How much can SPF save you in energy costs?
SPF insulation is a game-changer when it comes to energy savings!
According to the U.S. Department of Energy, the average home spends over $1,300.00 on energy bills every year. (Source) Approximately 40% of your home’s energy is lost due to air infiltration via doorways, wall sockets, and your six-year old who insists on opening their bedroom window when it’s 20 degrees outside.
Now, as you first consider why your child has this very non-budget-friendly habit, you may ask yourself another question…
What if there was a way to keep excess energy from escaping?
There is.
It’s called SPF insulation and it’s the leading solution for recouping and reducing your home’s energy loss. SPF closed-cell insulation is an exceptional insulation for a variety of reasons. SPF roofing insulation has the highest R-Value rating of over 6.0 per inch. (Lapolla) A significant portion of energy loss escapes through the roof, which is why an SPF roofing solution is known to save business owners up to 40% per year in energy costs.
SPF insulation is also very easy to install. Standard SPF insulation comes in a dual-compound format, isocyanate and polyol fiber. These two liquid compounds usually come in separate large barrels.The difference between closed-cell and open-cell SPF is about what happens next. As the compounds are simultaneously applied with a spray applicator, they bond and expand instantly on contact. If it’s closed-cell SPF, the foam isolates pockets of gas inside itself and create a much stronger bond than open-cell, which traps air instead of gas inside the foam.
The expansion and closed-cell processes mean that the foam is resistant to air, water, and even moisture. This can create a formidable energy barrier against both cold drafts and heat waves to keep your building or home’s interior environment at a comfortable temperature level. The liquid application of SPF allows the foam insulation to invade and seal off any crack or crevice, even the smallest one.