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Spray Foam Insulation Bryan-College Station, TX
East Texas Spray Foam Insulation is your go-to partner in Bryan and College Station for all your insulation needs. Our highly trained and skilled installation technicians, superior insulation products, and customer-first attitude make us the premier insulation contractor in the Bryan–College Station, TX metropolitan area.
Your home is your castle, and for most of us, it's also our single most substantial investment and expense. The energy needed to heat and cool your home can be one of your more significant expenses. The same is very much true if you own a business with a warehouse or large office space.
At East Texas Spray Foam Insulation, we are proud to offer the best in insulation technology and other new solutions such as seamless roofing systems and polyurea coatings for all of your home, business and agricultural energy efficiency needs.
Your home is your castle, and for most of us, it's also our single most substantial investment and expense. The energy needed to heat and cool your home can be one of your more significant expenses. The same is very much true if you own a business with a warehouse or large office space.
At East Texas Spray Foam Insulation, we are proud to offer the best in insulation technology and other new solutions such as seamless roofing systems and polyurea coatings for all of your home, business and agricultural energy efficiency needs.
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About Our Product
We are all familiar with those long, hot Texas summers and the inevitable chill of winter in East Texas. Having the right insulation in your home or business is as essential as having enough insulation. New insulation technologies provide vastly superior results and value compared with traditional options, such as fiberglass and cellulose, in many situations.
Probably the most popular overall option among these new technologies is spray foam insulation. Although it has been around for a few decades, today's more advanced spray foam products deliver superior results, are environmentally friendly, fire resistant and last for the lifetime of your structure.
Probably the most popular overall option among these new technologies is spray foam insulation. Although it has been around for a few decades, today's more advanced spray foam products deliver superior results, are environmentally friendly, fire resistant and last for the lifetime of your structure.
Spray Foam vs. FiberglassIt is helpful to know how traditional insulation materials, such as fiberglass, perform to understand the function and benefits of spray foam insulation.
Put simply, fiberglass bat insulation (found in 85% of homes in America) is like hanging blankets in your walls. Fiberglass will slow down the rate of conditioned air loss from a structure, but the insulation itself is only one part of the system. Moisture barriers and air baffles must be used in conjunction with fiberglass insulation to achieve optimal results, more materials, labor, and expense. |
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A lesser-known concern with fiberglass insulation is that it has a life expectancy of 10 to 25 years. Most consumers do not realize this and often suffer additional expense and discomfort due to the lack of proper maintenance.
Spray foam insulation has more structural integrity than fiberglass insulation, and its performance will not degrade over time. If you have an older home with fiberglass insulation, you may be needlessly uncomfortable and using far more energy than necessary. We'll gladly assess your situation and recommend the best options. |
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R-value of Spray Foam Insulation
The R-value indicates the effectiveness of insulation; the higher the number, the better the insulation. Traditional fiberglass insulation has an R-value of about 2.2 per inch. Spray foam insulation has an R-value of 3.5 to 7 per inch, depending on the type of foam (more on that shortly).
Based on these figures, achieving an R-value of 30 with fiberglass requires nearly 14 inches of material. Spray foam insulation, on the other hand, could require as little as 4 ¼ inches.
While there are others, these three significant differences are each a critical consideration when making such an important investment in your home or business.
Based on these figures, achieving an R-value of 30 with fiberglass requires nearly 14 inches of material. Spray foam insulation, on the other hand, could require as little as 4 ¼ inches.
While there are others, these three significant differences are each a critical consideration when making such an important investment in your home or business.
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Spray Foam InsulationUnlike fiberglass insulation, spray foam does not merely hang in your walls. Spray foam adheres to the building structure, a significant distinction, and one reason that it will last a lifetime.
Just as the name implies, the insulating foam is sprayed into the desired areas as a liquid which expands to approximately 60 to 100 times its volume. This characteristic means that spray foam will fill all the cracks and voids to form a barrier against air loss and infiltration. No other materials or procedures are required to seal the structure's envelope, as would be the case with fiberglass. These same properties contribute to spray foam's use as a sound barrier and a moisture barrier, both of which are beyond the capabilities of fiberglass and other traditional insulation materials. |
The Two Types of Spray Foam Insulation
We mentioned earlier that the R-value of spray foam could depend on the type of spray foam used in your project. Two different spray foam formulations create distinctively different results. One is called closed-cell foam insulation and the other is open-cell spray foam. Each begins as a polymer combined with a blowing agent such as water and other compounds,
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Closed cell spray foamIf you're looking for the highest R-value, closed cell spray foam is your choice. Closed cell spray foam is nonporous and extremely dense. In fact, it has sufficient strength to allow for its use as a light structural and decorative element.
Once closed cell spray foam is applied, it begins to expand and forms a solid mass because, as the bubbles within develop, they remain intact. This makes closed cell foam an extremely strong and durable component of the building, increasing the strength of your structure. These features also create the added benefit of closed cell spray foam being an air, moisture, and vapor barrier. The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) considers closed cell spray foam a flood-resistant material. Because of its density and superior insulating qualities, closed cell spray foam is ideal for insulating spaces too small for other insulation options. |
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Open cell spray foamWhile mostly the same material, open cell spray foam is much less dense and lighter than a closed cell product. One feature of open cell spray foam is that it allows bidirectional drying, eliminating moisture concerns.
As this material cures, the cells open up, forming a slightly different and more pliable result. Open cell spray foam is best suited for interior uses. The fact that open cell spray foam is easier to install and that it takes less open cell material to fill the space than with closed cell also makes it a less expensive option. One of the most popular uses for open cell spray foam is for soundproofing. A 3-inch application of open cell spray foam will achieve an STC (Sound Transmission Class) of 35, meaning that loud speech is blocked. An untreated wall would achieve a rating of 25, where normal speech can easily be heard. This makes open cell spray foam the ideal solution for home offices and media rooms as well as many other situations where sound might be an issue, be it home or business. |
Installing Spray Foam Insulation
Whether your project requires open cell spray foam or closed cell spray foam, you want the job done right.
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Open cell spray foam is easier to install and a bit less expensive to use than closed cell spray foam. Still, there is significant knowledge and technique required for the correct application of either material. The typical Bryan or College Station homeowner does not have either the skill or the experience, let alone the equipment, to safely tackle the installation of spray foam insulation.
You can find many tutorials and videos online regarding the installation of spray foam insulation. However, there are a few things to consider if you might want to follow this path. To begin with, mishandling of the spray foam components can be disastrous for your project, or worse yet, a health hazard for you and your family. As a finished product, cured spray foam insulation is completely safe and non-toxic. On the other hand, the individual components are highly toxic and must be handled with caution and correct safety equipment and procedures. If the ingredients are mixed improperly, you may end up with a toxic mess that will never cure. |
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When spray foam insulation does not cure correctly, you will need to have it removed and then reapplied; a budget breaker no matter the scope of your work.
Another common problem for DIY enthusiasts is the correct application of spray foam insulation. It may seem like a simple process, but there is a significant amount of technique involved. You must understand construction methods and how the spray foam works as it is applied. Lacking sufficient knowledge and experience can mean that your building envelope is not entirely protected, and the R-value is much less than desired. With East Texas Spray Foam Insulation, you can be confident that your home or business is safe and well protected with the professional installation of your spray foam insulation in College Station. Contact us today for a free estimate! |
Is Spray Foam Insulation Worth It?Insulating your Bryan or College Station home or business with spray foam insulation will be somewhat more expensive than using fiberglass. Both the materials and the installation of spray foam cost more than traditional fiberglass.
However, the up-front cost of spray foam insulation is often recovered within a few short years. Depending on the size and scope of the work you have done, most consumers report that they realize the return on their investment within 5 to 7 years. These savings are primarily from reduced energy use for both heating and cooling. Not only will you save money on your energy bills by using spray foam insulation, but you will also spend nothing on future maintenance as you would with fiberglass. Plus, you will feel an immediate return on your investment with the improved comfort provided by using spray foam insulation in your Bryan – College Station home or business. |
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Safety of Spray Foam InsulationAlthough we mentioned this briefly earlier, it bears repeating.
No one wants their home or business in Bryan or College Station to be a toxic environment. Spray foam insulation is ideal as it is entirely inert and non-toxic once it has cured. The individual components used in creating spray foam, however, must only be handled by qualified professionals. Our technicians carefully train in all aspects of handling the various components and applying spray foam insulation. You can rest assured that our work is to the highest professional standards and that your home or business is safe and comfortable for everyone. |
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Why Spray Foam Insulation?Let's take a moment to review some of the many advantages of selecting spray foam insulation in Bryan and College Station.
Are you building a new home? Spray foam insulation can decrease the extra work required with fiberglass insulation and can also have a welcome impact on your HVAC requirements and cost. Is your home more than 20 years old? Chances are your fiberglass insulation has reached the end of its useful life. Upgrade to spray foam insulation and never have to do this again. |
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Get a Free Estimate Today
Wherever you live in the Bryan–College Station metropolitan area, East Texas Spray Foam Insulation is here to make your life better and save you money. Our highly trained professional staff are committed to superior craftsmanship, unmatched quality and world-class customer satisfaction.
When you call East Texas Spray Foam Insulation, one of our courteous customer care professionals will assist you with your project's details and recommend the very best insulation solutions for your specific needs. They will take the time to make sure you understand all the options and benefits so that you will be confident in your decision.
When you call East Texas Spray Foam Insulation, one of our courteous customer care professionals will assist you with your project's details and recommend the very best insulation solutions for your specific needs. They will take the time to make sure you understand all the options and benefits so that you will be confident in your decision.
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There is no need to endure another uncomfortable East Texas summer in your Bryan or College Station home or business. Never suffer through another chilly winter with insufficient protection from the cold.
East Texas Spray Foam Insulation wishes for all of our friends and neighbors in the Bryan–College Station metro area to live, work and sleep in comfort. Everyone here is ready and waiting for your call. Let us show you how much you and your family can benefit from the superior protection of spray foam insulation in Bryan-College Station. |