Insulation Contractors Knoxville, TN

Properly insulating your building will also make it airtight. There are always going to be cracks of some size in a building. These allow airflow in and out of the building, making it nearly impossible to heat or cool. Adding insulation is not always as easy as it seems like it would be. There are many types to choose from, and knowing what the best type for your area is and how much should go in which area of your structure is not common knowledge to most of us. This is why our insulation contractors here in Knoxville are here to help. Call us at (865) 503-5486 to schedule a free estimate.

Our Mission

East TN Spray Foam Insulation is committed to serving commercial and residential customers in East Tennessee with safe and ethical insulation services. Every job is completed right, the first time. We serve residents and businesses across East Tennessee, including Knoxville, Chattanooga, Crossville and Knox County, and we serve all areas between and around Knoxville and Chattanooga.

Our Insulation Contractors in Knoxville

At East TN Spray Foam Insulation, our insulation contractors in Knoxville are trained professionals. These trained professionals have created a company that is focused on quality service. We know about the various types of insulation and know which ones would be best for your construction job.

Our contractors know the pros and cons of most insulation products and which ones would best suit your situation. We have been trained in installations of the different kinds and know many different techniques that can make them work in difficult areas. Quality companies like ours are licensed, bonded and insured so that you are protected.

The Best Insulation to Insulate Your Building

For many years there has been fiberglass insulation, which works for a while, then starts to fall apart, creating a respiratory hazard for many people. These little particles get in the air and are inhaled as you breathe, causing many health conditions. This type of insulation does not seal off the cracks between the boards, and it collects moisture that in time will start growing mold and mildew inside of your structure, another health hazard that could be serious to many people. When fiberglass insulation touches your skin, it can also cause a variety of different levels of skin irritation.

One of the best insulation materials that insulation contractors in Knoxville, TN offer today is spray foam insulation. This insulation is mixed on the job site and is applied with a spray gun. It first comes out of the gun as a liquid and then expands into a harder foam type insulation that seals all the cracks and crevices left between the boards and other small areas. This works great to insulate small and oddly shaped areas that other insulations are hard to get right. It goes into the smaller areas as a liquid and then expands, allowing a nice seal in areas that normally do not get insulated well. This insulation is known to cover all of the areas that need to be insulated, such as:

• Outer walls
• Inner walls
• Attics
• Crawl spaces

Different Types of Foam Insulation

Open cell foam has cells inside of the spray that are not completely closed. This helps keep the foam softer and more flexible. One of the benefits of open cell foam is that it expands to such a degree that it works very well to fill those small and unusually shaped spaces.

Closed cell foam is just that: the cells inside the spray are totally closed. This causes the foam to be more dense and harder. When this type is sprayed, it creates a barrier against moisture and offers a higher R-value for a more quality insulation in large open areas.

How to Compare Two Insulation Contractors in Knoxville

Most people collecting quotes end up comparing two totals and picking the smaller one. That tells you almost nothing, because the two numbers may be describing completely different work. These are the things that actually make quotes comparable:

• The area, stated in square feet. If one contractor is quoting the attic floor and another the roof deck, the two are not comparable at all.
• The material, named. "Spray foam" is not a specification. Open cell and closed cell differ in performance and in where they belong.
• The thickness, in inches. This is the single easiest place for a thin quote to hide. Half the thickness is roughly half the material.
• What happens to the existing insulation. Removal and disposal is real work. It should appear on the written scope, not turn up on the day.
• Preparation and masking. The part nobody itemises and everybody notices afterwards.
• Who is doing the work. Ask whether the crew on site is employed by the company whose name is on the paperwork.

We put all of that on our written estimates so you can hold ours against anybody else's line by line. If another contractor's scope is missing a figure, ask for it before you decide — a contractor who will not state a thickness is telling you something.

What Happens on the Day

A Knoxville job runs in the same order every time. The crew arrives and walks the area with you. Anything that needs protecting gets masked. The substrate is checked for damp and for soundness, because foam will not bond to a wet or crumbling surface. The foam is applied in controlled lifts to the thickness on the estimate, then trimmed back wherever drywall or another finish has to go over it. Before anyone leaves, we walk the finished work with you. If something came up mid-job that changes the scope, you hear about it then.

Cost of Insulation Contractors

The cost of insulating your home with spray foam insulation will be higher than installing fiberglass in the beginning. But it is easy to see that all the benefits offer a much more quality insulation job. It has been proven that you can save up to 40 percent on your energy bills each month by having your home properly insulated.

When calling your insulation contractors in Knoxville, TN, know that you are asking questions about the best insulation you could get for your home, and that it will soon pay for itself with all of the energy savings and benefits it offers to you and your family.

Benefits of Spray Foam Insulation

There are many benefits of using this type of insulation for your home or commercial building. The fact that it forms a barrier is honestly only the beginning. Other benefits include:

• Soundproofing
• Keeps out insects
• Keeps your heat and cool air inside
• Keeps the cold and heat from the outside out
• Moisture barrier to help prevent mold and mildew
• Helps keep dust and allergens out
• Lasts longer than other types of insulation
• Reduces energy bills

Contact Us

When you have decided that you want to learn more about spray foam insulation, give us a call. We will gladly answer all of your questions and explain how this technique works. We are a licensed, insured and bonded company, and our technicians are trained professionals who know the benefits of this type of insulation and the best techniques to install it in any of your construction projects.

We offer insulation for residential and commercial clients, and new construction or remodels. One of our trained specialists will come out and talk with you about your expectations and what you want from your insulation job. We will walk you through our process and let you know what we need from you, then give you a free estimate of your costs so there are no surprises. Learn more about our spray foam insulation services in Knoxville, call (865) 503-5486, or reach out on our contact page.