- My Forums
- Tiger Rant
- LSU Recruiting
- SEC Rant
- Saints Talk
- Pelicans Talk
- More Sports Board
- Coaching Changes
- Fantasy Sports
- Golf Board
- Soccer Board
- O-T Lounge
- Tech Board
- Home/Garden Board
- Outdoor Board
- Health/Fitness Board
- Movie/TV Board
- Book Board
- Music Board
- Political Talk
- Money Talk
- Fark Board
- Gaming Board
- Travel Board
- Food/Drink Board
- Ticket Exchange
- TD Help Board
Customize My Forums- View All Forums
- Show Left Links
- Topic Sort Options
- Trending Topics
- Recent Topics
- Active Topics
Started By
Message
Energy Efficiency-Spray Foam Insulation
Posted on 9/2/09 at 7:16 pm
Posted on 9/2/09 at 7:16 pm
Are there any Builders, Architects or Developers that read these boards? If so, I'm interested in their take on Spray Foam Insulation.
Has anyone had any experience with it in general or know anyone who has?
Has anyone had any experience with it in general or know anyone who has?
4
Posted on 9/2/09 at 7:42 pm to cstullis
As a roof membrane??
Posted on 9/2/09 at 8:58 pm to cstullis
Buy it.
Make sure it is open cell.
It's worth every penny.
Make sure it is open cell.
It's worth every penny.
Posted on 9/3/09 at 7:05 am to Meauxjeaux
quote:
Buy it.
Make sure it is open cell.
It's worth every penny.
How much does it cost to do?
Posted on 9/3/09 at 8:15 am to Ziggy
I don't know if I would go as far as to say it's worth every penny. You need to just do the numbers to see if it's axtually worth it. If you are staying in the house 4-5 yrs, I wouldn't do it. Now, if you plan on staying 10 yrs, if might make sense.
Posted on 9/5/09 at 4:52 pm to guttata
I would think the opposite is true guttata - The longer he stays in the house, the greater time to recoup his investment.
In vaulted ceiling and rooms over garages, open cell foam applications are almost a requirement.
In vaulted ceiling and rooms over garages, open cell foam applications are almost a requirement.
Posted on 9/6/09 at 1:11 pm to cstullis
quote:
Are there any Builders, Architects or Developers that read these boards? If so, I'm interested in their take on Spray Foam Insulation.
Has anyone had any experience with it in general or know anyone who has?
tell us why you want spray foam?
the reason that I ask is because the spray foam may have a adverse affect on your home. for instance, if your unit is oversized and you spray foam then you may cause your unit to short cycle hich will drive up your elec costs... also, it wont run long enough to remove the humidity in the house causing mold problems. just something to keep in mind, thats why I asked and could offer you some help since i just did it.
This post was edited on 9/6/09 at 4:34 pm
Posted on 9/7/09 at 5:39 pm to cstullis
Had it sprayed in my new home last summer. I like it very much and I do recommend it. I kick all my buddies asses with my electric bill. Works great with the cathedral ceiling.
Posted on 9/8/09 at 12:39 pm to Churchill
Has anyone had it put in their walls post-construction to add sound reduction? I need to add something to decrease the sound in a shared wall from the living room (with speakers mounted) to the nursery. Any suggestions?
Posted on 9/8/09 at 5:25 pm to BigE19
quote:
Has anyone had it put in their walls post-construction to add sound reduction? I need to add something to decrease the sound in a shared wall from the living room (with speakers mounted) to the nursery. Any suggestions?
it does have "some" noise reduction capability but I would seriously consider using the proper material.
Posted on 9/8/09 at 5:49 pm to diat150
quote:
it does have "some" noise reduction capability but I would seriously consider using the proper material.
What about the drywall hardmounted on both sides of the studs? I've read that's a big limiting factor for retrofitting soundproofing.
Page 1 of 1
Back to top
Follow TigerDroppings for LSU Football News