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Spray Foam Insulation Springfield, MA
Are you a Springfield, MA property owner who is curious about the growing popularity of spray foam insulation? Many are not realizing they can still improve their home or building’s energy efficiency, increase their cost savings, experience better comfort, and have more value-adding benefits from an insulation material because they are missing out on the best.
Spray Foam Insulation Benefits
Spray foam insulation is the top-of-mind choice for commercial insulation in Springfield, MA because it suits its demand for high thermal resistance capacity. That can already say a lot about its effectiveness as insulation.
We all know that commercial and industrial structures like office buildings and factories have all the action going inside. Office spaces have higher foot traffic and are bustling with activities; all are generating heat. For this reason, heat transfer is happening at a high rate, contributing to discomfort. Also, this makes the heating/cooling system work extra to regulate the temperature inside.
We all know that commercial and industrial structures like office buildings and factories have all the action going inside. Office spaces have higher foot traffic and are bustling with activities; all are generating heat. For this reason, heat transfer is happening at a high rate, contributing to discomfort. Also, this makes the heating/cooling system work extra to regulate the temperature inside.
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Spray foam insulation is capable of helping slow down heat transfer between different environments. Have it installed within the building envelope of your Springfield, MA property to separate the busier areas from the private offices, and the indoor spaces from the outdoor environment.
Now, aside from commercial spaces in Springfield, MA, spray foam insulation is also effective as home insulation. It is flexible to work with both indoor and outdoor areas, as well as in all the parts of the building envelope like attics, walls, crawlspaces, floors, etc.
Here are the major benefits of using spray foam insulation:
Now, aside from commercial spaces in Springfield, MA, spray foam insulation is also effective as home insulation. It is flexible to work with both indoor and outdoor areas, as well as in all the parts of the building envelope like attics, walls, crawlspaces, floors, etc.
Here are the major benefits of using spray foam insulation:
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Increased Energy Efficiency
Energy efficiency is defined as consuming minimal energy but producing more or better output. In this case, spray foam insulation helps the HVAC system in your Springfield, MA property to work normally or according to its energy rating and produce the expected output, or temperature consistency. When the temperature outside is either too hot or too cold, the tendency for your heating or cooling unit is to work with more effort to regulate the temperature inside your property. This results in extra energy consumption. Spray foam insulation allows your Springfield, MA home or building to be unaffected by the temperature outside so that your heating or cooling units will just operate normally. This is by slowing down heat transfer between the two environments, as well as by sealing the inside from air leaks. Spray foam is a special material that can air seal spaces with its unique property. This further helps in keeping the conditioned air intact inside your home or building. The same goes for keeping the outside air penetrating the inside. More on the air sealing property of spray foam later on. |
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Superior Insulation Performance
The core objective of installing insulation is to minimize heat transfer between the outside and inside environment. The process creates a thermal barrier that creates conditioned air inside your property then seals it to keep it from escaping. Insulation materials are rated based on their capacity to resist heat transfer. In this case, we use R-value. The higher the R-value, the higher its thermal resistance capacity. Spray foam insulation exhibits high R-values among the different insulation materials used in Springfield, MA structures, with the closed-cell type being the highest. This alone can already say a lot about its performance when it comes to slowing down heat transfer and increasing your property’s energy efficiency. |
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Cost-effectiveness
Many are daunted by spray foam insulation because of its high capital cost without weighing both its immediate and long-term benefits. In reality, the many benefits of spray foam insulation translate to cost savings that altogether make it a cost-effective solution. Many Springfield, MA property owners who chose spray foam insulation can still attest to this many years after theirs was installed. We will enumerate the many properties of spray foam insulation and its advantages on your property later on. |
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Environment-friendly Solution
Another hesitation on spray foam insulation from some Springfield, MA property owners, aside from cost, is rooted in environmental concerns. As you see, spray foam is a chemical by-product, unlike other insulation materials like fiberglass, wool, and recycled paper that are natural. The technology for spray foam insulation is continuously evolving to address its environmental impact. Firstly, its superior thermal resistance capacity allows for fewer carbon emissions because of increased energy efficiency. Next, alternative materials are now being used to produce spray foam to make it more environment-friendly. Now that you know the major benefits of spray foam insulation, it is time to understand how it can do all of these to your Springfield, MA property. Let us know more about spray foam and what makes it a superior insulation solution for your home or building today. |
Properties of Spray Foam Insulation
Spray foam insulation is considered a non-traditional insulation solution for Springfield, MA property owners. Being non-conventional does not mean less effective, but rather not the first choice in this case. However, many do not realize that they are missing on saving more and longer when they already dismiss the option.
Spray foam insulation's overall performance lies in its core material called spray foam. Spray foam is the by-product of mixing two chemicals – polyol resin and isocyanate. These chemicals form a fluid material that expands to about 30 to 60 times its original volume before it hardens to a solid and dense material. It is called spray foam because a spray gun contains the chambers for each of the chemicals which also mixes the chemicals upon triggering the gun. The result is a foamy substance before it hardens.
Spray foam insulation's overall performance lies in its core material called spray foam. Spray foam is the by-product of mixing two chemicals – polyol resin and isocyanate. These chemicals form a fluid material that expands to about 30 to 60 times its original volume before it hardens to a solid and dense material. It is called spray foam because a spray gun contains the chambers for each of the chemicals which also mixes the chemicals upon triggering the gun. The result is a foamy substance before it hardens.
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Spray foam insulation is more widely used as commercial insulation because of its high thermal resistance and durability. But, it can also be used in residential areas in Springfield, MA because of its flexibility and air sealing capability. Here are the properties of spray foam that make it the best choice for either residential or commercial insulation.
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High-thermal Resistance
As mentioned, thermal resistance, or R-value, is the ultimate measure of an insulation material’s effectiveness. In this case, spray foam insulation exhibits high R-values and is fitting to use in most types of environments. The Department of Energy assigns different states into zones to determine the R-value requirement depending on the climate they experience. Spray foam insulation can fulfill these requirements regardless of what zone your area is in, including Springfield, MA. There are two types of spray foam insulation – the open-cell and the closed-cell. The former is used in indoor settings because of its natural properties. Aside from the difference in R-value, it is unique to closed-cell because it expands its size. Meanwhile, the closed-cell type does not expand, but, is denser and therefore more rigid. This makes it more moisture-resistant, weather-resistant, and durable. It also exhibits almost twice the R-value of open-cell. Both types offer high R-values fitting to the Springfield environment and its requirements. |
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Air sealing
What’s unique about spray foam is that it is fluid at the onset of application making it easier to penetrate on gaps, cracks, holes, and other hard-to-reach areas in your Springfield, MA property. Because of this, it can also be used to air seal them too as it insulates the area. This property allows spray foam insulation to be a great choice to use in attics, crawlspaces, walls, and floors in Springfield, MA residences. Attic insulation requires extra sealing because of its location in your home. Being a conduit of heat through the roof and the gateway of heated air escaping your home (warm air rises; cold air sinks), the attic is a critical area that needs to be properly insulated because of its direct effects on the overall energy efficiency of your home. The same goes with crawl spaces. Crawl space insulation helps lessen the effects of the ground on the temperature inside your home. Spray foam insulation can be sprayed on crawl space walls and on the area beneath the floor to add a thermal barrier. Meanwhile, you can also use spray foam to repair cracks and holes on the wall that are also potential unnecessary entry or exit points of air in your home. |
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Soundproofing
Did you know that spray foam insulation also makes a good soundproofing material? Though it cannot be a replacement, its capability to bar noise adds some soundproofing into your home. This improves the comfort level you experience inside, particularly if your home is situated in the busier neighborhoods of Springfield, MA. |
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Moisture Resistant
Unlike other insulation materials, spray foam insulation does not need a moisture barrier to be installed first. It is already moisture-resistant, saving you money and time spent on another installation process. Hardened spray foam, particularly the closed-cell type, is a dense and moisture-resistant material. Spray foam can be applied to cracks on walls to prevent water leaks inside before they get damaged. Meanwhile, areas in your Springfield, MA home like attics, walls, and crawlspaces that are prone to moisture build-up will definitely benefit from this property of spray foam insulation. |
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Fire Resistant
Spray foam insulation is safe to be used near electrical wirings and around sockets in your Springfield, MA home. It does not need to be treated prior, unlike what is done with traditional insulation materials which are all fire hazards. |
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Pest Resistant
Some pest infestations, particularly rodents, start at your Springfield, MA home’s insulation. Insulation materials feel warm and comfortable to pests; the same goes that they make nice food for them. They also tend to gnaw their way to your home through your insulation. Spray foam insulation is made of non-food grade material that is non-inviting to pests. It is also durable to resist chewing and scratching. |
Problems that Spray Foam Insulation Can Address
Aside from improving a lot in your Springfield, MA home or building like comfort and energy efficiency, spray foam insulation also solves many problems that are either damaging to your property or detrimental to your health.
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Mold and mildew growth
Damp areas stimulate mold and mildew growth, and certain areas in your Springfield, MA property are prone to them. Aside from moisture, other contributing factors like poor ventilation and temperature variations are also insulation-related, therefore, addressing mold problems with spray foam insulation is possible. Air leaks Spray foam is available in most home improvement stores stored in pressurized cans. You can use it to cover cracks, gaps, and holes in your home to keep air and moisture out. Deploying spray foam as your insulation of choice addresses these problems at the same time. Ice Dams Ice dams form when the melted snow in your roof is unable to completely go down the gutter. Rather, a part refreezes causing an ice dam. The trapped water in your roof results in moisture penetrating the roof and down the attic. This can damage the attic or cause mold growth. Spray foam insulation prevents ice dams in your Springfield, MA home from happening by providing continuous insulation that does not leave gaps, cracks, or holes. Cold Drafts Cold drafts are caused by the parts of your home that lack insulation. These pertain to the areas that allow cold air from the outside to enter your home. Aside from an uncomfortable feeling, cold drafts cause too many temperature variations that strain your heater since it is hard for it to reach the set temperature. Spray foam insulation, aside from creating a thermal resistance barrier in your Springfield, MA property, also helps seal the space to prevent unnecessary escape and entry of air. This allows the conditioned air to remain inside. It is also now easier to regulate the temperature throughout your home. Pest Infestation Spray foam insulation is durable to resist pests trying to gnaw their way through your Springfield, MA home. You can also use it to seal potential areas where these pests can enter. |
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Why Choose Springfield Spray Foam Insulation?Many property owners try to take matters into their hands as much as they can to save on costs, especially when it comes to home improvements or maintenance projects. However, when it comes to spray foam insulation, you have to work with a professional in Springfield, MA.
Working with professional insulation contractors like us here at Springfield Spray Foam Insulation allows you to maximize your benefits out of spray foam. And your choice of insulation contractor to work with is also critical to reaping its benefits for a long time. Aside from using the best in its class when it comes to insulation – spray foam insulation, we also have the right skills, experience, and equipment to assess your needs, create a custom-fit solution, and install it the right way. |
Contact Us
Do you want to know how spray foam insulation can specifically address your insulation-related concerns in your Springfield, MA property? We are Springfield Spray Foam Insulation and we offer a complete range of services pertaining to the assessment, installation, maintenance, repair, and removal of spray foam insulation. Contact us today to know more.