Using Better Manufacturing Practices

Spray polyurethane foam insulation, or SPF, is used in conjunction with other types of insulation to ensure that your home is insulated properly. Many contractors will install SPF in new home builds and construction additions. If your home is already insulated with rolled or blown-in insulation, green spray foam can fill in any leaks. Here are just some ways that green spray foam insulation can help make your home a better place to live.

Home Energy Savings

One of the biggest pros of having a contractor install green SPF is the savings you'll be rewarded with. According to Green Home Guide, after installing SPF in your home, you could see heating and cooling savings of up to 30 percent each year. New foam installation will help seal the cracks and fill in spaces after old insulation has been packed down or damaged due to water. Having your home well-insulated helps it maintain a consistent temperature throughout the heat of summer and cold winds of winter.

Healthier Living Area

When you choose green-based SPF insulation, you're also choosing a healthy living area for your family. Many insulators include toxic chemicals that can release fumes long after application. For sensitive people, this could lead to some troubling symptoms, including:

• Asthma-related symptoms such as shortness of breath
• Skin sensitivity
• Red and watery eyes
• Overall unpleasant odors could trigger nausea or headaches

Green-based SPF foam is also moisture resistant and helps keep pollen and other outdoor contaminants at bay. This creates a safe barrier against pollen and mold toxins that could potentially gather in your home. Choosing a natural-based insulator that is non-toxic and inert will be a safer choice for your family.

Higher Insulating Factor

Choosing a green-based spray foam insulation is one of the highest insulating properties you can have in your home. When it is installed properly with other types of insulation, including batt-rolled and blown-in insulation, it's more effective. The less air that passes through your home, the higher your R-value. R-value is the insulator's resistance to conductive heat flow.

Quieter Living Space

While other types of insulation in your home work at keeping warm air in and cold air out, foam insulation also provides a sound barrier. Layers of green foam spray insulation help buffer noise between the walls in your home as well. This can help with noise control if you live in the city or near a very busy highway.

If you're looking to make your home more eco-friendly and more comfortable, contact a local contractor like SPRAY FOAM DISTRIBUTORS for more information about the best insulating plan for your home and budget.