MONTROSE, Mich., Oct. 1, 2018 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The temperatures have started to drop, which means many homes will become uncomfortable as drafts make their way in.
This typically happens because there is poor or old insulation in the exterior walls of the home. Improving the exterior wall insulation will stop the need for the extra blankets, but many homeowners are afraid they will have to rip out all their drywall to get this done.
RetroFoam of Michigan wants them to know that's not the case.
Injection foam insulation can be installed from the exterior of the home, making the installation process quick and easy. Once crews are finished, the homeowner won't know anyone was there, aside from having a more comfortable house.
The injection foam wall installation process is slightly different depending on the type of siding that is on the home.
Homes with vinyl and aluminum siding only require a piece of the siding to be removed so holes can be drilled into the wall cavity. The foam is injected, the holes plugged, and the siding replaced.
For homes with brick exteriors, small holes are drilled through the mortar joints between every stud to inject the foam insulation. Once the cavities are filled, the holes are re-mortared to match the existing mortar.
Wood siding that can be removed will follow the same process as vinyl and aluminum. If the wood siding can't be removed, holes must be drilled through the siding and will be filled with wood plugs after the foam has been injected.
An experienced foam insulation contractor knows when the wall cavity is full by timing the cavity fill, methodical placement of the drilled holes, and feeling the back-pressure on the insertion hole.
Adding insulation to the exterior walls of the home can make a huge difference in how comfortable the space is. Especially when using an insulation material like injection foam, that creates an air seal.
That means the injection foam works to keep the outside air out where it belongs, while the air the homeowner pays to treat stays inside.
RetroFoam of Michigan has been working with homeowners since 2002 to help them take back control of their homes to make them more comfortable and energy efficient.
SOURCE RetroFoam of Michigan
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