Quality insulation adds comfort, energy efficiency and value to your home. What you may not realize, though, is that walls without proper insulation often lead to higher energy bills and possible issues with your HVAC system. As a homeowner, you must choose whether to insulate your home without removing drywall or by removing drywall.
The most common concern about insulating a house by removing the drywall is that doing so could cause significant damage and create additional expenses. On the other hand, many homeowners worry that insulating a house without removing drywall by retrofitting may not be as effective.
In this blog post, the experts at Edwards/Mooney & Moses discuss the proper methods for insulating your home without removing drywall and reasons to hire a professional.
Using Injection Foam
Injection foam insulation is wet polyurethane insulation injected directly into a wall. As the material dries, it expands, creating a thick foam that fits cavities, gaps and other smaller areas inside the wall. The polyurethane expands just enough to fill the spaces without causing potentially damaging pressure. Once the foam dries, you have an effective residential insulation solution.
The process of applying injection foam is straightforward. First, an insulation contractor arrives at your home and mixes the insulation material. They then remove part of the siding and drill holes into the structure. The final step is filing the area using the correct hose and nozzle. Arguably, the best part about using injection foam is that it doesn’t require drywall removal.
There are numerous advantages of using injection foam, including its ability to fill small gaps, its high R-value, and its ability to significantly lower energy costs. Injection foam can even add soundproofing to your residence and allow for healthier indoor air. The only special consideration when using injection foam is that your contractor will achieve optimal results when applying from outside.
Drill & Fill Method
With the drill-and-fill method, the insulation is blown directly into an interior or finished wall. The process starts when your insulation expert drills small holes into the closed wall. Once they complete this step, they connect a special blower to the holes and fill them with the insulation material. As soon as they reach the necessary insulation distribution, they seal the holes.
The most common materials used in the drill-and-fill method are cellulose or fiberglass, as the high R-value provides unmatched energy efficiency and soundproofing. Other notable benefits of this method include effectiveness, minimal invasiveness and ease of installation.
Why You Should Hire a Professional
Here are some benefits of hiring a professional to insulate your home without removing drywall:
- Expertise and experience: While there are certain home improvements you can handle yourself, insulation shouldn’t be one of them. Hiring a professional means you benefit from extensive knowledge and experience in today’s insulation techniques.
- Safety and efficiency: Professional insulation contractors use the proper equipment and avoid potential damage to walls to ensure the safety of your home and family. They also use techniques that provide the greatest efficiency.
- Quality of work: By trusting an expert for this job, you can rest assured that you’ll receive high-quality work and materials that last for years to come. This reduces the need for future insulation repairs or adjustments.
- Cost-effectiveness: Hiring a professional to insulate your residence will result in lower energy and maintenance costs in the long run.
Choose Edwards/Mooney & Moses for Insulation Installation in Columbus, OH
To recap, injection foam has a high R-value and can effectively fill small gaps, while the drill-and-fill method offers equal effectiveness and minimal invasiveness.
At Edwards/Mooney & Moses, we understand the importance of proper insulation for energy efficiency and comfort. That’s why we offer both insulation methods: injection foam and drill-and-fill. Our insulation experts can help you decide which option is best for your home and budget.
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