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Spray Foam Insulation Knoxville, TN
Why is spray foam insulation in Knoxville gaining more popularity these days? The reason is quite simple - it's a better solution than traditional insulation!
Air infiltration wastes a lot of energy, over 40%. This is a very big percentage when it comes to energy consumption and paying the bills later. The reason for this huge energy loss is the use of traditional insulation methods.
Fiberglass and cellulose were the way of insulating homes and commercial spaces when a better alternative wasn't available. But now there is one.
Air infiltration wastes a lot of energy, over 40%. This is a very big percentage when it comes to energy consumption and paying the bills later. The reason for this huge energy loss is the use of traditional insulation methods.
Fiberglass and cellulose were the way of insulating homes and commercial spaces when a better alternative wasn't available. But now there is one.
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Different foams for different applications
There are different types of foam available on the market, and a couple you’ll need to consider if you’re planning to get spray foam insulation in Knoxville. The types of foam vary in cost and application. Apart from that, their performance or quality is the main distinguishing factor.
Depending on whether you need commercial insulation for a metal building or attic insulation for your home, we have the foam to fit your needs.
Depending on whether you need commercial insulation for a metal building or attic insulation for your home, we have the foam to fit your needs.
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Open-cell and Closed-cell Spray Foam Insulation
By comparison, both open as well as closed-cell spray foam, are much better in terms of performance than traditional insulation methods.
Both types provide premium thermal resistance and excellent soundproof insulation. At the same time, spray foam insulation also acts as an air sealant. This is something no other insulation material can boast. Open-cell foam insulation has a much greater expansion rate as compared to the closed-cell foam. It expands over 100 times than that of closed-cell spray foam insulation. Therefore, it’s less expensive when comparing cost. |
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Open-cell foam will act as a great air barrier. However, it isn’t very effective when it comes to blocking water vapor. It is thus commonly utilized for attic insulation as well as interior walls.
Closed-cell foam is an ideal solution for applications such as crawl space insulation as it is an excellent air sealant and water barrier.
Closed-cell foam is an ideal solution for applications such as crawl space insulation as it is an excellent air sealant and water barrier.
Superior R-valuesR-value is an essential factor in regard to insulation. R-value can be defined as the resistance to heat flow. That is, the higher is the R-value, the better the insulation.
Open-cell spray foam has an R-value equal to 3.6 per inch while the R-value for closed-cell foam is 6.8 per inch. With such a significant difference in the R-values of both types, it’s evident that closed-cell foam can provide much better insulation levels in shallow regions, such as attics. |
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How safe is spray foam insulation?
Various chemicals are used to create spray foam insulation. However, when the entire insulation process is complete, there is no risk of any kind. The polyurethane foam does not emit any harmful substances and is thus completely safe.
While the being installed, as well as for the next 24 hours after installation, residents are expected to not be inside the property. Our Knoxville insulation contractors and technicians take proper precautions and wear their protective gear while on the job. |
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DIY Spray Foam Insulation vs. Hiring a ProfessionalIf you’re wondering whether it’s possible for you to DIY spray foam insulation, the answer is, “Yeah, you could. But it will most likely be a nightmare.” We’ve seen it far too many times and it ain’t pretty.
The process requires precision and experience. Only individuals who have complete knowledge and skills to perform the task can do it well. The mixing of chemicals needs to be proper and the installation needs to be done correctly. There’s an understanding required of the entire home/ commercial space and structure in order to get the ideal durability as well as an optimum performance from the insulation. Plus, because the installation process does include a number of chemicals which can be harmful while the installation process is in progress, it isn't ideal to take up the task yourself. |
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How much does spray foam insulation cost?
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If you are comparing spray foam insulation to other means of insulating your homes, the cost of foam insulation is comparatively higher. However, the durability, performance, as well as multiple other benefits, make it a smart choice.
The cost of the process varies depending on the area of the house/ commercial space, the type of foam that is utilized and the accessibility of areas where foaming is to be done. Apart from that, the cost is also affected by whether the place is a new one or one needs to get foam insulation for an existing home. There are quite a few challenges involved in the case of already existing homes. |
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Hire Your Local Knoxville Insulation Contractors
Spray foam insulation can turn into big trouble if it's not installed properly. After the insulation process is complete, there should not be any release of fumes or odor as pray foam that is poorly applied can reek.
Our insulation contractors at East TN Spray Foam Insulation do their job at an expert level and with the utmost safety in mind. If you haven’t had it done already, call us for Knoxville spray foam insulation today.
Our insulation contractors at East TN Spray Foam Insulation do their job at an expert level and with the utmost safety in mind. If you haven’t had it done already, call us for Knoxville spray foam insulation today.