Why Should You Care About Spray Foam?
There are nearly limitless reasons you should care and prefer spray foam; obviously, we think that considering we are one of Montana’s Formost Spray Foam Companies! But honestly, we get it… reading about Spray Foam probably isn’t your idea of a fun Sunday afternoon. So we will try to make this quick and fun as possible.
AIR QUALITY
Spray foam has a wonderful ability to minimize indoor allergens like mold, dust, pollen, and even mildew, among other pollutants. Allergens make their way inside through your walls, doors, and windows. Spray foam forms a protective seal against your walls, preventing those pesky allergens from penetrating your walls.
PEST MANAGEMENT
Pest also affects air quality through their waste. And regular insulation makes perfect homes for them. One of the cool things about spray foam is insects and rodents aren’t attracted to it. But, unlike more traditional options, it’s not ideal for food or a nest. Meaning they are disincentivized to make your home their home.
IT’S NON-TOXIC
Spray foam has additional benefits in that there are non-toxic options; Other methods can release a chemical cocktail of contaminants, such as formaldehyde, into your home or office. Spray foam is safe and helps to keep everyone feeling their best.
IT HELPS PREVENT MOISTURE
Water can cause all kinds of damage to your home and puts your home at risk for dangerous bacteria and rot. With standard insulation, water can easily seeps through openings around pipes and vents, and your home will be at risk of severe, costly damage. You could be put at risk for serious health issues. When traditional insulation gets wet, it needs to be replaced quickly; Spray foam, on the other hand, retains all of its properties, no matter how wet it gets. When someone skilled in Spray foam installation works on a project, we know how to push it into even the tiniest nooks and crannies, so there’s little chance water will ever get in your home in the first place. It’s a big reason you shouldn’t just go with the cheapest guy in town. Spending a little bit more for a qualified, experienced spray foam installation company can pay big rewards in the long run.
STABILITY IN TEMPERATURE
I’m sure you know those days when you make constant trips to the thermometer, changing it up, changing it down. Too Hot or Too Cold. Wouldn’t it be nice if there was a way to keep the perfect temperature in your home… perfect? One of the best perks Spray foam offers is that it prevents temperature fluctuations in a building. Instead, promoting a consistent climate in a home or office. Spray foam can do this because it creates an air-tight seal, protecting your home from the elements and keeping you warm, dry, and comfortable. Other insulation options don’t make this seal because, unlike spray foam, they don’t stick to every surface.
LASTING BENEFITS
Traditional insulation loses its effectiveness over time; Spray foam performs precisely how it should for far longer. Each Spray foam recipe is slightly different, but the main two ingredients are polyurethane and isocyanate. When combined, they expand and harden, so that spray foam never loses shape. As the spray foam cures, it stays in one place and won’t sag or shift over time—even in extreme temperatures. In addition, spray foam has a high R-value, making it incredibly heat resistant.
IT ADDS STRENGTH TO BUILDINGS
Spray foam is incredibly dense because it’s a spray-applied plastic with strong adhesive qualities. It can essentially blue building materials together, providing more strength to the overall structure. It acts as a layer of protection against humidity and wind, and in just one step, floors, walls, and ceilings are more robust.
IT HAS NOISE REDUCTION PROPERTIES
Live near a road? or have a child who is picking up the drums? Sounds like you need some spray foam. Sounds originating outside won’t travel indoors because spray foam fills cracks and crevices. And the insulation absorbs sound waves, so you will have relatively soundproof walls, providing a quieter home or office. This is another area where the skill of an experienced spray-foam expert comes in. Knowing exactly how to install the foam in such a way it absorbs sound waves and soundproofs your walls, so you’ll have an overall quieter home or office.
IT KEEPS YOUR WALLET FILLED.
We get it, Spray foam seems like an expensive option up front, and that’s true if you want quality foam installed by someone who knows what they are doing. So why should you spend a bit more on it? Well, to be honest, you will spend that money you saved on a cheaper option anyway, only it’ll be more money. the Office of Energy Efficiency & Renewable Energy, says, “of the $2,000 the average American spends paying for energy annually, $200 to $400 could be going to waste from drafts, air leaks around openings, and outdated heating and cooling systems.” This means you are wasting money every year with traditional options. Spray foam insulation done right by an expert seals up those cracks and holes; therefore, utility systems won’t have to work so hard because they aren’t compensating for lost air. Often an open-cell and closed-cell spray foam pay for themselves between three and five years.
Plus, you have the added home equity because energy-efficient homes bring a higher value when listed on the market because it is far more attractive to most prospective homebuyers.
If you’ve read through everything, we know you’ve probably started to consider adding spray foam to your home or office. We’d like to suggest you reach out to us at Montana Insulation Systems. Dorn Jeske has been expertly installing insulation for over 25 years. His talented crew has the experience and tools needed to complete any job, no matter the size. Dorn takes extreme pride in excellent work. His customers are lifelong and love the team because we always arrive on time, thoroughly inspect everything that requires insulation, perform outstanding work, and clean up afterward. If you want the job done right, contact us to get a price quote today.
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What kinds of insulation are you open to doing?
We specialize in spray-foam insulation, but also utilize blown-in insulation, & glass wool insulation to create the best insulation solutions.
What areas do you service?
We serve a 100 mile radius around Helena Montana, but we can make exceptions. Please get in touch with us and we can figure out the right path forward from there.