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What exactly is spray foam insulation?
“Spray foam is a chemical product created by two materials, isocyanate and polyol resin, which react when mixed with each other and expand up to 30 to 60 times its liquid volume after it is sprayed in place,” said Chris Swanzy, co-founder of DFW Thermal Solutions. “This expansion makes it useful as a specialty packing material which forms to the shape of the product being packaged and produces a high thermal insulating value with virtually no air infiltration.”
When applied, spray foam insulation sprays on as a liquid then rapidly expands to fill small and irregular spaces. The spray foam acts as an insulation and air barrier, keeping your home cooler in the summer and warmer in the winter.
Swanzy says that all homeowners should consider spray foam insulation due to the product’s performance value.
Most houses that are spray-foamed perform 35 to 50 percent better than they would with traditional insulation, according to Swanzy. Spray foam is typically installed in the walls and attic roof deck and replaces the need for fiberglass insulation.
While it may seem like a new product in the industry, spray foam has been around and used for new home construction for over 40 years. However, in the last decade, it has become a preferred product for savvy homebuilders.
Here are a few compelling reasons why you should consider spray foam insulation when you are building a new home:
All things considered, spray foam is an excellent choice for homeowners who want to ensure optimal home comfort and an airtight seal for their home. By insulating and air sealing at the same time, spray foam insulation has proven its value to residential homeowners time and time again.
Swanzy said that while all insulation stops energy loss in some way or fashion, spray foam insulation stops air movement which is its key benefit.
“Fiber products work like a filter and still allow air movement while spray foam is a complete air barrier,” said Swanzy. “When there is no air movement, there is very little energy loss. A house spray-foamed is compared quite often to a Yeti cooler.”
And who wouldn’t want to be Yeti-cool during these blazing hot Texas summer days?
To discuss spray foam insulation options for your new home, contact a John Houston Homes New Home Advisor today at 866-237-7803.
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