How much does spray foam insulation cost?
- There are many types of foam in various price ranges, such as fire-retardant foam insulation, that are used for foaming a structue. Although fire retartant foam insulation is usually used in limited amounts due to their premium expense, it changes the price of a foam insulation project by saving money over conventional foam ( less labor is needed and you do not need a radiant barrier in Austin, Texas.
- Foam that is made from renewable resources, such as soybeans, usually command a premium price. However, many concerned citizens are opting for soy-based foam insulation for environmental reasons.
- Synthetic based foam is as effective as many of the more expensive, boutique foams. Your spray foam insullation company should be able to give you choices of foams.
Should I get bids from several companies?
Treat foam insulation as you would another purchase. Search the internet, get referrals, and do not send out bids simply looking for the lowest priced installation. Remember, you want to save electric bills and have a more comfortable home. Often, the low bidder will be inexperienced or cutting corners. Remember, someone can always do it cheaper depending on the number of corners they cut (as in skimping on foam).
Hot Texas Sun running up your electric bills?
Many products in use today cannot compete with the scorching Texas sun. In 2011, mother nature let us know that WWII insulation was not going to cut it any more.
Time for something new and improved...
Everyone has to consider their budget and the amount of their house getting a direct hit from the west. It is the afternoon sun that is going to heat your house. Steady state is going to be equal by noon in many houses, two or three o'clock at the latest in all but the newest and best installed fiberglass batts houses. If you do not have a foam house, you better not have exposure to the western sun.