A attic insulationcontractor can help you get a high-R-value, saving energy, lowering bills, and making your home or office more comfortable. But to ensure that you get the right amount of foam, it’s important to understand a few things about your project and the products available.
Comparing Spray Foam Insulation to Other Types of Insulation
The first factor is area size. This includes both the length and width of the space to be insulated as well as any odd angles or corners. It’s also helpful to know if the spaces are below-grade or above-grade, as this can affect your choice of spray foam insulation product.
Choosing the right spray foam insulation thickness is another important consideration. Whether you opt for open or closed cell foam, or a hybrid like flash and batt, you need to consider the R-Value per inch that you want and the expansion rate of the product. For example, if you choose a closed-cell spray foam, it’s moisture impermeable, which means that one inch of it doesn’t provide as much R-Value as the same amount of open-cell foam.
It’s also important to know that different types of spray foam have varying environmental impacts. Some use HCFCs, which have a global warming potential of over 3,400 times that of carbon dioxide on a per-kilo basis. Other spray foam insulation uses polyols, which have a lower global warming potential of over 80 times that of CO2. Choosing a greener option can make a huge difference when it comes to energy efficiency.
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