Spray Foam Insulation ColoradoAre you looking for the best way to insulate your home? Or rather, maybe you’ve heard of the benefits spray foam offers but you don’t know how to start using it to upgrade your home’s insulation system.
Do you own a home or commercial space in Colorado, and are actively looking for a reputable Colorado spray foam insulation company? If yes, then your search ends right now. Colorado Spray Foam Insulation has the best spray experts who will fully renovate your home’s insulation system. If you have an ineffective insulation system, there will be too much infiltration of air in your home spaces. This will ultimately increase your energy bills and, generally lower the value of your home. This is where spray insulation comes in. Here is more information about spray foam insulation. |
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Experienced Spray Foam Insulation Installers
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At EcoTru Spray Foam Insulation Colorado, spray foam is made by our very own skilled insulation contractors. These contractors combine the two ingredients; polyol and isocyanate, then give them enough time to react and expand.
The expansive mixture will be the spray foam that you see in our photos here, which will be used to seal all the air leaks and gaps in your house and upgrade your home’s insulation. As asserted by Wikipedia, Spray Polyurethane Foam (SPF) is a chemical which is composed of two ingredients; polyol and isocyanate. When these two ingredients are combined together, they react. This reaction can cause these two ingredients to expand up to sixty times their size and volume. These two ingredients have long been used to prevent air infiltration in couches, paints, refrigerators and, sports equipment. These two ingredients are the best fit for manufacturing spray foam, because of the way they expand when mixed together. |
Benefits of Spray Foam Insulation in Colorado
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Using spray foam is one of the best ways to insulate your home in Colorado. Unlike other types of insulation, spray foam has the ability to fill up all the tiniest corners and cracks.
Moreover, spray foam can serve both as a moisture barrier and an air barrier. When you apply spray form in a particular area of your Colorado home, spray foam will induce a continuous barrier in that place and inhibit the entry of moisture and air. Furthermore, spray foam has a higher R-value when compared to other traditional types of insulation. |
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Utilizing Colorado spray form insulation is a great way to reduce your utility and energy bills. This is because spray insulation plays a significant role in reducing air infiltration. As highlighted by the US Department of Energy, spray form insulation has the capability of reducing your energy bills by 50%. Furthermore, the state of Colorado has recently introduced new tax incentives for home owners who set up a spray foam insulation system in their houses.
Spray form insulation is also fondly referred to as sound proof insulation. This is because spray insulation can protect you from hearing unnecessary and unwanted airborne sound. |
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Open-cell and Closed-cell Spray Foam InsulationThere are two types of spray form insulation; open cell and closed cell. Generally, open cell spray insulation is cheaper than closed cell insulation.
Closed cell spray foam is more heat resistant when compared to open cell spray foam. Also, it is of a medium density and yellowish in color. |
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On the other hand, open cell spray foam is sponge-like and semi rigid in appearance. Utilizing closed cell spray foam instead of open cell spray foam will offer you better results. However, open cell spray foam insulation is still a great alternative too; in circumstances whereby you may not afford closed cell spray insulation.
Open cell spray foam insulation works best in indoor areas. Moreover, open cell spray foam is frequently used in home sound proof insulation to prevent the infiltration of airborne noise into your house. |
Characteristics of Spray Foam
There are three main characteristics of spray foam. These three characteristics are that spray foam has a high R-value and, that it has the ability to bar the entry of unwanted air and moisture. Here is a brief discussion of these three characteristics.
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Thermal ResistanceThe term ‘R-value’ denotes a value used to measure the level of a particular material’s resistance to heat transfer. Heat transfer resistance is measured in ‘inch depths’, and the higher the R-value of a particular material; the more effective it is in reducing heat transfer.
As illustrated by Green Garage Blog, the R-value of spray foam is 1-inch depth. Compared to other insulation methods, spray foam has a higher R-value. This means that spray foam can effectively lower the levels of heat transfer, thus boosting your home’s insulation system. |
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Moisture BarrierSpray foam can also serve as a moisture barrier, and this is why it is mostly used in crawlspace insulation. Crawlspaces are much more susceptible to flooding, compared to other areas of your home.
When you use traditional methods for crawlspace insulation, these crawlspaces will surely collect water. This can greatly inconvenience you, since you will have to remove the insulation frequently to eliminate the moisture. |
Too much moisture can endanger your health and those of your loved ones and, promote the growth of molds in your home too.
Spray foam prevents the entry of moisture into these crawlspaces. It is the best method which you can use to insulate your crawlspaces
Spray foam prevents the entry of moisture into these crawlspaces. It is the best method which you can use to insulate your crawlspaces
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Air BarrierBefore you acquire a home in Colorado, you must analyze the strength of its air barrier first. The stronger the air barrier, the better the air quality and the insulation system. On the other hand, a weak air barrier will cause a weak insulation system and poor airflow within your house.
Furthermore, a faulty air barrier may result to the entry of pollen, insects and, dust into your house. These insects, dust and pollen may enter your house through the existing crevices, gaps and, cracks. Their entry will affect your house’s general hygiene and air circulation. |
However, you can use our Colorado spray foam insulation services to effectively seal these gaps, crevices and, cracks. Spray foam can be used to make these locations air tight, thus strengthening your home’s air barriers and improve airflow within your house.
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Why is spray foam insulation unique?Spray foam can easily stick at whatever area it is applied to, even if it is a contoured wall. Moreover, it has the ability to form a continuous air and moisture barrier at whatever surface it is applied to; including roofs, crevices, corners, walls and, floors.
You don’t have to combine spray foam with other types of insulation for it to work properly. Also, spray foam is only required to be applied once – and from then onwards; you will start witnessing visible results. |
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Health and Safety of Spray FoamAs illustrated by Insulation Institute, spray foam is the safest material which can be used in house insulation in Colorado. Utilizing spray foam insulation in Colorado does not pose any serious health risks, when compared to fiber glass and cellulose insulation.
Cellulose is easily combustible, and it has to be installed with a code-approved barrier when using it in insulation for it not to pose a fire hazard. Also, as asserted by the Consumer Product Safety Commission; the frequent use of fiber glass insulation is a proven fire hazard in Colorado. On the other hand, spray foam is fire resistant.
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Adverse Effects on Physical HealthFiberglass and cellulose may contain formaldehyde, which may cause grievous health problems. Some of the common adverse health effects which occur in people exposed to formaldehyde include occupational asthma, general irritation of the nose, throat and eyes, skin rashes and, headaches. Spray foam does not contain formaldehyde, making it the safest material to be used in home insulation.
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Where is the best place to install spray foam insulation?The best places to use spray insulation in your house is in the attic, crawlspaces and walls. Spray foam is most efficient in attic insulation, due to its ability to work as an air barrier. It is also widely used in crawlspace insulation because it can function as a moisture barrier.
A knee wall is that vertical space that separates an unconditioned space from a conditioned, livable space. Knee walls are common in storied houses, and they occur due to different ceiling heights; in cases where there are vaulted and raised ceilings. Some people may try to use insulation batts in these knee walls, but they are not effective. These insulation batts will mainly collect dirt and dust, and they will not prevent infiltration of air in any manner. We recommend that before you start using insulation batts, you must first cover them in spray form. Imagine wearing a sweater that has some holes. Instead of the cardigan keeping you warm, cold passes through the holes in the sweater; making you to freeze. You will need to fill up these holes to prevent feeling cold. Likewise, in home insulation; spray foam acts as a filler to prevent infiltration of air and the entry of moisture, insects, dust, pollen and, dirt into your home through the existing gaps and crevices. |
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What is the Cost of Spray Foam Insulation in Colorado?
As asserted by Do It Yourself, spray foam insulation is more expensive than other types of insulation. In fact, the cost of spray foam insulation in Colorado is three times that of cellulose and fiber glass insulation. Although spray form insulation is quite expensive, it will definitely offer you the best value for your money; compared to other insulation types.
Furthermore, the cost of spray foam insulation in Colorado varies, depending on the type of insulation you want. To set up an open cell spray foam insulation system, you may spend around $0.25 - $0.50 per board foot. On the other hand, a closed spray insulation system can cost you $0.90 - $1.50 per board foot.
Keep it in mind that these prices are always negotiable. Therefore, don’t freak out if you think that these prices may not fit your budget. Depending on your project, we will walk step by step with you and definitely agree on a comfortable price.
Furthermore, the cost of spray foam insulation in Colorado varies, depending on the type of insulation you want. To set up an open cell spray foam insulation system, you may spend around $0.25 - $0.50 per board foot. On the other hand, a closed spray insulation system can cost you $0.90 - $1.50 per board foot.
Keep it in mind that these prices are always negotiable. Therefore, don’t freak out if you think that these prices may not fit your budget. Depending on your project, we will walk step by step with you and definitely agree on a comfortable price.
1. Decide on the type of spray foam insulation you want; whether closed cell or open cell.
2. Calculate the value of the board footage of the area where you want to apply the spray foam.
3.Multiply the value of the board footage with the price per board foot. The multiplied result will be the amount of money you are most likely to spend on a Colorado spray foam insulation project.
For instance; you can decide on closed cell spray foam insulation, and maybe the price of closed cell spray foam per board foot is $1.20. Perhaps, you want to have a wall insulation system; and the wall’s board footage is 1750 bd. ft. So, to get your estimated budget; just take 1750 bd.ft. × $1.20 to get $2100 as your budget size for your Colorado spray foam insulation project.
2. Calculate the value of the board footage of the area where you want to apply the spray foam.
3.Multiply the value of the board footage with the price per board foot. The multiplied result will be the amount of money you are most likely to spend on a Colorado spray foam insulation project.
For instance; you can decide on closed cell spray foam insulation, and maybe the price of closed cell spray foam per board foot is $1.20. Perhaps, you want to have a wall insulation system; and the wall’s board footage is 1750 bd. ft. So, to get your estimated budget; just take 1750 bd.ft. × $1.20 to get $2100 as your budget size for your Colorado spray foam insulation project.
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How We Install Spray Foam InsulationOnce you decide to set up your Colorado home with spray insulation, our crew will proceed to your home. When our insulation contractors reach your home, they will remove all the existing insulation that is in the area where you want to apply spray foam. After the removal of all the existing insulation, they will apply spray foam using a hose pipe to the designated areas which you wanted to have spray foam applied. They will then clean up your home, and leave it just the way they found it.
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How Long Does Spray Foam Last? As asserted by Love to Know, spray foam can last till eternity. Once you insulate your home with spray foam, you can as well as forget about re-insulating it or, re-upgrading its insulation system. You will not be obliged to remove your spray foam or, replace it with a new one once you set it in your home.
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Hire the Experts at Colorado Spray Foam Insulation
At Spray Foam Insulation Colorado, we will ensure that we equip your home with the best spray foam insulation system that can last a lifetime. We promise to give you the best quality service and, at the best rates too. Contact us now and start your journey to upgrading your home and commercial insulation systems!