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Energy-Efficient Spray Foam Insulation in Wedowee, AL
Our professional spray foam contractors have completed many residential and commercial closed–cell spray foam jobs across Alabama and Georgia. Whether you want to reduce energy costs or increase the air quality and comfort in your home or business, you can trust our team to get the job done right.
We specialize in two main types of spray foam insulation in Wedowee, AL: open-cell spray foam and closed-cell spray foam. The type of foam that is best for your home or business depends on your specific goals. If you’re unsure which type of spray foam is right for you, we recommend reading more about the differences between open-cell and closed-cell foam.
Open-Cell Spray Foam Insulation
Density & R-Value
Our open-cell spray foam has a density of about 0.5 lb. per cubic foot and an R-value of 3.5 or 3.6 per inch.
Benefits
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Expansion
Open-cell spray foam can expand 120 times its initial size, allowing the insulation to go in all the nooks and crannies of your space. It is a great air barrier and can work its way into all wall cavities.
Eco-Friendliness
Open-cell spray foam insulation is made of bio-based raw materials, making it more environmentally friendly. It primarily uses water as the blowing agent, which is non-toxic and does not contribute to ozone depletion. It also uses significantly fewer insulation materials, minimizing resource consumption.
Open-cell spray foam insulation is made of bio-based raw materials, making it more environmentally friendly. It primarily uses water as the blowing agent, which is non-toxic and does not contribute to ozone depletion. It also uses significantly fewer insulation materials, minimizing resource consumption.
Moisture Control
This type of foam is relatively vapor-permeable. It lets bulk water pass through it through bi-directional drying that eliminates the chance of condensation and mold growth. Open-cell insulation will allow water to wick in the event of a leak.
Cost
It is suitable for interior insulation and costs less than closed-cell foam.
Air Barrier
Open-cell insulation is a soft, sponge-like texture that retains a continual air barrier throughout the building’s structural movement and setting.
Closed-Cell Spray Foam Insulation
Density & R-Value
Closed-cell foam is much denser than open-cell foam, weighing in at about 2 lb. per cubic foot and an R-value of 6 to 6.5 per inch.
Benefits
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Moisture Control
Closed-cell insulation is a vapor retarder, preventing mold growth and moisture damage.
Easy Installation
This type of insulation uses a chemical blowing agent, which makes it lightweight and easier to install.
Open-cell spray foam insulation is made of bio-based raw materials, making it more environmentally friendly. It primarily uses water as the blowing agent, which is non-toxic and does not contribute to ozone depletion. It also uses significantly fewer insulation materials, minimizing resource consumption.
Versatility
Unlike open-cell foam, closed-cell foam can be used on interior and exterior surfaces. It can also be used in cold and warm environments.
Building Code Compliance
Our closed-cell spray foam insulation can accommodate code requirements in narrow spaces.
Heat Transfer Resistance
It has a higher R-value per inch, which makes it more resistant to heat passing through and provides better insulation.
Durability
Our closed-cell foam has a rigid texture that adds wall-racking strength and impact resistance to your property.
Attic Insulation
Attic insulation is another great option because insulating your roof is more effective than insulating your ceiling. Duct and loose insulation in the attic are less likely to migrate to the living space.
Benefits
- Cost-Efficient
- Energy-Efficient
- Reduces Your Carbon Footprint
- Reduces Moisture, Mold, & Mildew in Your Home
- Reduces Dust, Pollen, & Allergens
- Improves the Comfort of Your Home
- Minimizes Loss from HVAC Ducts
Crawl Space Encapsulation
Sealing your home’s crawl space improves your home’s indoor air quality and overall comfort.
Our Process
When you choose A & E Spray Foam, LLC to seal your crawl space, we follow our process that ensures you get maximum functionality out of your home. We first cover the floor of your crawl space with a 10-millimeter vapor barrier to eliminate ground moisture infiltration into your home. Then we seal all your crawl space walls and piers with closed cell foam, leaving a gap for termite inspection.
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Benefits
- Improves Indoor Air Quality & Overall Comfort
- Reduces Heating & Cooling Costs
- Prohibits Insects & Pests in Crawl Space
- Reduces Musty Odor & Humidity
- Minimizes Moisture, Mold, & Mildew
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Importance of Insulating Your Air Duct Systems
Improved Airflow
Your air ducts will undergo a thorough inspection. It is highly likely that the air ducts in your home have never been assessed for efficient airflow or air leakage.
By addressing the condition of your air ducts, you will experience improved airflow throughout your entire system. This will result in enhanced indoor air quality, allowing you to breathe easily and enjoy a healthier living environment.
According to statistics from the U.S. EPA, the average American home’s air duct system leaks approximately 20 to 30% of airflow. Considering that the average home HVAC system is 3 tons, this translates to a potential loss of up to one-third of the system’s capacity. In addition, you are paying for the utility costs associated with all that lost airflow.
Prevention of Respiratory Problems
When your air duct systems perform poorly, contaminants are sucked into the leaky ducts and pumped into your living space. These pollutants can cause health and respiratory problems. Unfortunately, some HVAC companies may try to sell you on quick fixes, such as installing a $400 UV light inside a leaky duct system, instead of tackling the hard work of sealing ducts.
It is crucial to address any air leakage issues to ensure you are maximizing the efficiency of your air duct system and preventing the spread of contaminants.
Ideal Temperatures in Any Season
When air ducts are sprayed with foam insulation, it results in colder AC airflow in summer and warmer airflow in winter. This is because the insulation helps to maintain the temperature of the air as it travels through the ducts.
Energy Efficiency
The Department of Energy has conducted extensive testing on the benefits of foam insulation for homeowners. They state that in a vented attic in Atlanta’s climate zone, spraying the air ducts with a minimum of 1.5” of closed-cell spray foam insulation helps to qualify a home as a zero-energy home.
If the air handler is located inside the conditioned space of the house and the ducts are in a vented attic space, spraying the ducts with foam insulation has the same effect as moving the ducts to the conditioned space. This is because the insulation helps to create a barrier that prevents the loss of conditioned air as it travels through the ducts.
Why You Need More Insulation
Even if your ducts are already insulated, the R-value stamped on the outside of the duct wrapper may not be accurate. Research has shown that air duct insulation performs at less than the rated R-value and that duct insulation in a 6” flex duct rated at R-8 is actually R-6.75. In other words, the duct insulation performs 85% of its rated protection. Additional insulation enables you to maximize efficiency so you have peace of mind.