6 Benefits of Spray Foam Insulation

If you need to add or replace insulation, there are a lot of decisions to be made. Choosing the right kind of insulation, picking a contractor, etc. However, it shouldn’t deter you from pursuing the much-needed home renovation. Insulation is imperative to the efficiency of your home, and even adds some protection to it as well. It’s important to make sure you are choosing both the right type of insulation for your needs and an experienced contractor to install it for you.

One type of insulation with many benefits is spray foam. When you need spray foam insulation in Minneapolis, the experts at Lewis Insulation have you covered! In the meantime, here are some common benefits of using spray foam insulation in your home.

1. Noise Reduction

When building a home in a neighborhood with limited space, it’s hard to know what kind of neighbors you’ll be getting. While we all hope for nice, friendly and quiet neighbors, we also know that’s not always the case.

Luckily, spray foam insulation can significantly reduce noise, allowing you to enjoy your new neighborhood, even if your neighbors are a little noisier than expected.

2. Cooling and Heating Efficiency

Due to the nature of spray foam insulation, it can get into small cracks and crevices unlike other types of insulation. When applied, spray foam expands and dries, blocking air and water from entering through the cracks.

When air is blocked from sneaking in through little cracks in your home, you can improve your heating and cooling efficiency! In the summer, hot air is kept out while cool air is kept in – and the reverse is true for winter!

3. Fewer Allergens

When those same small cracks and crevices are sealed, fewer allergens such as pollen can make it into your home. This allows you to survive the curse of seasonal allergies easier! Plus, your guests will feel more welcomed and comfortable in a home that doesn’t make them sneeze non-stop.

4. Bug and Pest Prevention

Yet again, another benefit of filling small cracks in your home with spray foam insulation is preventing access to bugs and pests. An infestation of mice, bugs or other pests can quickly become an even bigger problem due to damage they may cause within your home.

Spray foam insulation can block their access, meaning money saved on pest control and added peace of mind.

5. Mold Prevention

By sealing up small cracks, spray foam insulation prevents moisture from leaking into your home through the outside walls and roof. This prevention of moisture in turn prevents the growth of mold and mildew in your walls.

By stopping the water leaking through walls, spray foam insulation can help prevent health issues caused by exposure to mold or mildew over time.

6. Environmentally Friendly

Using spray foam insulation into your home reduces energy consumption of your home as it reduces the amount of cooling or heating required to combat the outside air sneaking in. By making your home more efficient, you are making it more environmentally friendly.

Plus, spray foam insulation is a long-term solution for insulation as it lasts longer than other types. This allows for less materials to be used over time in your home, reducing waste.

When it comes time to install or replace insulation in your Minneapolis home consider spray foam insulation. Call Lewis Insulation today at 763-477-2612 or contact us!

 

Getting the Facts About Fiberglass Insulation

If you’re considering fiberglass insulation for your Wayzata area home or business, it’s time to get the facts. There are many misconceptions about this popular form of insulation and the experts at Lewis Insulation are here to set the record straight. 

 Itch Factor 

 

Let’s squash this common misconception right off the bat. Have you ever heard you shouldn’t touch fiberglass insulation because it can make you itch? Nowadays, fiberglass insulation does not irritate the skin like it used to and manufacturing it is more environmentally friendly than it used to be. 

 

Benefits 

 

Fiberglass insulation is a cost-effective way to insulate your home or commercial property. Not only could you see some savings on your heating and cooling bills, but it can also help reduce noise pollution. It is also non-combustible and non-absorbent. It also has a great R-value. R-value stands for “resistance value” and it measures an insulating material’s resistance to heat flow. The higher the R-value, the greater the insulation power that material has. 

Defining Fiberglass Insulation 

 

Fiberglass insulation is a type of residential or commercial insulation that’s composed of sand and recycled glass. It is a man-made material and has a high surface area-to-weight ratio that makes it an ideal insulator for residential and commercial buildings. 

 

Versatility 

 

Fiberglass insulation can be installed just about anywhere in your house or commercial property other than in the basement. For your basement, you should consider closed cell spray foam insulation instead, which we can also install. 

 

Johns Manville Climate Pro® loose-fill fiberglass insulation is made for installation in open attics to fill hard-to-reach areas like corners, edges and around framing. 

 

Soundproofing 

 

Fiberglass is a great sound barrier and over time settles only slightly (2%-4%) compared to cellulose. All JM fiberglass insulation is specifically designed to absorb noise that can be transmitted through walls, & ceilings. 

Does fiberglass sound like a great fit for your home or business? Are you interested in learning more about fiberglass insulation for your Wayzata property? Call Lewis Insulation at 763-477-2612. We are a professional insulation company, and one of our specialties is fiberglass insulation. We have several decades of experience under our belts, and we are fully licensed, bonded and insured for all of the work that we do. You can get a free estimate on how much new fiberglass insulation will as well.