Spray foam insulation is a very effective way to save money on heating and cooling bills while protecting the integrity of your roof, preserving the walls of your home, improving indoor air quality, and preventing rodent infestations. Many homeowners don’t even realize their attic is under-insulated until it becomes an issue, but insulating your attic prevents heat loss throughout the year and lowers energy costs significantly.

Without adequate insulation, your attic acts as a direct pipeline from the outside of your house to the inside. Without insulation, your attic can easily lose up to 85% of its heat in the winter. The US Department of Energy recommends homes in warm climates have 13-14 inches (R-38) of insulation while homes in colder climates have 16-18 inches (R-49).

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The best and most popular type of attic insulation is fiberglass. This material is eco-friendly and composed of recycled glass spun into fibers. It’s available in blanket form, which can be installed easily by DIYers, and in roll or blown-in form. The latter is the most expensive option because it requires a professional who has the proper equipment to install. Blown-in insulation also requires an air gap in your attic to function properly.

Other types of attic insulation include cellulose, mineral wool, and radiant barrier. Cellulose and mineral wool are made from natural materials that provide superior thermal resistance. Reflective or radiant barrier insulation is ideal for hot climates because it reduces heat gain while maintaining the air temperature in your attic. It can be more challenging to install than other types of insulation because it requires an air gap in your attic for it to function properly.

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Whether you’re a homeowner or builder, spray foam insulation is an excellent choice to reduce energy costs and increase the comfort of your home. It slows the flow of heat, electricity and sound between heated and unheated spaces.

At Meritage, we don’t just apply spray foam in certain areas, but instead apply it throughout the entire house as a thermal envelope. When properly installed, it seals air leakage, improves indoor temperature consistency, and makes the HVAC system work less hard.

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Our trained crews use state-of-the-art rigs to mix and spray the spray foam. These rigs are highly automated, which means they’re safer and faster than traditional methods. They also help to ensure that your spray foam is mixed and sprayed at the perfect temperature.

The rigs have a large tank that holds a mix of isocyanate and polyol resin. When these chemicals are combined, they react and expand to create a foam that can fill all external space. This provides a much more effective and comprehensive solution than other forms of home insulation.

While spray foam insulation is non-toxic once it cures, it does contain a gas that can cause blurred vision and breathing problems. For this reason, it’s important to wear a mask and full face covering while applying the spray foam.

Traditionally, homeowners have used fiberglass batts to insulate their homes. The problem with this is that it leaves a gap between the attic floor and the roof deck, which allows hot air to escape from the home during the summer and cold air to enter during the winter. When the attic is insulated with spray foam, an air barrier is created, which prevents cold air from entering the home and warm air from exiting.

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