When it comes to insulating your home, choosing the best material for your job is crucial. But calculating how much insulation you need is also essential to ensure a smooth, cost-effective installation process and minimized waste.

Attic insulation is an extremely effective option for both new and existing homes, especially those with tight crawl spaces or high-pitched roofs. It expands to fill cracks and crevices that other types of insulation can’t, resulting in a tighter seal. This minimizes air leakage, which lowers your energy costs as your heating and cooling systems don’t have to work so hard.

The Benefits of Spray Foam Insulation with Foam Expert Group

Foam insulation has been used to stop heat escaping from the attic in England and Wales for decades, and there are two main types – open and closed cell. Open cell is softer and more flexible and can help prevent moisture from entering the attic space where it might cause timbers to rot, while closed-cell foam is rigid and provides better thermal insulation.

Despite being more expensive than traditional fiberglass batt insulation, spray foam insulation is long-lasting and a smart investment. It helps minimize indoor allergens like dust, mildew, and pollen that can trigger asthma and allergies. And, if the close-cell variant is installed, it will keep pests out by sealing gaps and crevices they might use as entry points.

However, some mortgage firms may not be willing to offer a mortgage to homeowners who have spray insulation installed, as it might inhibit their ability to visually inspect the roof. The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors says they might refuse to issue a mortgage or request an independent specialist report from the homeowner.

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