How Much Does Spray Foam Insulation Cost?
There are a number of factors which contribute towards the price of spray foam home insulation, including the following:
The type of foam you need for your project
Closed cell spray foam is far denser than open-celled varieties, and is, consequently, more expensive than open celled foam. Although it has a slightly higher R value than open celled equivalents, it is generally best suited for use in commercial applications.
For residential properties, open celled foam is most appropriate-and considerably less costly as well.
Accessibility
Certain property constructions possess much more convoluted designs, making them challenging to insulate.
When this is the case, the inaccessibility of the area to insulate can cause costs to soar, with more manpower required to work around this problem.
Thankfully, spray foam can accommodate all sizes and shapes of space-making it the ideal solution for hard-to-reach areas, such as around pipework and ductwork.
Size Of Property
Put simply, the larger your home, the greater the amount of insulation it will require.
However, if you're looking to keep costs in check, prioritising insulating the roof space makes sound financial sense.
Why is this? Well, in an uninsulated home, a quarter of heat is lost through the roof, which makes it the obvious place to begin when choosing or upgrading your insulation.
Thickness Of Insulation
If you are reading this, the chances are you fall into one of these categories - those currently with no insulation (usually in older homes), and those that have outdated insulation installed that is in desperate need of upgrading.
A popular misconception is that the more insulation applied, the better the performance overall. To a certain level, this is true; yet it should also be noted that if spray foam is applied surplus to requirements, it can 'bulge' out from the rafters, making it both unsightly and ineffective.
This is why it is essential that you enlist a professional, qualified installer such as Pinnacle to ensure that the foam will be installed in the right amounts for you to capitalise on its benefits long-term.
Year Round Savings
As important as it is to know how much spray foam will cost you initially, we believe that it is even more important to know just how much spray foam insulation will save your household in the long term!
For example, if you have no insulation in your loft, you are already losing out on money and home comfort, an issue that needs to be addressed as soon as possible!
How does spray foam save you money?
For starters - spray foam will seal air within the property and help prevent heat loss; this will make it cheaper to warm your home in the winter and help you save money every year. If you wish to sell your home in the future, buyers will find buying your property with a more attractive option. The savings begin immediately upon installation, with energy savings of up to 45%!
Will spray foam improve my house?
Energy efficient homes are valued £10,000 more than those that are deemed non energy efficient. Recent research also indicates that over 70% of buyers consider energy efficiency as a main buying point.
We would say that's a big YES!
Discover more about the benefits of spray foam insulation here.