How to Tell If Your Spray Foam Insulation Isn’t Up to Par
Spray foam insulation is a winning choice that seals the building envelope from air leakage. This allows your home or commercial structure to save energy, stay comfortable year-round without overworking your HVAC system and prevents the escape of moisture and pollutants that contribute to indoor air quality issues.
Georgia Insulation , spray foam insulation isn’t perfect and can sometimes lead to problems in new construction or re-mortgage. Problems like mold development or poor air quality can be a result of improper installation, and these issues are costly to remediate.
When a spray foam installer isn’t up to par, it’s important that you know what to look for so that you can report them to an accredited oversight body. There are many reasons why an insulation installer might fall short of industry standards, but it can often be traced back to a lack of training and knowledge of best practices.
Enhance Energy Efficiency with Georgia Insulation’s Spray Foam Solutions
One way to ensure that your spray foam insulation meets the building code requirements is by using a blower door test. A professional will use a fan to change the air pressure inside of your building, then measure how much outside air makes its way into the interior in an hour. This information is then used to determine the building’s air change per hour (ACH) and the required R-value for your climate zone.
Meritage Homes uses open-cell spray foam, which is flexible after it’s applied and helps your house stay insulated even as the framing shifts over time. This type of spray foam will also help your HVAC systems work more efficiently and last longer, which will save you money in the long run.
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