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Agricultural Projects
Investing in insulation for your business leads to significant savings in monthly heating costs. It’s especially important in the poultry industry. Barns are maintained at 93° to 94°F when the chicks are placed, dropping to 73° to 75° F as the birds age. When you heat a standard 200’x40′ barn to that temperature, preventing heat loss is vital to keeping overhead low and profitability up.
Case Study
Take this case study, for instance. A broiler barn was built with the aforementioned measurements. The walls were insulated with R20 2 lb. spray foam. The attic perimeter was sealed at the wall plates with 2 lb. spray foam as well, and the standard R40 fiberglass was blown in the balance of the attic.
An identical barn was built with alternative insulation in the wall cavities and R40 fiberglass blown in the attic. After one year of operation, the farmers compared their heating bills and found that the barn with the spray foam insulation cost $4,000 less than the prior year in heating bills.
Although the cost to install the insulation in the first barn was $18,000 more, the farmer who invested more was in the black in 4.5 years and making money on his investment for the lifetime of the barn. Even if that barn only lasts 20 years, that farmer will put $66,000 into his pocket over that span.
Benefits of Spray Foam in Agricultural Projects
- Saves Money in Heating
- Airtight Walls Control Airflow
- Restricts Mice & Rats
- Doesn’t Sag or Settle Over Time
- Increases the Strength of Your Structure
- Does Not Hold Moisture or Mold
To read a study conducted by the University of Georgia, follow the link below: