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!
