Spray Foam Insulation West Palm Beach
West Palm Beach Spray Foam Insulation proudly serves the friendly, diverse, and thriving community of West Palm Beach, Florida, and the surrounding area.
Beautiful beaches and a sunny climate make West Palm Beach, Florida, one of the most pleasant places to live in America. Although it has nearly 1/3 more rainfall than the rest of the country on average, West Palm Beach also has over 15% more sunny days.
Fully exposed to the mighty Atlantic, West Palm Beach can experience high humidity and significant storms. West Palm Beach Spray Foam Insulation offers modern insulation solutions that can improve your comfort and bottom line in your West Palm Beach, FL home or business.
Beautiful beaches and a sunny climate make West Palm Beach, Florida, one of the most pleasant places to live in America. Although it has nearly 1/3 more rainfall than the rest of the country on average, West Palm Beach also has over 15% more sunny days.
Fully exposed to the mighty Atlantic, West Palm Beach can experience high humidity and significant storms. West Palm Beach Spray Foam Insulation offers modern insulation solutions that can improve your comfort and bottom line in your West Palm Beach, FL home or business.
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Insulation Options
Whether you are insulating a brand-new structure or performing maintenance on your existing building, West Palm Beach Spray Foam Insulation can handle all of your insulation needs.
While our focus is on the most up-to-date and efficient new technologies, some traditional insulation materials may be appropriate on occasion.
While our focus is on the most up-to-date and efficient new technologies, some traditional insulation materials may be appropriate on occasion.
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Fiberglass batt insulation is the most common and well-known material found in nearly 85% of homes in America. There was a time when fiberglass was the ultimate in insulation technologies, but that is no longer true.
Over time, fiberglass can shift and sag, creating gaps in coverage. This natural occurrence is a cause for fiberglass having a useful lifespan of only 25 years. Ongoing maintenance is required to keep fiberglass insulation performing properly. But, you probably did not know that, causing higher energy bills and providing less comfort in your home or business in West Palm Beach, FL. Fiberglass insulation is also insufficient by itself and requires additional materials like a moisture barrier and air baffles to enhance its performance. A significant downside for this insulating material is that if it becomes wet whatsoever, it loses its insulating properties and must be replaced. |
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Similar in performance to fiberglass, cellulose insulation is created by grinding recycled paper and wood into minute particles. Like fiberglass, moisture renders it useless. Additionally, these tiny particles can make their way into your living space through gaps around electrical, plumbing, windows, and doors, creating an unpleasant and unhealthy situation.
It is essential to understand that it must be a barrier to airflow, moisture, and dangerous vapors for any insulation material to provide the ultimate protection. None of these critical requirements can be met by either fiberglass or cellulose insulation. So, what is the answer? The number one solution is spray foam insulation in West Palm Beach, Florida. |
Spray Foam Insulation
Before now, materials like fiberglass and cellulose were your only realistic options for insulation materials. They have their shortcomings, to be sure, but that was the technology of the day.
The new kid in town, spray foam insulation, is light years ahead of these older options. Spray foam insulation is an air barrier and can also be a moisture and vapor barrier, unlike fiberglass or cellulose.
There are two distinct formulas for spray foam insulation; let's take a look at them.
The new kid in town, spray foam insulation, is light years ahead of these older options. Spray foam insulation is an air barrier and can also be a moisture and vapor barrier, unlike fiberglass or cellulose.
There are two distinct formulas for spray foam insulation; let's take a look at them.
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Open Cell Spray Foam InsulationAll spray foam insulation is created by combining a polyurethane polymer with a blowing agent like water, along with fire and insect-resistant compounds. This mixture is then installed by a professionally trained and certified spray foam insulation installer with specialized hydraulic equipment. Open cell spray foam expands as it cures, and the bubbles causing that expansion burst open, creating a sponge-like product. This pliable material is lightweight despite its bulk, allows your walls to breathe, protecting against condensation, and acts as a barrier to airflow. While it is not a moisture or vapor barrier, open cell spray foam does perform well as a sound barrier.
This attribute makes open cell spray foam an ideal solution for any areas in your West Palm Beach, Florida home or business that can benefit by reducing sound transmission. Some popular applications are:
Everything that makes open cell spray foam useful for these applications means open cell spray foam in West Palm Beach, FL, is best suited for interior applications. Exterior walls, floors, ceilings, crawlspaces, and attics should all be insulated with the material, which is also a moisture and vapor barrier. |
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Closed Cell Spray FoamUnlike the bubbles in open cell spray foam, the forming bubbles in this version remain intact, creating a rigid, more robust material that is strong enough for light structural use. Both spray foam formulations adhere aggressively to the structure when applied, a critical feature in its superior performance. This is one significant reason for using spray foam insulation in West Palm Beach.
Closed cell spray foam insulation will increase the strength of your structure by up to 30%. This can be a significant benefit against the harsh storms and strong winds barreling across the Atlantic. Another significant advantage is that the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) considers closed cell spray foam a flood-resistant material. Closed cell spray foam covers all the bases, blocking airflow, moisture, and vapors. The aggressive bond it makes with the structure and its impervious nature form an impenetrable barrier that will last the life of your West Palm Beach home or business. There is no ongoing maintenance with spray foam insulation installed by West Palm Beach Spray Foam Insulation. |
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R-valueThe efficiency of any insulation in West Palm Beach, FL to resist the transfer of heat and cold is measured by its R-value; a higher number means better protection. Typically, an R-value of 30 is recommended for walls and a value of 60 for ceilings and floors.
Both fiberglass and cellulose insulation have an R-value of approximately 2.3 per inch. Open cell spray foam carries an R-value of 3.5 per inch. At the top of the chart is closed cell spray foam, coming in at a whopping 7 per inch. This means that an R-value of 30 will require just over 13 inches of material for fiberglass and cellulose. Open cell spray foam needs about 8 ½ inches, and closed cell spray foam can get the job done just over 4 inches. There is no arguing with the numbers; spray foam insulation is the hands-down winner as the most effective insulation material on the market today. |
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The Cost and PaybackOlder, less effective materials like fiberglass and cellulose will be cheaper than modern solutions like spray foam insulation. The material, professional installation, and specialized equipment used in spray foam insulation will cost more than these traditional methods.
While the expense for your spray foam insulation project in West Palm Beach, Florida, is higher than it might be with other options, you can expect to recoup your investment within about seven years. But you will immediately realize the benefit of an improved living environment and significantly reduced energy bills. And, don't forget, no ongoing maintenance is needed with spray foam insulation in West Palm Beach, FL. |
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A DIY WarningConsumers often take on a DIY project to save money. This may be fine in some situations, but installing spray foam insulation in West Palm Beach is not one of them. When properly installed by a trained technician, spray foam insulation in West Palm Beach, FL is entirely safe and non-toxic.
However, the raw materials that make up these formulations are not so benign. Improper handling and mixing of these materials are quite dangerous. An untrained individual's incorrect application will create a situation of permanent off-gassing because improperly mixed and applied spray foam insulation will never cure. Unfortunately, you will be forced to have this unstable material professionally removed before paying for a professional re-installation, more than doubling the necessary cost of spray foam insulation in West Palm Beach, Florida. |
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In a NutshellThe insulation in your West Palm Beach, Florida home or business is critical for your health, comfort, and pocketbook. Spray foam insulation from West Palm Beach Spray Foam Insulation is your best choice.
Traditional methods using fiberglass and cellulose simply cannot provide the same necessary level of protection as spray foam insulation in West Palm Beach, Florida. Spray foam insulation is an airflow, moisture, and vapor barrier providing unparalleled protection against the elements and the transfer of conditioned air, something unavailable from the other options. To achieve the ultimate insulation protection for your West Palm Beach, FL home or business, the only answer is spray foam insulation from West Palm Beach Spray Foam Insulation. |
Now Is the Time
Reducing your energy consumption and expenses while at the same time sustainably increasing your comfort is always a good thing. Why delay your inevitable decision to improve your life? Especially when that choice is beneficial in so many ways.
There is no time like now. For the best spray foam contractor in West Palm Beach, Florida, simply call West Palm Beach Spray Foam Insulation and talk to one of our courteous, professional representatives. They will go over your concerns and explain your options clearly.
Call us today at 561-621-3950 and find out just how affordable spray foam insulation in West Palm Beach, Florida, can be.
There is no time like now. For the best spray foam contractor in West Palm Beach, Florida, simply call West Palm Beach Spray Foam Insulation and talk to one of our courteous, professional representatives. They will go over your concerns and explain your options clearly.
Call us today at 561-621-3950 and find out just how affordable spray foam insulation in West Palm Beach, Florida, can be.