Your unfinished attic is a space of untapped potential. With foam insulation, you can turn that unused space into a climate controlled storage room, a bonus room for your family to use, or keep it from collecting unwanted cold or hot air in unpredictable Midwest weather.
The attic is the space with the widest range of temperature changes in the entire home. If your roof doesn’t have the proper vents and duct work, those temperatures can get up to as high as 100 degrees during the summer. Foam insulation applied to a closed attic can bring those temperatures down and make that space usable for a number of options soon after.
Sealing cracks and gaps in the attic keeps allergens like dust and pollen outside.
Keeps conditioned air inside which can reduce energy bills.
A properly insulated attic can keep your home warmer in the winter and cooler in the summer.
Attics with foam insulation can increase the value of your home.
Spray foam insulation does need to be repaired, replaced, or topped off.
Foam insulation prevents heat transfer from leaks, which can extend HVAC system lifetime.
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With the proper preparation and planning, our team can come in and get your attic insulated with spray foam in less than a day.
Remove all existing insulation from the attic so that foam can adhere properly to the roof deck.
After removal, our crew will then come in and spray the roof deck.
Once clean up is finished, you can enjoy your conditioned attic space and feel the temperature difference.
Applying foam insulation to a roof deck can be a little different from applying it to walls. We’ve detailed some of the most common questions we get asked by our customers so you can make an informed decision if foam insulation is right for your attic.
Open-cell spray foam is generally recommended for attics because it allows moisture to pass through, which can help you identify roof leaks. Closed-cell spray foam is not recommended for attics because it can trap moisture and cause damage. However, closed-cell spray foam can be used along the roofline in high-wind areas to add structural integrity.
Spray foam insulation is environmentally safe, does not retain water, and creates an air seal in the space which makes a semi-conditioned space. While a cheaper option, fiberglass can trap allergens, dust and moisture which can lead to mold, does not create an air seal, and can cause irritation when coming in contact with skin. Cellulose is also a cheaper alternative, but weighs more than fiberglass, can shift over time, is also not an air seal, absorbs water very easily, and breaks down which needs to be replaced over time.
No. Spray foam insulation is applied to the underside of the roof deck, raising the insulation plane from the ceiling to the roof deck. This creates a conditioned space in the attic area.
No. Applying spray foam insulation to your roof deck should not significantly affect your roof shingles.