One of the best ways to save money on your monthly electric bills is by choosing an efficient type of insulation for your home. Spray foam insulation has become an increasingly popular choice among homeowners in recent years for several reasons, including its ability to deter moisture and the fact that it is environmentally friendly, helping you to reduce your carbon footprint on the planet. Another major benefit to spray foam insulation is that it is resistant to mold and other bacteria! Pros vs. Cons of Spray Foam Insulation Spray foam insulation is a cellular plastic that creates a foam when sprayed and is considered to be a high-performance product by professionals. It insulates, acts as an air sealant, and a moisture barrier. Just like with any form of insulation, using spray foam insulation has both advantages and disadvantages. Advantages: One of the major advantages of spray foam insulation is that the foam is flexible and adheres to any surface on which it is sprayed, allowing it to fill the hard-to-reach cracks, crevices, and corners in the home. Spray foam is also resistant to mold and mildew. It also stays in place over time, unlike fiberglass sheets or cellulose insulation which often settle over time. Other advantages include lower electric bills, no need for a vapor barrier to be installed, and it provides an air-tight seal to prevent heat loss. Disadvantages: A major con of spray foam insulation is the expense. Because spray foam must be installed by a professional and can often use more material, the cost of using spray foam is generally two to three times the...
As the summer time is quickly approaching, you’re probably already thinking about all of the pests and bugs that the warm, humid air brings with it. And nothing is worse than seeing bugs or pests invading your home! Well, we all know that insulation helps to keep our homes comfortable and energy efficient by keeping our inside air in and the outside air out, but did you know that your home’s insulation could also act as a safeguard against bugs? Keep reading to find out how! What Damage Can Pests and Bugs Do To My Home? Before we know whether insulation can help to keep pests and bugs out, it’s important to understand why preventing these pests and bug infestations is important in the first place. Listed below are a few of the biggest negative impacts that pests can have on your home: Structural Home Damage: Pests can burrow or chew through the wood in a home, often causing structural damage to the property over time. This can lead to certain parts of the house to suddenly give way, which can be extremely expensive to repair. Electrical Damage: Pests are also known for chewing through a home’s electrical wires. This is not only inconvenient for the homeowner, but it also presents a fire risk. Disease Spreading: Pests and bugs can carry a plethora of diseases. Being stung, bitten, or even just being exposed to the air in a pest-infested area can put you at risk for contracting a disease. What Type of Insulation is Best for Preventing Pest Infestations? If you have experienced a pest infestation in an insulated...
Has your home or office been feeling cold lately, even though you’ve turned your furnace on and turned the thermostat up? If so, you may need to take a look at replacing the insulation. But insulation does more than just regulate the temperature of your home! The right insulation will also help to keep your home dry and in good shape over the years. That is why so many homeowners look for waterproof insulation! Spray foam is a type of insulation that has increasingly grown in popularity among homeowners over recent years. So is spray foam insulation waterproof? Let’s find out! How Does Spray Foam Insulation Work? Spray Foam insulation is a type of insulating material that also works as an air and moisture barrier. Spray foam insulation is widely used to insulate buildings and seal cracks and gaps; this helps to make the building more energy-efficient and comfortable. Spray foam insulation is created by a mixture of chemicals, which react very quickly, expanding on contact to create foam that insulates and provides a moisture barrier. There are two types of spray foam insulation: Open-Cell spray foam and Closed-Cell spray foam. How Long Does Spray Foam Insulation Last? Overtime, insulation tends to wear down due to various factors, including weather, critters, and general age. For example, although it can last several years, fiberglass insulation typically sags and deteriorates over time, leaving gaps that result in poor insulation. One of the biggest benefits of using spray foam insulation is its durability. Spray foam insulation can last a lifetime, or roughly around 80 years; the majority of homeowners never have to...
Did you know that Batesville is the oldest existing city in the State of Arkansas? Many of the homes in Batesville, Arkansas have original structures. While these are absolutely beautiful, they are not always the most energy efficient. Whether you’re in an older home or building a brand new one, Reeves Insulation is the best in the business for your insulation needs. Reeves Insulation of Batesville, Arkansas has been working in the insulation, window replacement, and weatherization business for over 30 years. We are here to help you lower your energy bills, and start doing that at an affordable price. Why You Need Your Insulation Installed Summers in Batesville are hot and humid, that’s no secret. Your electric bill is going to be through the roof if your air conditioning is running constantly to cool down your home. If your house has not been properly weatherized, that air conditioning is leaking out and wasting your money and your energy. If you call us at Reeves Insulation, we promise your home will be comfortable and at an affordable price. When you use Reeves, we will regulate the temperature in your home with proper insulation, windows, and home energy audits. When it is hot and humid outside, it should be cool and dry inside. You deserve to feel good when you’re inside of your home, and that is what we’re here to help with. Types of Insulation For Our Batesville Customers Reeves Insulation has 30 years of experience in the insulation industry. We are the insulation experts and we commit ourselves to giving you the highest quality of insulation that is...
With the colder weather coming in, you might be considering insulating your home. Spray foam insulation is one of the best solutions for both new and old homes! Spray foam insulation has many valuable benefits for homeowners. It saves you money, helps to deter moisture, improve indoor air quality, reduces sound, provides additional strength to the structure, and it lasts! Spray foam insulation is easy to install and is environmentally friendly, aiding you in reducing your carbon footprint. There are two different types of spray foam insulation - open cell spray foam and closed cell spray foam. Open cell and closed cell spray foam both have advantages and disadvantages. And although both of these insulate a home, they do so in different ways. You can read below to learn more about what each of these are and the benefits to them. What is Open Cell Spray Foam? Open cell spray foam gets its name because there is room, like a small air bubble, left inside each cell of the foam. This causes the open cell spray foam to be light, limber, and easy to work with. Open cell spray foam typically uses water as its blowing agent. It is moisture resistant and allows moisture to pass through instead of trapping it in the insulation. What are the Advantages and Disadvantages to using Open Cell Spray Foam? One of the best benefits to using open cell spray foam is that it is cheaper, which saves you money! Open cell spray foam expands more and allows for more air circulation than closed-cell spray foam. This type of spray foam also allows...
Whenever you get spray foam insulation in your home, it comes with superior advantages such as saving money, being more energy efficient, your home stays cooler in these summer months, and your house will just be much more comfortable. Unfortunately, as with most improvements you do to your home, making the right choice on what type of material to use can become incredibly overwhelming. We get asked all the time, what happens if I invest in spray foam insulation and then it gets wet? We live in a very humid state. In fact, I walked outside today and whenever I closed my front door, my hand was wet from the condensation that was caused by the humidity on my door knob. So it is not unusual that you are concerned about your insulation getting wet. It is safe to say that not all insulation is created equally. Some insulation is even used to insulate boats so it is likely that it will get wet at some point. If you choose the right insulation, and it is installed correctly by a professional you should not even be worried about it getting wet from humidity. There are instances where there may be a water leak, though. Let’s look at what this would do to your insulation. Open Cell vs Closed Cell Spray Foam While there are many different types of insulation, there are also different types of spray foam insulation. Open cell spray foam and closed cell spray foam are the two most common spray foam types. Spray foam insulation is available in two forms, either open cell or closed cell....
