Our building science specialists understand that your home’s energy efficiency likely isn’t something that you know how to maximize. We get questions about how to improve things or what to look out for all the time! We’ve compiled the answers to our most frequently asked questions below. If you don’t see your inquiry on the list, give our team a call today to see how we can help you!
How Soon Can I Resume Activities After Spray Foam Insulation Installation?
We ask homeowners to have their home vacant of people and pests once we start spraying until the following morning for attics. For crawl spaces, people can return once we are done working. We keep negative pressure on the space while we are insulating and keep fans running until the next morning. 90% of the off-gassing occurs while we are actively spraying and the other 10% completes within 48 hours. Once that time elapses, the spray foam is inert!
What Is The Difference Between Open-Cell & Closed-Cell Spray Foam?
Open-cell and closed-cell spray foam have a few differences that can affect their use cases and affordability. Our team can help you secure the best solution for your home or business around Waynesboro!
- Open cell spray foam uses water as a blowing agent to create ruptured bubbles that trap air. This yields a soft, spongy structure with an R-value of roughly 3.5 per inch.
- Closed cell spray foam uses chemical blowing agents. The bubbles they create are unruptured, instead acting as gas-filled and tightly packed cells that create a more rigid and dense barrier. The R value is roughly 6-7 per inch.
Why Is Spray Foam Insulation The Best Option?
Spray foam insulation is the only type of insulation that air seals as it insulates. Putting it against your roof deck stops the sun from superheating your attic, which takes an enormous amount of stress off of your home’s energy systems and HVAC units. Rodents and other pests also don’t view this type of insulation as proper nesting material, as they are much more attracted to fiberglass and cellulose insulation options.
What Are The Signs Of Poor Insulation?
There are a few key warning signs that the quality of your home’s insulation is poor. If you’ve been experiencing any of these, contact our team today to give it an upgrade!
- High energy bill costs
- Hot attics
- Constant feelings of draftiness
- Cold walls and floors
- Frozen pipes
- Mold and mildew growth
How Important Is Proper Air Quality At Home?
Air quality at home needs to be at its peak! Air in your home is like water in your home: you want to control when and where it comes in. Poor air quality can also lead to respiratory issues and fatigue. Luckily, our team provides high-quality solutions that help improve this necessary trait!
What Air Quality Solutions Do You Provide?
Our team provides a variety of indoor air quality solutions to properties around Waynesboro. Visit the IAQ page to learn more about them!
- Energy Recovery Ventilators (ERVs)
- Crawl Space Encapsulation: This process involves spraying the floor joists and cutting the crawlspace off from the living space.
Do I Need To Be Concerned With The Health Of My Crawl Space?
The quality of your property’s crawlspace can directly affect your home’s energy, efficiency, structural integrity, and indoor air quality. Our team provides expert crawlspace repair solutions to help you avoid these pitfalls!
