Spray Foam Insulation Sweetwater, TX

Spray foam insulation is made up of isocyanates and polyol resin including amine catalysts and flame retardants. Spray foam insulation in Sweetwater, TX is increasing in demand these days and is increasing in popularity among home owners as well as business owners due to its benefits compared to traditional types of insulation. It has very high insulating properties and closed cell spray foam insulation can go up to R-7 which is the highest R-value among the other common types of insulation. Spray foam insulation can be used for a wide variety of purposes such as crawlspace insulation, attic insulation, wall, floor, basement insulation as well as for coatings on rooftops.
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It has been noticed that spray foam insulation has an air-sealing capacity which means that there is no infiltration of air from the outside, thus improving the air quality of your environment, while at the same time significantly reducing your energy costs and aiding in energy saving in hundreds of dollars in the year! Thus, though spray foam insulation in Sweetwater, TX may seem like a large investment because of its relatively higher cost compared to other types of insulation, you will actually be saving much more in the long run. Spray foam insulation is very long lasting as well, so you need not replace it once it is properly installed by a professional. 

Why Spray Foam Insulation is Worth The Investment

​If you are still deciding upon whether to opt for spray foam insulation in Sweetwater, TX or not, here are some great reasons why you should do so.

Helps you save money

​The Energy Star Association of EPA shows that when air leaks are taken care of and proper insulation is used, you can save up to 20% on your energy bills every month. This adds up to hundreds of dollars in a year and ultimately you will be saving thousands in the long run.

Improves indoor quality

Because spray foam acts as a sound dampening material, you will have a quieter and more peaceful home or workspace environment as it cuts down on noise from the outside as well as between rooms.

Improves air quality

When you air-seal your home or commercial place, the entry of dust and pollen from the outside is minimized, thus making your environment free from allergens and irritants. Spray foam insulation can also help to reduce the amount of humidity which indirectly controls the risk of mold. 

​DIY Spray Foam Insulation versus Hiring a Contractor

Today as the popularity of spray foam insulation in Sweetwater TX is increasing, there are plenty of DIY spray foam insulation kits that are available in the market and you might be wondering whether your should make it a DIY project or hire a contractor for the job.
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Here are some pros and cons of DIY spray foam insulation:

​Pros

• Kits are easily available in the market today- If you want to do spray foam insulation in Sweetwater TX by yourself at home, you just need to go to your local home improvement store and purchase a DIY spray foam insulation kit and get the job done whenever you want. However, it is still very important to read the instruction manual and know how the kit works in order to do a proper job.
• Avoiding high costs- Spray foam insulation in Sweetwater TX can be a pretty expensive job and if you had to do a small job of spray foam insulation by yourself, you would save some amount of money.
• Great for small areas- DIY kits are great for small areas such as around windows and doors.

​Cons

• The two products don’t mix properly- While using spray foam insulation, if the two canisters are not hooked up correctly and properly, then the mixture can get ruined while inside the tanks. In addition to this, if there is a backup in the gun or the hose you will face further problems. This ultimately leads you spending more money in order to rectify this problem.
• The nozzle gets easily clogged- When using a DIY spray foam insulation kit; you cannot pause for longer than 30 seconds as doing so will clog up the nozzle. If you do not adhere to this principle, the hose or the gun and the rest of the product will get ruined. 
• Spray foam can be too sticky- Spray foam is usually very sticky and you need to be sure where you want to use the material. When it is mixed correctly, it sticks to everything and is very difficult to remove.
• The spray foam does not stick- Sometimes if the surface on which you are using the spray foam is not prepared well or is wet; or the two components are not mixed properly, the spray foam won’t stick to the surface and will just fall off.
• Over-spraying of the spray foam- Using spray foam insulation in Sweetwater TX only comes with experience and if you have never used spray foam insulation before or are an amateur, it can be very difficult to tell exactly when and how the spray foam reacts. It will also be quite difficult to judge how the product is going to react once it touches the surface and begins to cure. You may think that you have not applied enough of the material and you may end up applying too much of it, which will just be a waste of the product and money.
• You cannot insulate closed cavities- A DIY spray foam insulation kit in Sweetwater TX will only work in open spaces and not in closed cavities such as your walls for instance. For this you will be compelled to call in a spray foam insulation contractor. 

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Sometimes, if you hire a professional spray foam insulation contractor in Sweetwater TX, it may cost you a lot more but getting a professional job done will save you much more money than having done an amateur job. Here are some of the reasons.

​Pros

• Less stress and time – The amount of stress and time that you spend in trying to insulate your home is just not worth it in the end! By hiring a contractor, you will have peace of mind.
• Contractors have a license and insurance- Contractors for spray foam insulation in Sweetwater TX have a license and are insured. If anything goes wrong in the process, they will take the full responsibility.
• Disposing of old insulation- When re-doing the insulation in your home or commercial building with spray foam insulation in Sweetwater TX, a good contractor will take the onus of disposing of the old insulation.
• Insulation of existing walls- Spray foam insulation contractors know exactly how to use the material in all parts of the building structure and will have no problem in using spray foam in already existing wall cavities.
• Will know about building codes- A spray foam insulation contractor will know everything about the current energy efficiency codes, building codes as well as rebates. Before starting on any spray foam insulation project, they also know what they should look for such as mildew, mold or rodent and animal infestations.

​Cons

• More costly – If you have a fixed budget hiring a spray foam insulation contractor can be more expensive.
• Waiting period- Sometimes you may have to wait for a long time before you can schedule a date for a particular spray foam insulation contractor in Sweetwater TX.
• Hiring the wrong person- Before hiring a spray foam insulation contractor in Sweetwater TX, you should always ask a couple of questions to see if he is the right fit for the job.

Safety Measures taken by Contractors

Spray foam insulation is made at the job site and not at the factory, thus it is a job that should always be handled by professionals. In fact, spray foam insulation contractors always take certain safety measures and follow certain rules when using spray foam insulation in Sweetwater TX. Some of the protective gears that they use are:

• Full face-piece air purifying respirator, which has particulate or organic vapor cartridges
• A hard-hat in order to protect any falling objects
• Safety goggles in case the respirator does not protect and cover the eyes
• Full body-suit with attached hood, that is chemically resistant  or long-sleeve coveralls that are chemically resistant
• Fabric gloves that are coated in nitrile, butyl, neoprene or PVC or MDI (Methylene diphenyl disocyanate) resistant chemical gloves
• MDI resistant booties or boots

​Contact Us

​Our company has a group of trained professionals who have many years of experience in installing spray foam insulation. We offer services for both residential as well as commercial purposes. Feel free to contact us or give us a call anytime, in order to get a quotation about your project. We offer a free assessment and once we discuss your plan and budget, we offer our suggestions about the best option for you. If you have chosen spray foam insulation in Sweetwater TX for your home or place of work, it is the best way to go!

Call (325) 252-3713