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Crawl Space Insulation Appleton, WIAt Appleton Spray Foam Insulation, we insulate your entire home, not just the parts that are easy to get to. Crawl spaces are notorious for allowing small drafts to enter the interior. Our expert technicians can insulate and protect your home’s framework inside the crawlspace, ensuring that harmful mold and mildew do not enter the home through the floor. Spray foam insulation is self-adhering, making its use as crawl space insulation fast and effective. The Appleton Spray Foam Insulation process ensures your crawl space will be safe from harmful mold and mildew while keeping the occupants comfortable.
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Why Do I Need Crawl Space Insulation Anyway?We tend to forget about crawl space insulation because we don’t often get under our homes unless there is a reason to. The reality, however, is that the crawl space in a home is just as important to maintain as the attic because we sometimes underestimate the effect an under insulated crawl space can have on our energy expenses. Ambient air in a crawlspace is exchanged several times a day by foundation vents, which in winter, allows cold air to enter the crawl space and chill the floor. This circulation of cold air usually results in cold, uncomfortable floors.
Although structures with a crawl space should also have a moisture barrier installed, many do not. In winter, moisture is less of a problem because the air is generally drier, allowing the moisture more time to evaporate. However, summertime humidity can often outpace the foundation vents, which can quickly lead to mold and mildew growth in the crawl space. |
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Why is Spray Foam Insulation Better in a Crawl Space?Spray insulation avoids many of the common pitfalls of insulating a crawl space because it requires no fasteners or vapor barrier. Batts have often been the historical crawl space insulation solution, but we don’t use them at Appleton Spray Foam Insulation because they can actually hold and harbor moisture and promote the growth of contaminants like mold. We don’t use blown-in fiberglass or cellulose for the same reason.
The materials we use at Appleton Spray Foam Insulation greatly reduce the potential of these contaminants to grow by sealing the surface of the crawl space against moisture. Spray insulation does a better job of shedding moisture than batts, which increases the ability of the foundation vents to keep the crawl space dry. Spray foam insulation is particularly effective in crawl spaces because it can be applied to the masonry foundation as well, which is something batts cannot do without additional framing. Spray insulation however, can be applied to essentially any surface inside the crawl space, which prevents these gaps from allowing air to pass. Our commitment at Appleton Spray Foam Insulation is to provide our customers with world class insulation services, professionalism, and stellar customer service. We understand that our job is very important, and we take it seriously by using only the best materials and technicians available anywhere. Contact us today or email us and let us show you how we can help. |