Insulation Installation Knoxville, TN

Many times there are cracks and crevices that allow your air to escape or let moisture inside, causing mold and mildew that can create major health issues. You do not have to be allergic to mold for this to cause a health issue. Properly sealing your structure is important for many reasons. But where do you start? Our residential and commercial insulation installers in Knoxville, TN can help. Call (865) 503-5486 to schedule a free estimate.

DIY Insulation Installation vs. Professional

Some people think they can save money and do their insulation on their own. This takes more knowledge than many people realize. There are spray foam insulation kits available to purchase online or in many hardware stores, and the prices of these appear to be quite expensive for what they cover.

Depending on the area where your structure is, a certain thickness of insulation will be required to give you proper insulation. Most people without construction knowledge would not have a clue how thick the insulation needs to be sprayed. There are also different areas of your home that will need more insulation than other areas. The attic, outer walls and crawl spaces are just a few that will need a thicker and higher quality insulation.

When purchasing a spray foam kit, how much area will it cover? If you are planning on insulating your outside walls or your attic or both, how much spray foam are you going to have to purchase? Are you going to have to remove old insulation? Much of it is not safe for the environment and cannot just be thrown in the trash and hauled away to a landfill. What other preparation work needs to be completed in the area you plan on insulating? There may be repair work that needs to be completed before you can add your insulation.

Insulation Installation Safety

If you have decided to do it yourself, there are safety considerations to think about. Any time you are working with chemicals there are safety considerations. Many of the kits come with safety glasses and masks, but is that enough? Knowing the proper safety procedures, such as ventilation, skin irritation risks, and how long you need to stay out of the structure to let the foam cure and be safe to breathe, is a lot to consider.

With all of these risks and expenses, some people will still try to install their own insulation by purchasing a spray foam kit. Others will consider looking toward a professional to do the job for them.

Professional Insulation Installation in Knoxville

There are many reasons and benefits to hiring a professional to do your insulation installation in Knoxville, TN. One is that we are professionals who have been trained and have made the commitment to become licensed and certified. We have experience in dealing with many different types of situations and know which insulation is best to use for your specific project. There are many other reasons to hire our Knoxville insulation installers, because we know:

• How thick your insulation needs to be
• What preparation work needs to be completed
• If your older insulation needs to be removed
• How and where the old insulation needs to be disposed
• Safety precautions and how to safely work with the chemicals
• The correct combination of spray foam chemicals

We are contractors who specialize in spray foam insulation. We know the benefits of using this type of insulation and know the proper technique to properly insulate your home. There are many benefits of using this type of insulation, such as:

• Reduces energy costs by nearly 40 percent
• Seals the cracks that allow cold and heat in and out of your structure
• Forms a moisture barrier that keeps mold and mildew from growing
• Helps to soundproof your home
• Helps keep insects and other unwanted creatures out
• Lasts longer than other types of insulation

New Home Insulation in Knoxville

Insulating a new build is a different job from retrofitting an existing one, and it is a far better one. The walls are open, the trades have finished their rough-in, and we can reach every cavity, every top plate and every rim joist without taking anything apart. Nothing is buried behind a finish that somebody will have to cut into later.

Timing is the part worth planning. Insulation goes in after the framing, electrical, plumbing and mechanical inspections have passed, and before the drywall is hung. Get in touch while the build is still being scheduled and we will fit the spray into that window rather than holding up the drywall crew. Builders working in Knoxville, Knox County and Blount County can talk to us about recurring schedules rather than arranging each job separately.

For a new home the material choice is usually mixed: open cell through the deep framing cavities and the roof line, closed cell at the rim joist and anywhere the assembly can get wet. Specifying one foam for the whole house is a convenience choice, not an engineering one.

Retrofitting a House That Is Already Finished

Existing homes in Knoxville are the larger share of our work, and the constraint is access. We insulate what we can reach: the attic, the crawl space, the rim joist, the garage ceiling and any wall opened up as part of other work. Where the walls have to stay closed, dense-pack through drilled holes is an option worth discussing. The honest position is that a retrofit rarely reaches a new build's performance, and the biggest wins usually come from air sealing rather than from adding depth.

We Are Experienced Insulation Installers

When your remodel or new structure project is ready to be insulated, it is wise to use professional insulation installation in Knoxville, TN. Hiring someone who knows the ins and outs of the business and the insulation system can save you a lot of money in the long run.

As professionals, we know where your air normally leaks from your home and why it may seem drafty or hard to heat or cool. We know how to seal the problem areas, saving you a small fortune on heating and cooling bills. The spray foam system will also keep moisture out of your home, and that in itself saves a lot on future repairs and mold removal processes. The growth of mold and mildew within a home can cause timbers to rot and decay, leaving your home structurally damaged and creating a huge remodeling cost to stabilize. This can also create a major health issue for many people, creating medical costs that most people do not expect.

Hiring professional insulation installation in Knoxville, TN may cost you more in the beginning, but in the long run it will more than pay for itself. A properly sealed and insulated house will create a cozy and comfortable home for many years to come.

Contact Us

We are an experienced company that can professionally insulate your structure. At East TN Spray Foam Insulation, we specialize in residential and commercial buildings, making them properly insulated with a system that will last for many years. Our trained professionals will analyze your job and can give you a free estimate so there are no surprises as to our cost.

We will gladly answer any questions that you might have and walk you through our process. We are an insured, licensed and bonded company, so you know we take our commitment seriously. Call (865) 503-5486 today, or send us a message through our contact page, and we will show you how we can help make sure your home has proper insulation installation in Knoxville.