Panhandle Insulation

Spray Foam Insulation_____________________________

Spray Foam Insulations have long been known to be the best insulations on the market. After all, spray foam is the only insulation that makes the house more energy efficient as well as quieter and healthier.

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	What is Spray Foam? Two liquid components are mixed together by atomization and quickly form spray foam. When sprayed into a wall cavity as a liquid, it flows into all gaps, voids and cracks expanding 100 times its original volume, sealing the entire wall system from air and insects.
	Saves Money - Spray Foam Insulation installed in your home can save up to 50 percent on monthly heating and cooling costs. This is accomplished by air sealing the home with foam and downsizing (rightsizing) the HVAC. According to the EPA, air infiltration can account for up to 40 percent of the monthly utility bill. eliminates the costly air infiltration.
	Healthier - Indoor air quality can be as much as 10 times more polluted than the outside air. This is because conventional insulation does not seal the home like . When is applied to a home, it seals the entire home, thus keeping out all unwanted dust, pollutants, allergens and pollens. It is estimated that 40 percent of all homes in America have one or more family members who suffer from allergies.
	Reducing Humidity in Your Home - Florida is considered a hot and humid climate. Not only is it very humid, but every time a shower is taken, the iron turned on, dishes washed, or clothes washed excess humidity is exhausted out into the home. This excess humidity must be removed or hazardous effects such as mold or mildew can occur. forms an air barrier around the house and allows the downsized (right sized) HVAC to reduce the relative humidity in a home, thereby significantly reducing the chances of mold and mildew to grow in the home.
	Rightsizing HVAC - Heating Ventilation and Air Conditioning equipment (Air Conditioner) must be downsized (right sized) when using . HVAC equipment does two things in our homes. It not only heats and cools the home, but it also removes the humidity in the home. Rightsizing (reducing tonnage) on the HVAC stops normal short cycling and allows it to run for longer periods of time. Running for longer periods of time allows the HVAC to remove the excess humidity that is put into the home. Rightsizing the HVAC also saves money on monthly utility bills as well as future replacement parts. What would be cheaper, replacing parts on a 4-ton HVAC unit or a 6-ton HVAC unit?
	One Thermal Envelope - Conventional insulation when installed insulates the walls and ceiling plane commonly called Two Box Theory. This method leaves the attic exposed to excess heat reaching temperatures of up to 160 degrees. Leaving the attic exposed also allows dust, pollutants, and pollen to enter the attic area and settle on top of the insulation. Over a period of time, these unwanted allergens build up and find their way inside our living areas. This is not true for . is sprayed to the underside of the roof deck sealing the attic area, and creating the One Thermal Envelope. The attic now becomes a "closed attic" and is not vented. The closed attic keeps out all dust, pollutants and pollens. When sprayed to the underside of the roof deck, the attic temperature will never exceed 10 degrees (nominal 5 degrees) hotter in the attic than it does in the living space. If the thermostat is set at 75 degrees, it will never exceed 85 degrees in the attic space. The lower attic temperature has many benefits, such as significantly reducing chances of mold and mildew, increasing efficiency of A/C duct work (discussed below), decreasing decay of wood and saving energy.

	A/C Ductwork - A/C ductwork is a major component when it comes to energy savings. It is important to note that ALL A/C ductwork leaks air. Conditioned air that you've paid for to cool your home leaks out of the ductwork located in the attic and goes right out the attic vents when your home is designed using conventional insulation. When this happens, it causes the house to go into a negative pressure which means the home is sucking hot outside air inside causing you to pay a double penalty on heating and cooling costs. Using and the One Thermal Envelope brings the A/C ductwork within the thermal envelope of the home. The air leakage from the ductwork is now used to help cool the attic instead of going out the attic vents. When the A/C ductwork is located within the One Thermal Envelope, the home will not go into a negative pressure resulting in more energy savings.
	A/C Ductwork and Condensation - When the A/C ductwork is located outside the thermal envelope and leaks cold air, this causes condensation. Condensation and hot attic temperatures will cause mold and mildew to grow which could lead to health implications. Using and the One Thermal Envelope, the attic temperature is increased relative to the dew point and there is a significant chance condensation will not occur, thereby reducing the chances of mold and mildew to grow.
	Recessed Lights - These lights are becoming very popular in the construction industry. However, they are causing some problems, such as condensation resulting in mold and mildew growth, as well as sheet rock damage. The recessed lights, when installed, have metal that is exposed to the very hot temperatures of the attic and metal that is exposed the the cool temperatures of the living space. The end result is that condensation forms which can lead to mold and mildew growth. Using and the One Thermal Envelope, the attic temperature is within 10 degrees (nominal 5 degrees) of the living space and chances of condensation forming is significantly reduced, again decreasing the chances of mold and mildew to grow.
	Crawl Spaces - Conventional insulation installed under crawl spaces is not a good insulation of choice. It leaves excessive gaps between the insulation and the wood and also has a void between the insulation and the plywood decking. Conventional insulation does not seal well around plumbing and is a nightmare when it comes to wiring for gaps and voids. "Cold floors" are a definite when using conventional insulation, and if expensive hardwood floors are installed, the chances of "cupping" are significantly increased due to moisture vapor transmission. If you look under any house with conventional insulation installed, it is a definite that insulation will be fallen out due to poor installation or animals trying to nest in the gap between the insulation and the plywood decking. When is applied it is sprayed directly to the plywood decking, leaving no gaps or voids and seals around the plumbing. is an air barrier so the chances of "cupping" on your hardwood floors is significantly reduced or eliminated due to moisture vapor transmission. Animals will never get between the insulation and plywood decking, as is super glued to the plywood decking.


	What is the Payback for ? The payback for Spray Foam Insulation is 31 days. It begins the 31st day and goes on indefinitely. Basically, it will not cost you one penny for Spray Foam Insulation to be installed in your home and have all of the great benefits described above. How do we do it? Easy! Let's assume you are building a 2000 square foot house and it is going to cost $3000 more to install in your home over conventional insulation. Borrowing money ($3000) would increase your monthly mortgage $18 per month at 6% interest. Now, let's assume your monthly heating and cooling costs would be $100. will save up to 50% on the monthly utility bill equaling $50. Now, it only costs $18 per month and saves $50 per month. That means actually pays you $32 per month.
	Example: Cost to Finance Monthly Heating & Cooling Savings Monthly Return	$3000 $18 $50 $32