If you notice drafty areas in your home, it means the cold air from outside is seeping into the house. In some situations it is due to old, single pane windows, however, the majority of the time it is caused by a lack of insulation in the walls, attic rafters and flooring and the basement. Foam insulation Wichita KS is easy to install and can be installed in all open areas of the attic or basement.
The two most common types of insulation used in an attic are fiberglass or foam insulation Wichita KS. Fiberglass tends to break down over time and it can be harmful to your family as well as the environment. Foam insulation is simply to install, safe for the environment and it is less expensive than some of the other environmentally friendly insulation. Depending on the size of the area where it is being installed, foam insulation can typically be installed in one day.
When foam insulation Wichita KS is installed, it is typically done with a sprayer. The foam is a liquid when sprayed onto the walls, floor and in the rafters, but it expands and solidifies as it dries. As the foam expands it provides and airtight seal to the entire in which it was sprayed. The way the foam expands makes it ideal for providing insulation to small, hard to get to areas, such as the crevices under a window frame. Foam insulation also provides an excellent sound barrier against outside noises. Another benefit of foam insulation is it will prevent pests and insects from burrowing into the attic. It is moisture resistance, so it will prevent mold and mildew from growing in damp areas, such as the basement.
If the area you want to apply foam insulation is fairly small, you can purchase the foam insulation in a small do-it-yourself kit. However, it is much more beneficial as well as cost efficient to have a professional insulation contractor such as our website install the foam insulation in a large area, such as the attic. A professional will have the equipment necessary to apply the foam in even layers as well as know the areas where the insulation will provide the most benefits.
