Spray Foam Insulation for Your North Carolina Home
Insulation Contractors can reduce the amount of energy required to maintain a comfortable temperature in your home during both hot North Carolina summers and freezing winters. This is because spray foam insulation prevents air from escaping the structure by sealing up the nooks and crannies in your home’s walls. This can significantly cut your energy costs by decreasing the amount of time your HVAC system is running.
It is important to choose a spray foam product with low volatile organic compounds (VOCs) and low global warming potential (GWP). Avoid the products that contain HFCs, which have a high GWP. Instead, opt for the BASF Walltite CM01 or Genyk Boreal Nature spray foams. These have a lower off-gassing rate and are safer for your home’s occupants during the installation process.
Installation Challenges and Solutions by Lx5 Insulators of Tulsa
Once your contractor has sprayed the foam, it will need to cure. It is recommended that you stay out of the house during this process, which takes about two hours. This is because spray foam will off-gas a significant amount of VOCs during and after the curing process. Afterward, your home will need to be ventilated for another 1-3 days.
Your contractor should advise you of the R-value you need for your home’s climate zone and part of the structure that you want to insulate. Experienced professionals will know not to spray insulation directly against electrical wiring, fixtures, and recessed lighting, which can cause overheating and pose a fire risk.
Lx5 Insulators of Tulsa
3139 N Lewis Ave Tulsa OK 74110
(918) 626-0327