakages which means that your insulation is complete. You don’t have to tolerate drafty winds sneaking into unsuspecting points in your house. LNI Home provides quality Spray Insulation in Charlotte, Gastonia, Lake Norman, Mooresville, Tega Kay , Rock Hill, Clover, Lake Wylie, Mint Hill, Matthews, Denver, Statesville, Huntersville, Dallas , Shelby, Kings Mountian, Hickory, Lincolnton, Monroe, Harrisburg, Albermarle, Salisbury and all areas in between.This spray insulation also prevents dust and pollen from getting in. Because it doesn’t have any fibers, it won’t affect anyone with allergies. It also stops moisture from getting in and causing mold, mildew, dampness and even rotting of wood or plaster. Insects and other vermin can’t get in because it expands to fill the tiniest of cracks. It’s permanent and it won’t warp or disintegrate over time.
Spray insulation works well and reduces your energy bills because it means you don’t need the heater or air conditioner going at full strength or as often because of its complete protection. Studies have proved that air filtration is responsible for draining around 40 % of your home’s energy so if your bills don’t drop, there’s something seriously wrong with your insulation.
Another benefit of spray insulation is that it helps to reduce the amount of noise that comes into the house from outside. It also makes each room quieter so if you have a family, at night time there isn’t going to be lots of noise traveling from room to room.
Although this form of insulation is more expensive to install initially, the savings over time more than make up for the money you have to pay upfront. There are different types of spray foam insulation. You should seek the services of a professional like LNI Home to ensure the job is done properly and safely. They will also know how to clean up the mess properly afterwards as it is a very messy job to do.
Which type of spray insulation?
There are two types of the Polyurethane Foam insulation: open-cell and closed-cell. Open cell is where the cells are open or broken and air is the filler for all the extra space. This type of foam is softer and weaker. Closed-cell foam is where the cells are closed and packed tightly together. They are then filled with gas that makes them expand to be a larger insulator. These form denser insulation than the open-cell type.The open-cell are often used for decorative purposes and the closed-cell are for stronger needs such as greater resistance to water or air vapor leakage. The higher the density, the stronger the foam becomes. Closed-cell would always be used for roofing because of this fact.
If you decide to do a small insulating job yourself or hire a professional to do a major job, it’s always wise to discuss both types to determine which one will be the best choice for your needs. There are times when both types may be needed for different aspects of the same job.
The closed-cell option is more expensive because of its extra density. This means you need more of it to cover the same amount of space as an open-cell job.
There are pros and cons of both types of spray insulation and you should do your research before making any commitments to either type.
