Friday, September 6, 2013

The Benefits Of Spray Foam Insulation White Plains NY

By Helene Norris


A lot of money is lost by households every year through lost energy. One reason for this is due to energy escaping through the home via gaps in the walls and roof. Filling in these gaps keeps heat in. As well as preventing energy loss it also reduces the risk of mould and mildew developing due to condensation. One effective way to insulate your home is the use of spray foam insulation White Plains NY.

The strange thing is that originally spray foam was not originally designed to insulate homes. It was developed by the military in the Forties as a way of quickly repairing aircraft. It was only in the Seventies that companies relied that this technology could be used to insulate the home.

In order to understand how this works it helps to know how heat escapes the home. In effect a lot of heat is lost through gaps in the roof, door and windows. Removing these gaps means that you do not need to spend more money to compensate for the loss of heat from the home.

There are various types available. High pressure systems are generally used in new properties that do not have drywalls already installed. By contrast low pressure is more suitable for buildings that are being remodelled and already have drywall in them. Low pressure systems may also be referred to as injection foam.

There are a few different types. One difference is the pressure system used to spread the spray around. High pressure is generally used in properties that have recently been built. If a property needs to be remodelled or there is already a drywall in place then a low pressure system is used. This low pressure system is also often referred to as injection foam.

It is worth considering whether you want to apply it yourself or get professional help. While you can save money doing it yourself there is the increased risk of causing damage. Fortunately there are video tutorials online that can make this easier and give you an idea of what to do and reducing the risk of making a mistake as you can pause images and check carefully to see how to properly apply the spray.

With professional contractors you need to ensure that they are qualified and have the right level of experience to do the work. They ought to be willing to prove their credentials and give an estimate. Ideally you want to discuss this with at least three contractors to compare their services and decide what is right for you.

Whatever you choose to do it pays to learn more about spray foam insulation White Plains NY. Checking reviews online will make it easier to find more user friendly products to do it yourself and also allow you to compare contractors in your local area. Look online for more information to help you make an informed choice.




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