FAQs

Common types include spray foam insulation, rigid foam boards, and insulated siding. Spray foam is particularly effective due to its ability to create an airtight seal and provide excellent thermal performance.

Insulating from the outside allows you to upgrade your insulation without disrupting your finished interior. It improves energy efficiency, enhances moisture protection, and can be conveniently done alongside exterior renovations like roofing or siding replacement.

Insulating the crawl space helps maintain consistent indoor temperatures and reduces the load on heating and cooling systems, leading to lower energy bills and improved comfort.

Yes, a vapor barrier is essential to control moisture. It is typically installed on the ground and up the walls to prevent moisture from entering the crawl space.

Yes, proper insulation and vapor barriers can help control moisture and prevent issues like mold, mildew, and wood rot.

Yes, you should ensure the area is accessible, remove any debris, and address any existing moisture or pest issues. Your contractor will provide specific instructions.

Insulating your crawl space helps regulate temperature, improve energy efficiency, reduce moisture problems, prevent pipes from freezing, and improve overall comfort in your home.

Yes, proper insulation, especially spray foam, can help prevent condensation by creating a moisture barrier and regulating temperature.

Insulating your pole shed helps regulate temperature, reduce energy costs, prevent condensation, and make the space more comfortable for storage, workshops, or livestock.

Yes, Superior Spray Foam works with general contractors and/or homeowners.

Insulation reduces heat transfer, maintaining consistent indoor temperatures and reducing the load on heating and cooling systems. This leads to lower energy bills and improved comfort.

Insulation is typically installed after the framing, electrical, and plumbing are completed but before drywall is installed. Coordination with other trades is essential to ensure timely installation. In addition, if your new build is spray foamed, it could affect the other mechanical elements being installed. It's important to decide early on which product you'll be using to insulate your new build.

Yes, contractors can insulate the walls, ceiling, and even the garage door to ensure maximum energy efficiency and comfort.

Insulating your garage can improve temperature regulation, reduce energy costs, provide soundproofing, and make the space more comfortable for various uses.

Spray foam provides excellent air sealing, high R-values, and moisture resistance. It's ideal for hard-to-reach areas and irregular spaces.

Yes, contractors can remove old or damaged insulation as part of the project, ensuring the attic is clean before new insulation is installed.

Yes, a thorough contractor will inspect for and seal any air leaks before adding insulation to ensure maximum efficiency.

Yes, you should clear out any stored items, ensure the attic is accessible, and address any existing issues like leaks or pest infestations.

Yes, properly insulating your attic can significantly reduce heating and cooling costs by improving your home's energy efficiency.

Common recommendations include fiberglass batts, blown-in cellulose, blown-in fiberglass, and spray foam. The best option depends on your budget, attic structure, and specific insulation needs.

Yes, especially if the existing insulation is contaminated with mold, dust, or pests. Removing old insulation can help improve indoor air quality by eliminating these contaminants.

Yes, we also offer installation services for spray foam and blow in insulation. We can help you choose the best type of new insulation for your needs.

We work with local roll off services to ensure all insulation materials are removed from your property and disposed of properly.

We use specialized equipment to minimize dust and debris, in addition to taking measures to contain the work area and protect your property during the removal process.

The duration depends on the size of the area and the type of insulation. On average, it can take a few hours to a couple of days.

Contractors can typically remove all types of insulation, including fiberglass batts, blown-in cellulose, blown-in fiberglass, and rigid foam boards.

Insulation may need to be removed due to damage from water, mold, pests, or fire. It can also be necessary during renovations or if the existing insulation is old and no longer effective.

Blow-in insulation is versatile and can be used in attics, walls, and crawl spaces. It's particularly effective in areas with irregular shapes or hard-to-reach spaces.

Blow-in insulation itself does not provide a moisture barrier. However, it can be installed with vapor barriers or in conjunction with other moisture control measures.

Blow-in insulation can be added to both existing homes and new construction. It's particularly effective for retrofitting older homes without disturbing existing structures.

Yes, blow-in insulation is safe. Cellulose is often treated with fire retardants, and both cellulose and fiberglass are non-toxic. Proper protective equipment should be used during installation to avoid inhaling particles.

Blow-in insulation provides excellent coverage for attics, walls, and hard-to-reach areas. It offers good thermal performance, reduces air leaks, and can improve energy efficiency. It's also often made from recycled materials.

Spray foam insulation requires minimal maintenance. Regular inspections can ensure it remains in good condition, particularly checking for any damage or areas where air leaks might develop.

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Closed-cell spray foam has an R-value of about 7 per inch.

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Closed-cell spray foam acts as a moisture barrier, helping to prevent water intrusion and mold growth. Open-cell foam does not provide a moisture barrier and may require additional vapor barriers in some applications.

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Spray foam insulation can be installed in both existing homes and new construction. For existing homes, it can be applied to attics, crawl spaces, walls, and other accessible areas.

Yes, spray foam insulation is safe when installed correctly by trained professionals. During installation, proper ventilation is essential to avoid inhaling fumes. Once cured, spray foam is inert and poses no health risks.

Spray foam insulation offers superior thermal performance, high R-values, excellent air sealing, moisture control, and soundproofing. It can significantly reduce energy costs by improving a building's energy efficiency.

If you start noticing increased energy costs, your furnace turning on more often, ice dams building on your roof line, cold walls, condensation or water spots - give Superior Spray Foam a call and we can swing by to do a site visit. Please note that it's not always possible to solve these issues without a remodel.

If we're installing spray foam, you can expect a lifespan of up to 100 years. Blow-in insulation can typically last 20-30 years, but can settle over time - reducing its effectiveness.

It's important that the space is cleared as much as possible, which will allow us to move about the space more quickly. Superior Spray Foam covers anything in the space that might be immovable, including windows and doors, but we request that everything that can be removed from the job site is.

Yes, Superior Spray Foam is a fully-insured and licensed insulation company.

Yes. There are various applications that can help deaden sound, based on the specifics of your project.

This varies depending on the scope of the project. Most installations average between 1 and 3 days.

I only spray closed-cell foam. Open-cell foam is not common in our region due to the climate.

We can spray foam when the substrate is between 20-90 degrees Fahrenheit.

No. We can only insulate when we have access to exposed studs. We're unable to insulate by filling cavities.

Spray foam helps create a seal and acts as a deterrent, but is not a repellent.

Pricing will depend on r-value requirements and product choice. We offer free estimates that are good for 30 days, so you'll have a pretty close idea of the total cost before you commit.

Yes. Spray foam is not safe to breath until it cures. You and your pets will need to vacate the premises during installation and for 24 hours after the project has been completed.