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Post by deantrip on Mar 9, 2013 14:12:38 GMT -5
Yes, I have heard of it, and installed it before, it does a really good job of sealing, but some things to keep in mind is that if you have a finished area already, they might not be able to do much with it as to apply it correctly you would need to strip out the old fiberglass or cellulose insulation, if you are thinking of remodeling the kitchen then it would be a great time to do it.
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Post by deantrip on Mar 9, 2013 14:13:45 GMT -5
Also, check your windows and such to make sure they aren't drafty, if they are drafty, then the better insulation really won't do much for you.
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Post by 2kids10horses on Mar 9, 2013 20:48:43 GMT -5
Actually, the spray foam insulation is applied to the underside of the roof. It makes the entire attic warmer in winter and cooler in summer.
It will not help if you have drafty windows and doors.
I believe there is a Federal Tax Credit available if you get it installed.
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Post by mtman on Mar 9, 2013 23:54:31 GMT -5
Has anyone here heard about Spray Foam Insulation? I'm wondering how effective this would be for an older home? We have it in a couple of out buildings......It's the best insulaton there is, I feel......However, I'm not sure you could inject it in finished walls, because it expands and might push sheetrock, or other wall covering away from the studs.....But on a remodel project, where the studs are open, it is shot in between the studs, and trimmed flush after it has finished expanding.....As I said before, I think it's the best there is......But it's also expensive.
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Post by Sam_2.0 on Mar 10, 2013 1:28:34 GMT -5
I talked to a contractor I know about getting it done at our house. There's little to no insulation in the outside walls. They would have to drill several holes in the wall and then patch when done. We also have plaster walls and it didnt seem worth the hassle for a home we hope to sell soon. But it definitely can be done on existing walls.
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Post by busymom on Mar 10, 2013 8:13:20 GMT -5
Wrongside, I don't know when your house was built, but my Mom's house was built after WWII. There is no insulation between the kitchen cabinets & the outer wall of the house. You might have the same problem with your house. If we remodel that kitchen before we sell, I'd add insulation to keep the pipes from freezing. We have to keep the cabinet doors open under the sink in the winter to prevent pipe freeze.
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Post by deantrip on Mar 10, 2013 13:21:48 GMT -5
Also if it is cold and drafty down by the floors, the problem area might be under the floor in the rim joists in the basement or crawlspace, might not have any insulation, if it is unfinished underneath, very easy to get in and seal with spray foam and it is a location that is very easy to lose heat through.
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Post by motherto2 on Mar 10, 2013 20:36:01 GMT -5
It works great, but you definitely have to get down to the studs to do it right. And expensive. Busymom - why not put heat tape on your mom's pipes under the sink? I used to put it on the pipes under my trailer that I owned 30 years ago. You just wrap around the pipes and then plug into an outlet. One of the great inventions
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Post by Deleted on Mar 10, 2013 22:14:20 GMT -5
You can get spray in insulation that is not foam & that might be better for adding insulation without the expansion problems. Check with your electric/energy company, they usually have several recommended firms you can work with for various types of insulation.
Get several quotes & decide from there.
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Post by hoops902 on Mar 11, 2013 8:26:17 GMT -5
::Actually, the spray foam insulation is applied to the underside of the roof. It makes the entire attic warmer in winter and cooler in summer.::
Actually, spray foam insulation is applied anywhere you want to insulate. It's by no means limited to the underside of the roof, and is far more common in other areas of the home than that.
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Post by Wisconsin Beth on Mar 11, 2013 8:51:16 GMT -5
Based on the HGTV/DIY I watch, there's various kinds of spray foam. I think it's different levels of insulation, somehow. And once you put it in, I'm told it's really hard to get out. So if you need to do electrical work, you want to have that done first and then spray. My kitchen is most likely a gut job, so I plan on using it in there. I don't think there's insulation between my cabinets and the outer wall either but our pipes don't freeze.
You can also get spray foam in a can, for along doors/windows. I used some by our front door and it does help with the drafts. My door needs some work so I've still got a draft but it's better this year. I got it at Home Depot and I don't remember it being terribly expensive. And it specifically stated it was for doors/windows.
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Post by deantrip on Mar 11, 2013 8:55:30 GMT -5
They do make non expanding foam insulation, problem is if you already have insulation in the walls (remodel), it doesn't really fill in very much and then you have a waste of time and money for the insulation, the crew and the patch job on the walls (for remodel). Definitely works best from the bare studs, a lot of people will only do a half fill with the spray foam so they still get a great seal and air barrier, then they run utilities and finish filling with a half bat of fiberglass or other insulation. Cheaper to do the half fill/half fiberglass as well.
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Post by Wisconsin Beth on Mar 11, 2013 8:57:49 GMT -5
Interesting. I didn't know that.
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Post by formerroomate99 on Mar 11, 2013 10:28:46 GMT -5
Just out of curiosity, if the place has walls that are 70+ year old plaster, then how likely is it to have any kind of insulation?
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Post by Chocolate Lover on Mar 11, 2013 14:03:41 GMT -5
It's fantastic, but expensive. I gutted a house I bought for a rental and had the whole vaulted ceiling spray foamed. Tremendously comfortable and quiet house now, but it cost significantly more than fiberglass. On behalf of your renters: Thank you! I can tell what the temperature is outside by putting my hand on the wall of the master bathroom. No insulation at all. Thankfully the whole house isn't like that but there are leaky windows too. LL's handyman once told me that the LL was originally fixing this house up for himself, I just don't get why he'd do that to himself.
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Post by formerroomate99 on Mar 11, 2013 14:42:09 GMT -5
I've had landlords tell me that there are a fair number of odd ducks in the landlording community.
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Post by Chocolate Lover on Mar 11, 2013 15:52:04 GMT -5
I'll take my odd duck anyway, he stays out of my hair and I do my best to stay out of his hair. I've seen him so little in the 5 years I've lived here that I have no idea what he looks like. lol
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