Spray Foam Insulation has become the insulation of choice for builders, architects, and homeowners because of the myriad of benefits it provides, all stemming from its ability to provide a seal against air, moisture, and thermal fluctuations, all in one application. Spray foam replaces traditional insulation like fiberglass batts and blown in cellulose, which existed as part of a vented attic system, installed in walls, and used in crawlspaces.  These traditional insulations act like loose blankets for a home, and much like blankets, only work when air is not moving over, under, or through the blanket. Spray foam insulation expands to fills cracks and corners of attic roofs, walls, and crawlspace joists, sealing conditioned air in and keeping unconditioned air out. The benefits of this multi-barrier insulation are numerous and include lower energy bills due to less HVAC run time, longer HVAC system life, less dust and air pollutants in the home, equalized room temperatures, cooler and cleaner attics, lower carbon footprint, increased structural strength, and adding sound abatement, increased value of home, lower home insurance, all of which leads to happier homeowners.

SES Spray Foam Insulation is widely considered to be the optimum solution to a myriad of potential issues that can occur in home construction. From unwanted pests to high energy bills to reducing your carbon footprint and more, spray foam really is much more than just insulation. The following list represents some of the most beneficial uses of foam insulation.

Energy Bills

This is probably the most well known and most popular reason for upgrading to spray foam. Who doesn’t want lower energy bills? Energy rates are rising every year in most of the country. Unlike fiberglass, blown in cellulose, and spyder, SES spray foam seals every crack and corner, eliminating potential air leaks while keeping conditioned air inside and unconditioned air outside. Customers have reported savings of 25% – 60% after upgrading to spray foam.

Spiders, Snakes, and Rodents

Traditional insulation creates cozy homes for unwanted pests, complete with a soft bed to sleep on. SES 2.0 spray foam cures to a very hard and tough state, making it difficult to penetrate. Because spray foam also creates an air barrier, rodents and critters can’t smell potential food on the other side and won’t try to get through.

Extend HVAC System Life

With SES spray foam, your HVAC system will run less because your conditioned air will stay in the home. This in turn extends the life of your system, saving you even more money over your lower energy bills.

Dust and Allergies

Another huge benefit to sealing your home with spray foam is the elimination of air infiltration. This means less dust, pollen, mold spores and other airborne contaminants, giving new relief to allergy sufferers. Plus, any time spent not dusting your home is good time saved!

Added Home Strength

SES 2.0 closed cell spray foam can strengthen your roof up to 300%, reducing damage from high winds and severe weather. In some hurricane zones, closed cell foam has been the difference between losing or keeping the roof for many homeowners.

Reduced Carbon Footprint

According to The Nature Conservancy, spray foam can reduce the carbon footprint of one home by 5 tons per year. That’s a pretty big chunk of carbon and definitely worth bragging about! If every home in the US upgraded to spray foam insulation, the US would cut its carbon emissions by 12.5%!