When it comes to either finding a way to insulate a newly remodeled home or replacing your insulation after thermal imaging or a dramatic spike in your energy bills, you have lots of choices as a homeowner. There’s regular spray-foam insulation, cotton-based insulation and soy-based insulation.
There are many benefits to soy-based foam insulation, and because of the many benefits, it has become more popular when homeowners choose insulation. The following are some basics about soy-based insulation when it comes to picking wall insulation in Sacramento, CA:
What is soy-based insulation?
The title pretty much explains it all! This particular insulation uses soy as its main ingredient. It’s also spay-on foam, made of two sides that create a chemical reaction. Professionals will come and spray this on the walls of your home. Once it’s sat there for a while, it will expand up to 100 times its size, therefore fitting into every square foot of your wall. This seals the insulation very well.
Why should you use it?
When using soy-based insulation, it’s sprayed on using water and not gas like fiberglass insulation. Therefore, it’s safe for your body. Fiberglass also can digest moisture as it ages, therefore it is often susceptible to fungus and mold growing on it. That is not something you have to worry about if you use soy-based insulation! In addition, rats won’t eat soy-based insulation, so you won’t have to worry about rodents all of the sudden appearing in your house.
For the most part, soy-based insulation is an eco-friendly option. While all spray options are petroleum based, part of this petroleum is soy-based if it is truly soy-based foam insulation. Many companies use soybeans in about 10 to 20 percent of their finished products. Not only does it get rid of most of the petroleum, it also uses American-grown soybeans. This means you are supporting about 600,000 farmers and their employees when choosing soy-based foam insulation.
Along with soybeans and petroleum, spray-foam insulation is also made up of flame-retardants, blowing agents and a catalyst. Many of these extra ingredients, in combination with the petroleum, let the insulation create a chemical reaction, therefore allowing it to be sprayed on the walls of your home. Despite the chemical reaction, at least some of the ingredients are really green.
Last but not least, your soy-based insulation is cost-effective and does its job well. Research shows that soy-based insulation is just as good as insulating your home with traditional insulation. You will get more thermal resistance than fiberglass insulation, meaning you won’t have to pay as much for construction materials as less will be used.
Soy-based insulation will also save you money when it comes to your energy bills. Some places claim their insulation will lower energy costs by 50 percent. While soy-based insulation does cost more than traditional insulation does, the amount you will be saving on your energy bill will make up for the expense.
For more information regarding soy-based wall insulation in Sacramento, CA contact 5 Star Performance Insulation, Inc.!