Foam Insulation: Keeping Your Place of Business Cool

Imagine if you could cut the cost of your energy bill by 30% – 50% per year, reduce air and moisture infiltration-resulting in a more consistent and comfortable air temperature, AND reduce dust and pollen. What if you could add structural strength to your building, reduce the likelihood of mold, reduce noise, ice damage and HVAC capacity requirements?

You can with the magic of spray foam insulation! Well, it’s not really magic, it’s just an air barrier and a little science!

Spray foam insulation is developed from two types of composite materials, polyurethane, and isocyanate. When combined, these two materials react to one another which causes the combined substances to expand and harden.

There are two types of spray foam insulation – open-cell and closed-cell. Open cell spray foam is less dense than closed cell. While both use the same materials, closed cell foam is sprayed more densely into spaces. With higher density comes greater insulating properties and structural integrity.

At Wentzel’s Insulation, we find that open cell foam provides near perfect- insulation in most buildings. With its tight air seal, open cell foam far exceeds fiberglass or cellulose insulation. However, some spaces require a stronger air and vapor barrier. If your space has special insulation needs, closed cell foam can give you the highest R-Value per inch in today’s insulation market.

It is very important to choose the right foam based on your situation. The pros at Wentzel’s HVAC will help you determine whether-or-not closed cell foam is necessary for your needs and budget.

Benefits of Spray Foam Insulation:

1. Powerful Insulation
   Because of spray foam’s expansive nature, it tightly seals all nooks and crannies that otherwise would have been left exposed.
2. Incredible Energy Savings
   Because spray foam is such a powerful insulation, families and businesses have been able to save a significant amount on their energy bills. Spray foam has shown to provide anywhere from 30%-50% in savings per year.
3. Air-Tight Seal
   Spray foam is capable of thoroughly sealing any holes or cracks in your attic or crawl space. Air leaks are often one of the biggest reasons for high energy bills. Spray foam’s powerful airtight seal has been shown to be 24 times less permeable to air infiltration that any other types of insulation.
4. Moisture Barrier
   Holes and cracks in your walls and crawl space can allow more than just air to enter. Water and moisture can gain access to their areas through exposed cracks and holes if not sealed properly. Spray foam is impermeable to water. This means that spray foam will seal and protect your attic and crawl space from airborne moisture and leaks, too.
5. Deters Mold
   Spray foam is not only water resistant, but it is composed of an inert polymer that provides no source of food for mold or bacteria.
6. Long Life-Span
   The inert polymer that spray foam insulation is comprised of allows it to have an indefinite lifespan. This allows homes and businesses to enjoy the benefits of spray foam insulation for years before needing to re-insulation.

Wentzel’s Insulation has more than 58 years of experience insulating thousands of businesses and homes across Sarasota and Bradenton. We know that foam insulation creates the best air barrier that keeps the cool air that you love so much inside and the hot summer temperatures outside.

Now that you have read how foam insulation will help you beat the summer heat, you may have more questions about the benefits of spray foam insulation. You can find more information on foam insulation and how it can make your home more comfortable, here.

If your business or home is in Sarasota or Manatee County Florida and you would like to schedule a free estimate, you can fill out the form on our website or call our office at 941-217-8004.