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Attic Insulation Ames, IADid you know that insulating your attic can slash up to 50 percent off your heating cost? In areas experiencing humid and hot climates (longer and warmer summer season) like in Ames, Iowa, this is good news.
Installing attic insulation is your first step towards achieving an energy-efficient home. And your choice of insulation material is critical to maximizing its benefits for yourself.
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Why Insulate Attics?
Bill savings is only a scratch on the surface when it comes to the many reasons why we need to insulate our attics. Attic insulation is also one of the keys to a more comfortable Ames, Iowa home, as well as the answer to some of the problems you may be facing right now.
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To prevent mold and mildew growthMold in slices of bread may be a natural thing to happen, but molds in furniture or attics, walls, crawlspaces, or other parts of the building envelope in your home signal a bigger problem. It not only damages your home but also endangers your family's health.
The presence of too much moisture inside your home could be because moisture-laden air can penetrate it. Or, the space encourages too much condensation due to lack of ventilation or heat resistance from the outside. Damp environments are conducive to mold growth. Insulating the building envelope, which includes the attic, can help address this problem. Since attics receive direct effects from heat, rain, or snow, they should be able to resist them from causing problems at home. Attic insulation that can at the same time, air seal the space like spray foam insulation can help your Ames, IA home defer mold growth. |
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To reduce cold draftsCold drafts are like cold air lingering inside your home during winter. This is caused by some areas in your home that lack insulation.
Attic insulation can help encapsulate your Ames, IA home with a thermal resistance barrier. It is one step closer to achieving maximum energy efficiency. |
Why Choose Spray Foam as Attic Insulation?
Your choice of insulation material is crucial since not all types provide the same benefits. If you are looking for the best – that is, you get comfort, performance, and long-term benefits, then go for spray foam insulation.
Spray foam makes great attic insulation because it has the properties appropriate to the needs of the space, as well as the Ames, IA climate, and environment.
Spray foam makes great attic insulation because it has the properties appropriate to the needs of the space, as well as the Ames, IA climate, and environment.
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High R-valueAttic insulation needs strong thermal resistance since it receives heat from the sun through the roof. And since warm air rises, the attic is the gateway to energy escaping your Ames, IA home, too. Spray foam insulation provides the highest R-values among its traditional counterparts, particularly the closed-cell type.
It is fire and pest-resistantYou might be working alongside electrical wirings, ductworks, and areas where pests usually hide in your Ames, IA home. Attic insulation and spray foam can help keep these areas protected and safe.
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Air sealing propertySpray foam has air sealing property unique to its material. It is originally semi-fluid then expands to about 30 to 60 times its volume before hardening. This behavior allows it to seal gaps, spaces, and crevices in your home. It also helps cling on to beams and alongside duct works and electrical wirings commonly found in attics.
It is moisture-resistantSpray foam insulation itself is a moisture-resistant material. It does not absorb moisture easily, with the closed-cell type being denser and more resistive to it.
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Contact Us
Are you looking for insulation contractors today? Spray foam insulation is an investment-worthy choice you can make today. Allow us here at Ames Spray Foam Insulation to help you with your insulation woes. Contact us today to know more about our services for Ames, IA residents, and property owners, including attic insulation.