Providing the Best Quality Moisture Management Services
The Highest R-Value Indoor Air Quality
If a single product can claim the status of a green building silver bullet, it would be spray foam insulation. Singlehandedly, spray foam guarantees the highest practical levels of R-value per inch, effective air sealing, moisture management, and higher performance than any other insulation available on the market today.
Nothing Seals Better
Because of its expanding quality, spray foam correctly applied by us fills every nook in a wall cavity, band joist, floor joist, and attic rafter so that the entire area has a tight air seal. Spray foam delivers about 20% to 40% better overall performance than traditional fiberglass or cellulose insulation. Another reason for this significant difference comes with the right product choice. With substantial cost differences and subtleties in the performance characteristics of various forms, it’s important to understand we have the knowledge to choose the best one for a specific project and have trained experienced applicators to install it properly.
Indoor Air Quality
Less air infiltration means less dust, pollen, mold spores, moisture, and unwanted outdoor pollutants. The shear density of spray foam also makes it a deterrent to insects and unwanted mice. Spray foam will close gaps to help prevent animal and insect infestation in your home.
Indoor Air Quality
Less air infiltration means less dust, pollen, mold spores, moisture, and unwanted outdoor pollutants. The shear density of spray foam also makes it a deterrent to insects and unwanted mice. Spray foam will close gaps to help prevent animal and insect infestation in your home.
The Higher Price of Foam Vs. Fiberglass
A frequent obstacle to overcome is the higher price. The primary reason why many builders baulk at foam is the difference in price from conventional fiberglass. “My client has budget issues, and they will never go for that,” is a statement we often hear. While the initial investment for foam is higher than for fiberglass, the cost savings over time and the additional benefits make it a worthwhile investment. The following is an example of how homeowners can save money with spray foam.
Let’s assume you are building a house that the owners will be carrying a $300,000 mortgage on. Let’s also assume that to insulate with fiberglass is going to cost $6,000, and to insulate with foam will cost $15,000. In the example below, these costs have been added to the mortgage to show the monthly difference in payments.
Even at a $9,000 initial cost difference, this is how your clients will be saving from day one.
In this example, we are assuming a 40% energy reduction by using foam over fiberglass. There are also several other savings associated with the use of foam. For one, you may be able to resize heating and cooling units to smaller and less costly systems. It is also safe to assume you will get a longer life out of your heating and cooling systems, as they will not be running as hard. Secondly, spray foam never sags or settles, so its performance is good for the life of the home. Fiberglass, on the other hand, will diminish in its effectiveness over time due to dirt, air infiltration, and sagging. Lastly, these numbers are based on energy costs today. As energy costs rise in the future, savings will increase exponentially!
It is realistic to assume that savings in one’s lifetime could end up being a substantial amount, not to mention that the comfort level and lack of drafts will be second to no other insulation material on the market.
Example
Fiberglass Insulated Home
Mortgage = $306,000
Monthly Pmt on 30 year loan @ 6% : $1,834.62
Avgas. Heat/Cool Cost/month: $300
Total Mortgage + Heat/Cool: $2,134.62
Spray Foam Insulated Home
Mortgage = $315,000
Monthly Pmt on 30 year loan at 6% : $1,888.58
Avgas. Heat/Cool Cost/month: $180 (40 savings)
Total Mortgage + Heat/Cool: $2,068.68
Results: $2134.62 - $2068.68 = A SAVINGS of $65.94 every month using spray foam insulation.
Applying Energy Efficient Sustainable Building Design
Commercial Building Insulation, We Are There, Certified & Licensed!
As a certified, licensed commercial spray foam applicator, Midwest Urethane’s closed-cell solutions deliver impressive energy efficiency with advantages for architects and commercial builders to create sustainable buildings. The spray foam insulation we apply is code compliant and addresses the key requirements of building science and energy-efficient sustainable building design.
Build With Strength and Confidence
Because of its expanding quality, spray foam correctly applied by us fills every nook in a wall cavity, band joist, floor joist, and attic rafter so that the entire area has a tight air seal. Spray foam delivers about 20% to 40% better overall performance than traditional fiberglass or cellulose insulation. Another reason for this significant difference comes with the right product choice. With substantial cost differences and subtleties in the performance characteristics of various forms, it’s important to understand we have the knowledge to choose the best one for a specific project and have trained experienced applicators to install it properly.
Advantages
- Air sealing that fills in every gap providing a total air barrier
- Incredible energy efficiency letting your clients save on heating and cooling costs
- Improved indoor air quality protection against the intrusion of allergens and pollutants
- Superior moisture management protecting your design against water and condensation problems
- Total design flexibility letting you specify spray foam in any design and climate zone
- Global recognition and approval by key industry organizations, including ICC-ES: International Code Council Evaluation Service
