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Spray Foam Insulation Grand Rapids, MIWelcome to Grand Rapids Spray Foam Insulation where we offer exceptional spray foam insulation services to the residents of Grand Rapids, Michigan! We want you to experience the difference insulation can make when it does all the right things. Not only will you feel the difference, but you will see the difference in your energy bills and the lack of maintenance costs. Our contractors in Grand Rapids, Michigan know all there is to know about spray foam and the installation process and they are all on board with our goal to provide energy-efficient, comfortable environments for our clients. You probably already know that your energy bills are much higher than your usage. You probably don’t know that other types of insulation are an escape for your money, because paid air easily goes through the gaps of other insulation. Spray foam insulation in Grand Rapids, Michigan is a huge investment for you and your home as we offer attic insulation and crawl space insulation, and Grand Rapids Spray Foam Insulation has your back.
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How is Spray Foam Insulation the Money-Saving Insulation?
Spray foam insulation in Grand Rapids, Michigan is the innovative insulation with seamless coverage. It undoubtedly has the greatest value because it continues to save money once it’s installed and it can increase your property’s value. Some of the plethora of ways that residents in Grand Rapids, Michigan can save money with spray foam insulation include:
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DIY Spray Foam Insulation Vs. Hiring a Contractor
It’s smart to do DIY when you can because it can be fun and helpful if it can save money for your house in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Some DIY projects are completely doable by the average person, but spray foam insulation is something you want done completely right the first time to experience the most advantages it has to offer. Our contractors know how to install so that your entire home is proficiently sealed, something that will be really hard for beginners to do, especially the first time. There are areas like windows and doors that can be done by our handy customers, but the best thing for your home may be to get in installed professionally. Spray foam insulation should be handled with special care, as there are a variety of things that can go wrong during the installation process. The device that’s used to install spray foam insulation has no slow down setting. Wherever you point the hose, spray foam insulation is coming out at high speeds. The foam starts curing immediately and it’s hard to get off of surfaces you didn’t want it to be in the first place. Along with the possibility of having the foam stick to unwanted surfaces, there’s the risk of not getting the mixture to stick properly. The last thing you want is after hours of installation, your foam doesn’t stay where you put it. Another issue that may unravel during installation is that the material can become clogged and if that happens, the remainder of material in the device is ruined. Between the wasted material and the wasted time, many people would choose an insulation contractor to do the spray foam insulation in Grand Rapids, Michigan for them to ensure the best job is done for their home. We all strive to avoid headaches and save time. There are DIY kits at home improvement stores for the handy residents in Grand Rapids, Michigan to get spray foam insulation installed in the small entryways of their home (windows, doors) to get started on the process. After doing the plausible areas of your home, it’s your best bet to get the help from a professional. At Grand Rapids Spray Foam Insulation, we have the most knowledgeable and diligent contractors who are all happy to spread this novel insulation solution.
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Energy-Efficient, Eco-Friendly Insulation
Whether air is being spread throughout your house or let out through any spaces or gaps, you are paying for it. Did you know that 25 to 40 percent of your home or building’s energy is lost due to air infiltration? Spray foam insulation in Grand Rapids, Michigan can make your home energy efficient by allowing your HVAC to work less and it wastes the least amount of air possible. Spray foam has an exceptionally high R-value and it’s the most effective for keeping internal air inside and external air outside. That leads to the lighter work for the HVAC, which has a significant impact on your utility bills. 50% of your home’s energy is put into the heating and cooling – the effects of saving this is huge! For those who enjoy doing what they can to prevent further damage to the environment, simply choosing spray foam insulation is a really thoughtful option in Grand Rapids, Michigan! We use renewable resources such as soy and we don’t use the bio-waste of other types of insulation. Fiberglass and polystyrene are composed of fossil fuel-derived plastic or other chemicals that aren’t environmental-friendly. Make strides to help the environment in your insulation decision. You don’t have to negatively affect the environment anymore to insulate your home in Grand Rapids, Michigan.
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Components and Application of Spray Foam InsulationPolyurethane was used for shoe soles to cushions to other industrial uses. In 1979, it started the genius home insulation with its thermal resistant properties that we know of as spray foam insulation. SPF, spray polyurethane foam is a plastic made up of isocyanate and polyol resin. It has the texture to be sprayed, and a chemical reaction causes it to expand 30-60 times its liquid volume. The foam is mostly only effective when this reaction occurs because it creates an airtight seal in the spaces it is applied. The chemical reaction is happening right in front of our insulation contractors when the spray foam is being applied. The device separates the two ingredients that cause the reaction. Side “A”, or one side of the container, usually holds methylene diphenyl diisocyanate (MDI) and polymeric methylene diphenyl diisocyanate (pMDI). Side “B”, the complement side of the container holds a blend of polyols, catalysts, blowing agent, surfactants, and flame retardant. These reactants spray and combine where it is applied, expanding to seal the area and fill in all the nooks and crannies.
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Benefits of Spray Foam Insulation
Believe it or not, simply having spray foam insulation as your home insulation in Grand Rapids, Michigan can boost the value of your home if and when it comes time to sell. An insulation that comes with low energy bills intrigues home-buyers. This isn’t the only benefit to this type of insulation. The construction quality of a home may improve with spray foam insulation in Grand Rapids because in cold climates, gaps in the interior walls allow moisture from warm indoor air to enter wall cavities and attics. In warmer climates, moisture can enter wall cavities and attics through cracks in the exterior and this can cost a lot in the future due to damages to the framing of your home. Other types of insulation must be replaced because old fiberglass insulation can actually cause more damage, making it not worthwhile. Once it is applied, there’s no shifting and moving. You don’t have to reapply from weakened effects or water damage with spray foam insulation. Maintenance often ends with the first application. Sometimes, people want “cool roofs” which have lower temperatures than normal, hot roofs. Cool roofs work by reflecting sunlight instead of absorbing it, also preventing the heat from staying in one hot space. Spray foam insulation acts as a cool roof, and has the performance of a cool roof with a protective, reflective coating in your homes in Grand Rapids, Michigan. This protection to the roof could potentially expand its lifetime! Reap the long list of benefits spray foam insulation in Grand Rapids has to offer and have the ability to advertise your home as energy-efficient when it’s on the market. Spray foam insulation also minimizes temperature differences in different rooms within the home (which can be quite annoying) by providing proper air sealing. Outdoor pollutants like dust and radon (and sometimes commotion) has a reduced chance to infiltrate your home, so any residents with pollen allergies will get a break from a ticklish nose when they’re inside. Another value to consider with spray foam insulation is R-value. R-value is a rating associated with insulation that is measured per inch of thickness of the insulation. The value has the purpose of giving a rating to insulation based off the ability to keep heat inside or outside of the home. If an insulation has great climate control, it will have a higher R-value. For example, open cell spray foam has an R-value of 3.6 to 3.9 per inch. A high value on the scale. There’s no surprise that spray foam insulation insulates up to 50% better than traditional insulation, the benefits are endless.
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Two Types of Spray Foam Insulation in Grand Rapids, Michigan
Both types of spray foam insulation have a bunch of home improvement potential. Closed cell spray foam has the density for keeping air or water from penetrating your house’s structure. The advantage of density in spray foam insulation is it can strengthen the structure of your walls. Closed cell spray foam, hence the name, has small, carbon dioxide filled open cells dispersed throughout the material and it’s less rigid. While it has sponge-like features and can even be crushed, it actually holds shape really well. Three inches of closed cell spray foam, and it is an air barrier. The cool thing about closed cell is that it can be the insulation for vans and tiny homes because the expansion rate is not as much as open cell spray foam. Open cell spray foam expands exponentially once it starts curing. It keeps up with the structure of your home, and rather than shifting like other insulation, it continues to move with the structure without cracking or opening any gaps. While this makes it difficult to change after installation that is usually not a problem. Residents in Grand Rapids, Michigan who like to experience peace and tranquility may appreciate open-celled spray foam for its ability to block out some sounds from the outdoors. Open cell spray foam is not as thermally resistant as closed cell, but it has much better noise-reduction ability. Two inches of open cell spray foam, and it can take on the role of both air and vapor transfer. Both types of spray foam insulation are exceptional insulation solutions.
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Why Grand Rapids Spray Foam Insulation?
Our spray foam insulation contractors know the difference they make when they are installing your insulation in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Here at Grand Rapids Spray Foam Insulation, we are fully licensed and insured. Complete professionals who know how to have professional and trusting relationships with clients. You’ll have no issues communicating with your contractor because we are used to all kinds of questions and discussions regarding spray foam insulation. We want many more homes to experience the difference insulation can make.
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Contact Us
If having an energy-efficient, comfortable home interests you, we have you covered. Don’t hesitate to contact us with your questions, comments, and concerns. Our insulation contractors in Grand Rapids, Michigan like to make the process as stress less as possible for our clients, the process just begins with a call. Your home is waiting to have an easier time conditioning the air of your home. We hope to hear from you soon!