Choosing the right insulation for your home is like dressing up for winter – it creates a barrier between your house and the harsh weather elements. Types of insulation vary and serve different purposes, in this article we talk about the benefits of choosing spray foam and fiberglass insulation.
Make an informed choice for your home by reading the article below.
What is spray foam insulation?
Spray Foam or Spray Polyurethane Foam is a type of continuous insulation sprayed through out the crevices of a home to create a barrier that prevents heat loss.
Spray Foam is made from a unique combination of polyol resin and isocyanate that reacts with one another by creating a sort of expanding foam, which is then used to insulate homes.
Benefits of Spray Foam Insulation:
- It is highly resistant to heat loss.
More and more people are making the switch to spray foam because of its high R- value – this means it is highly resistant to heat loss. Spray foam insulation efficiently keeps hot air inside your home and allows it to flow through adjacent living areas without loosing much heat.
- Highly resistant to mould growth.
Spray foam insulations are denser in structure compared to other forms of insulations, which makes them highly resistant to mould growth. The denser the insulation, the more difficult it is for moisture to form – thus preventing the growth of mould.
- Very durable.
Spray foam insulations create an almost airtight barrier that is virtually indestructible. This means you don’t have to worry about replacing them from time to time.
First developed in 1938, fiberglass insulation is made from thin strands of glass spun and flattened into a sheet that is used to create a sort of barrier for homes and other properties.
Benefits of Fiberglass Insulation.
- They are cost-friendly.
Because of its sustainable source, fiberglass is relatively cheap and easy to manufacture – making them really affordable for homeowners and other property owners.
- They are also sound barriers.
Aside from effectively trapping heat, fibreglass insulation also creates an acoustic barrier that makes for quieter living environment by making it virtually soundproof.
- They are eco-friendly.
More and more manufacturers are beginning to use more eco-friendly and recyclable materials in creating fibreglass insulations. This reduces the negative impact by limiting the amount of carbon footprint it leaves behind.
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