New Construction
PolarFoam Polyurethane Foam is the most cost effective insulation product when building new homes. It is a 2 pound closed cell insulation and is simply the most air-tight product available. The tightest seal that spray foam provides is without a doubt the most effective way to prevent mold from ever growing in the first place.
It is made from liquid elements which, when combined, become a foam that expands 20 - 30 times its liquid state - filling in cracks and areas traditional insulation just can't reach. SPF is most commonly applied to the walls, floor and ceilings of a building.
The benefits of spray foam
The advantages of SPF vs. traditional fiberglass and cellulose insulations are many. HERE ARE THE BIGGEST ONES
- SPF eliminates air infiltration, drastically reducing year round HVAC costs - in many cases by as much as 40%
- Keeps moisture out - the cause of harmful mold and mildew
- Helps keep insects, rodents, and other pests outside where they belong
- Provides superior noise reduction
Mold and Moisture
An improperly insulation home is more prone to moisture buildup in walls. This moisture is what allows different varieties of molds to grow - molds that pose real health problems for you and your family. Some produce allergens causing reactions and even asthmatic attacks while others are known to contain toxins and irritants. Once there, riddling your home of mold is both difficult and expensive.
- Mike Holmes - Insulation - Globe & Mail July 27, 2007
- Polyurethane Foam FAQ
- Green Building Insulation - The Environmental Benefits
COMPARISON OF INSULATION COSTS OF HOUSE 1 VS. HOUSE 2, BOTH HOUSES 1ST FLOOR PLUS BASEMENT 3300 SQ FT.
| Basic Insulation Package (House 2) | Efficient Insulation Package (House 1) | ||
| Walls on 1st Floor - fiberglass R-20 Ceiling - blown cellulose R-40 Basement Walls - fiberglass R-12 Total Cost |
$1,320.00 $1,200.00 $1,270.00 $3,790.00 |
Exclusive combination of foam and insulation products Total Cost |
$9,200.00 |
Observation: Yes it will cost more than twice to insulate a house with the efficient insulation package (House 1), however here is a comparison of the energy consumption/savings to show that it is the better investment
DIFFERENCES IN ENERGY CONSUMPTION (ACTUAL NUMBERS)
| Basic Insulation Package (House 2) | Efficient Insulation Package (House 1) | ||
| Natural Gas Hydro Total Cost |
$2,220.00 $950.00 $3,150.00 |
Natural Gas insulation products Hydro Total Cost |
$420,00 $780.00 $1,200.00 |
RETURN ON INVESTMENT (ROI)
House with efficient insulation $9,200.00
House with basic package insulation (fiberglass) $3,790.00
Addition cost for efficient insulation - $5410.00
Savings on energy cost per year -> $3,150.00 - $1,200.00 = $1,950.00
ROI in 1sy year is 38%
This means that by investing in the Efficient Insulation Package homeowners would get a better return on their money than putting it into bank accounts or most other investment vehicles.
