Polyurethane spray foam insulation is
an investment in our environmental future.
It is a green building technique that will pay
off not only in savings on energy bills, but in
comfort as well, and will offer a clean conscience
for reducing global energy consumption
to boot!
Rocky Mountain Spray Foam and Waterproofing
is known for its attention to detail,
customer service and delivery of a top quality
finished product. The Roofing Company has
incorporated Rocky Mountain Spray Foam
and Waterproofing as a well suited addition to
its family, and embraces the new division for
the same stellar qualities as are practiced by
The Roofing Company.
Spray foam insulation is the optimum
insulation on the market today. Spray foam
insulation expands one hundred times from
its liquid form to fill every crevice in its path,
thus completely sealing a structure. It is
delivered as a two-component system, with
the final product being manufactured on the
construction site itself. (The fuel required
to deliver truckloads of bulkier insulation is
thus eliminated from the process.) Semi rigid
open cell water based foam, has an approximate
R value of four per inch, and eliminates
air flow within the envelope of the structure.
It also eliminates convection within wall assemblies
by preventing the occurrence of the
convection loop created when there is a large
differential between the outside temperature
and the indoor temperature. This characteristic
of foam makes it the ideal insulation for
the extreme weather conditions experienced
in Colorado, particularly in the mountains
where the Delta T from exterior to interior
can be great.
In the same manner as water, spray foam
seeks the path of least resistance, making it
possible to insulate areas that are impossible
to insulate with any other insulation available
on the market today. Along with its other
marvelous qualities, open cell foam offers
wonderful sound absorption qualities.
Spray foam insulation completely stops
air infiltration, does not support mold growth,
eliminates the introduction of dust particles
produced by other forms of insulation and
prevents allergens from entering the building
as well. Air leakage in a home can account
for up to 50% of the power bill, so eliminating
the air leakage will immediately reduce
an existing home's energy consumption, and
will give a new home the same advantage
from the onset of the insulation phase of the
project. By reducing the energy required to
heat or cool a home, the carbon footprint of
that individual building is reduced, which
lowers the demand for energy, lowering our
demand on global non-renewable energy
resources.
Spray foam may be more costly to install,
but the return on the investment will be
achieved in 3-4 years. Also, there are many
expensive items that go into the finish of the
home (such as a fancy faucet, tile, range etc.)
that will in all likelihood be changed over
the life of the home. As a component of the
structural frame and envelope of the structure,
it is highly unlikely that the insulation
will ever be upgraded. (Unless, of course,
in the event of a major remodel.) The time
to invest in the insulation package is in the
initial phase of construction. Also, there are
construction loans available that have been
developed to assist consumers wanting to
build energy efficient homes, and when the
lower interest rates and projected savings on
energy bills, it is no more cost effective to
use a less expensive/less effective form of
insulation. So foam is a win win situation for
all involved!
Rocky Mountain Spray Foam Insulation
and Waterproofing offers a closed cell foam
product as well as an open cell foam product,
and can provide caulking and sealing packages
as well. The best finished product is one
that has completely eliminated all air infiltration
from the structure. Closed cell foam
has characteristics that make it applicable
for different applications from the open cell
foam, including the fact that open cell foam
cannot be used below grade, while closed cell
foam can, making closed cell foam a viable
option for crawl space and basement projects.
Remember-insulate tight and ventilate right,
for a happy healthy home!
We also recommend the installation of
an HRV or ERV for proper ventilation of
the building in conjunction with a complete
insulation package. This contributes to the
comfort level in the home as well as reducing
energy consumption by recovering energy
from the conditioned air within the interior
space of the home.
For additional information about how
you can benefit from the inclusion of spray
foam insulation in your new or existing
home, call Rocky Mountain Spray Foam and
Waterproofing at: 970-887-0104, visit
www.sprayfoam1.com or drop by our office located
in Granby at 28 Ten Mile Drive. We look forward to
hearing from you and to working with
you on your upcoming building project!
