Insulation Contractors in Spring, TX
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Spray Foam InsulationThe widespread popularity of spray foam insulation for your attic in Spring, Texas is a somewhat new technology to the market. This is how it works: a thin layer of foam is sprayed onto the exposed structure of the house at first. Next, (and this is pretty fascinating) the foam expands and grows while effectively achieving maximum coverage filling in all those tiny cracks and crevices and holes. Thus resulting in a GREAT choice for attic insulation.
PROS: R Rating of 6.0 per inch showing that spray foam insulation for your attic in Spring is incredibly effective. It also shows that energy consumption can be reduced by as much as 50%. Want the best air quality option in your home? Spray foam insulation is where it's at because there are no dust particles that can enter your home and harm those lungs of yours. Got wires and pipes all over your old attic, never fear, this expanding foam covers completely from A-Z! CONS: Surprise, surprise...with extreme effectiveness, comes expense. This should not shock you, but spray foam insulation can be pricey. It's truly what they say, "you get what you pay for!" It can cost anywhere from 3-4 times more than the fiberglass batt insulation that we will describe for you below. The initial investment is not cheap, but if you want real ROI on your energy costs and will be in your home for a long time, we assure you this is the best cost. It DOES require professional residential insulation to be installed, which is why you call us at Spring Attic Insulation! Certain chemicals used in spray foam have raised some eyebrows as areas of concern; however the final state is deemed safe. The hazard of the chemical components may be a concern for some, but because it is so effective at saving energy, many choose it. |
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Fiberglass InsulationTalk about long time domination! That is where fiberglass batt insulation comes in. As an industry standard, this is the cotton candy like material that many have traditionally thought of when picturing insulation for their attics. Rollin', rollin', rollin'...is all that is needed to get these pieces into place as the standard distance on most rolls are typically the distance you would find between joists in the house. They couldn't have made them simpler to put into place.
PROS: Comparatively speaking, fiberglass batts are VERY inexpensive. In addition, besides needing a razor blade or other sharp tool to cut to the appropriate length, you simply roll out the material in a very do-it-yourself fashion. For the price, fiberglass batts attic insulation have a high R rating (the material's thermal resistance) of 3.0-4.0. CONS: Don't bare it all! It is commonplace that in order to get the best attic insulation, no area must be bare. The biggest issue with fiberglass batt attic insulation is the face that there can be areas exposed due to many pieces simply being shoved into place. If certain pieces are not cut to the proper measure, or the installer wants to be mindful of pipes, wires or other items in a homeowner's attic, then exposed areas can be a problem. This also leaves room for pests to sneak inside (and they love chewing on this material) which means another call to pest control. Another key con to mention is that if houses have narrower joists, then those rolls wont fit. Fiberglass batt is often known as an irritant. Basically this means that if fiberglass batt enters your home's ventilation system, it may cause health problems. |
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Blown In InsulationSometimes referred as loose fill insulation, a very popular method of insulation is called blown in. Our team of experts use a large round hose to spray small particles of insulation into all the crevices of the attic. This thoroughly fills 99% of the cracks where heat and cold might slip in and out of an attic.
PROS: As explained above in detail, most homeowners do not want any areas of their attic exposed. With blown in, there is a guarantee of more coverage than batts. Batts is less effective than blown in attic insulation as someone may consider there are millions upon millions of small pockets of air between particles of insulation, thus slowing down the transfer of heat and comfortably insulating your beautiful home. There is a common misnomer that blown in insulation is pricey...quite the contrary. This method of insulation brought to you by Spring Attic Insulation is affordable and can save you up to close to 20% on cooling costs. You may ask, "but how long will this actually last?" and our answer will satisfy you...15 years! That 15 years is without ANY maintenance. That is music to a busy homeowner's ears! CONS: Now there are some cons to this method of insulation and this mostly lies around the fact that this is loose. Because of this, it might lose its effectiveness at the extreme temperatures that we face in the Spring, Texas area. That is why we recommend they be covered with a fiberglass blanket. Fiberglass batts is more effective per inch because with blown in insulation, you simply have to use more of it. The big BUT, is because it gets somewhat better coverage, the savings are comparable to batts. |
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Spring Attic InsulationSpray foam insulation and attic are our specialty. Our team at Spring Attic Insulation comes with year of experience on insulation projects. If you are experiencing abnormal temps in your house, are in the process of building a home or office we ready to assist with our expert insulation contractors. At Spring Attic Insulation, we are ready to help with better air quality inside your residence or commercial building! Click to call or fill out our estimate form. Spring Attic insulation is here to help with your insulation, spray foam insulation, fiber glass insulation, and blow in insulation projects. We love those attic insulation projects too!
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Spray Foam Insulation CostAttic insulation is a cost-effective way to help your home save money on energy bills. It can also help prevent health problems by keeping the air in your attic clean and dry, which prevents mold growth. The average price for attic insulation ranges from $1-$7 per square foot, depending on the size of the project and whether or not you're hiring a contractor. For attics with smaller square footage, costs can be as low as $500 while insulation for larger attics can cost up to $4,000. Having proper insulation in your home is an important step towards saving money and maintaining good health!
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