Having a properly insulated home is beneficial for many reasons. Keeping energy usage and bills low is a common goal among homeowners. If you are looking for a way to property insulate your home or building then consider spray foam as an air sealant.
Spray foam is one of the top insulating materials used by contractors -and for good reason. Icynene is a spray foam with many benefits.
It can save you money. It is said that homeowners spend approximately $1,500 each year on rising energy bills. Icyene can help save up to 50% on energy bills. Additionally, the installation pays for itself in savings. Homeowners also enjoy that Icynene is permanent -the product will not deteriorate or shrink over time as the building ages.
If a building is not efficiently insulated, then air and heat is not equally distributed between rooms and hallways. Having the proper air sealant will eliminate the hot and cold spots in your home. Sealing the leaks that create the hot and cold spots is easily done with spray foam. The foam can seal virtually any leak.
Sealing leaks is more important than saving money and having a consistent temperature throughout the home. Leaks can affect your health. Not only do leaks let cold air in, they let in water. Rain seeping through cracks can lead to moisture and mold. Mold eats away at the foundation of a home and can be a serious health threat. Those who deal with asthma and allergies especially understand the health threats of mold. If you suspect mold in your home it is important to remedy the problem as soon as possible before it spreads. The last thing you want is a bad home inspection report because of mold problems that could have been avoided with proper insulation.
A particularly flattering benefit of using spray foam like Icynene is that it is Envirodesic certified and is literally the only foam air sealant that the American Lung Association Health Homes allow. The product is not harmful to the environment and it is water-blown -making it a very attractive choice for both the environmentalist and the savvy homeowner.
If you have cold or hot spots in your home or feel that your energy bill could be lower, do not forget to consider spray foam installation. Not only is the installation environmentally friendly but it can help you save money and energy.
