Homeowners in the North East must consider energy efficiency as one of their main concerns. Attics are great for extra storage, but they are also great for letting in cold air.Insulating attics allows homeowners to create a strong barrier that preserves consistent temperatures in a living space. One significant expense in a home is energy devoted to heating and cooling. New York State deals with extreme cold and extreme heat, which means that HVAC systems are usually running. Those that insulate attics will not have to run operations as hard or as frequently, which will drastically lower monthly energy bills.
When it comes to insulating attics, homeowners usually choose spray foam insulation.
Spray foam insulation is made up of two synthetic materials that can expand their liquid volume up to almost 60x. The final product creates a thick layer of thermal insulation that can fill cracks and gaps in your attic. Spray foam insulation works throughout the home as well.
Two main types of attic sprays are used: open-cell attic and closed-cell. Open-cells insulation is not dense enough to make a surface completely waterproof, so it only works for specific areas in an attic. Closed-cell insulation is thicker and heavier, which means that it has a higher price tag than the open-cell variant. The closed-cell type is water-resistant, and it does not get damaged from exposure to water. Applying this type of spray foam is dense, which adds strength to the structural integrity of a home.
If interested in spray foam insulation for your attic, please give us a call. We will set up a time to evaluate your home and your needs. We are insulation contractors in Brooklyn.