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Any OTers have foam insulation in their house?
Posted on 5/16/14 at 2:44 pm
Posted on 5/16/14 at 2:44 pm
I have a construction company, but always put rockwool, fiberglass, etc. in my houses. For my personal house I'm looking at spraying in foam? My only concern is condensation. Anyone have any good/bad experience with spray foam? TIA
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Posted on 5/16/14 at 2:45 pm to B&TCoonhound
Wilserv. Call for a quote.
Posted on 5/16/14 at 2:45 pm to B&TCoonhound
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Any OTers have foam insulation in their house?
Yes
Posted on 5/16/14 at 2:52 pm to Paul Allen
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Wilserv. Call for a quote
Got bids from a few different companies already. Looking for any cons.
Posted on 5/16/14 at 2:52 pm to SG_Geaux
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Yes
And, good or bad? Any problems so far?
Posted on 5/16/14 at 2:53 pm to B&TCoonhound
I had it done in my attic a few years back when Obama was paying for it. I got no complaints
Posted on 5/16/14 at 2:54 pm to B&TCoonhound
I use it to help my premature ejaculation.
Posted on 5/16/14 at 2:58 pm to TigerintheNO
Just in the attic? What about your walls?
Posted on 5/16/14 at 3:02 pm to B&TCoonhound
Just curious here. Are you saying that what you sell your clients isn't good enough for your own place? Or is there another reason.
I am about to hire a builder and I would be mighty pissed if I found out he had different standards for his place and mine.
I am hoping there is a reasonable explanation like "we don't do that type of construction." Help me restore my faith.
I am about to hire a builder and I would be mighty pissed if I found out he had different standards for his place and mine.
I am hoping there is a reasonable explanation like "we don't do that type of construction." Help me restore my faith.
Posted on 5/16/14 at 3:22 pm to jbgleason
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Just curious here. Are you saying that what you sell your clients isn't good enough for your own place? Or is there another reason. I am about to hire a builder and I would be mighty pissed if I found out he had different standards for his place and mine. I am hoping there is a reasonable explanation like "we don't do that type of construction." Help me restore my faith.
No, not at all. I offer the homeowner various options. Everyone is just stunned by the price of foam. I can afford the foam, so I'm looking at getting it done. Most homeowners would rather put their money somewhere else rather than foam. I usually at least push them to get Tech Shield roof decking because it will help out with the energy bill and keep your attic cooler. As far as builders, I consider myself one of the most honest ones. I have come across a bunch of them that will screw you however they can to get a dime. My parents worked very hard saving the money to build their house when I was a kid and it was a big investment for them. I think that's why I don't have the heart to screw someone, because for most families it is a lifetime investments. If I can help you or anyone on the OT with building questions or even need me to come look/help you with something on your home, I would be glad to.
Posted on 5/16/14 at 3:22 pm to B&TCoonhound
Only con I have heard is the price.
Posted on 5/16/14 at 3:24 pm to jbgleason
New construction- had it installed whole house- 2500 heated/cooled plus pool. All electric. My bill is 165-200 year round. Will not live in house without the foam.
Posted on 5/16/14 at 3:26 pm to B&TCoonhound
You would be crazy not too. It makes a huge difference on ac, electricity, dust, attic temp etc.
My average electric bill is 210 and my house is over 3000sf and we keep it on 61 at night, 68-70 during the day.
I will not build again without having it. Do your garage and all your master bedroom walls to sound proof it.
My average electric bill is 210 and my house is over 3000sf and we keep it on 61 at night, 68-70 during the day.
I will not build again without having it. Do your garage and all your master bedroom walls to sound proof it.
Posted on 5/16/14 at 3:27 pm to LSU Neil
Good to hear Neil
Posted on 5/16/14 at 3:32 pm to B&TCoonhound
Spray foamed my last house,walls and attic, just under 4k living. Electric bill is low 200's. Love it.
Posted on 5/16/14 at 3:33 pm to lsu777
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You would be crazy not too. It makes a huge difference on ac, electricity, dust, attic temp etc. My average electric bill is 210 and my house is over 3000sf and we keep it on 61 at night, 68-70 during the day. I will not build again without having it. Do your garage and all your master bedroom walls to sound proof it.
I'm trying to size my AC units for foam insulation. My house is 5300+ living and I will most likely have a 5ton and 2, 4ton 18 seer units. It's going to be efficient as frick especially if I do foam.
Posted on 5/16/14 at 4:07 pm to B&TCoonhound
How does this work UNDER a house that's off the ground? Anyone had that done? My floors freeze every winter because my house is 2-3 ft off the ground.
Posted on 5/16/14 at 4:18 pm to B&TCoonhound
Thank me later.
LSU Ag Center Study on Insulation for Raised Homes in Louisiana
TL;DR - Closed Cell Spray Foam is better.
LSU Ag Center Study on Insulation for Raised Homes in Louisiana
TL;DR - Closed Cell Spray Foam is better.
Posted on 5/16/14 at 4:25 pm to B&TCoonhound
Applied correctly, and integrated into the design properly, there are no cons.
Condensation is a non-issue. Make sure you get a competent HVAC company that understands foam.
Foam is the best insulation on the market.
Condensation is a non-issue. Make sure you get a competent HVAC company that understands foam.
Foam is the best insulation on the market.
Posted on 5/16/14 at 4:29 pm to B&TCoonhound
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I'm trying to size my AC units for foam insulation. My house is 5300+ living and I will most likely have a 5ton and 2, 4ton 18 seer units. It's going to be efficient as frick especially if I do foam.
Why wouldn't the HVAC contractor do a j-load for you?
Assuming you have high ceilings?
You're gonna do hard pipe right?
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