Financial Benefits of Foam Insulation

Once considered a luxury due to higher cost of installation, today’s high energy prices has made the initial cost of spray foam easy to recuperate in just a few years.

American Insulation Applicators Spray Foam Saves Energy by up to 40-50%
By developing a thermal envelope that increases R-value, stopping both air leakage and infiltration – thus keeping cooled or heated air inside. Its excellent insulating properties outperforms all traditional insulation materials.

American Insulation Applicators Spray Foam Saves Money on HVAC Equipment
Homes and commercial spaces insulated with A₂O SPF can downsize HVAC equipment by 30% on the average. For larger building complexes the savings can be greater.

American Insulation Applicators Spray Foam Decreases Maintenance Costs:
Needs no maintenance or replacement and it reduces the wear and tear on HVAC units, extending life and reducing their maintenance.

American Insulation Applicators Spray Foam Avoids Moisture Damage
Most moisture damage in buildings occur when warm moist air inside the building is being exchanged with the cold dry air inside an insulation cavity. As the moisture in the air condenses, it forms dew within the insulation. The spray foam is an air seal, whereas moisture movement and condensation does not occur. It is ideal for use in climates where buildings are both heated and air-conditioned because the situation is reversed in summer with moisture forming on the back of the interior vapor barrier.

American Insulation Applicators Spray Foam Increases Property Resale Value
Homes insulated with American Insulation Applicators Spray Foam have increased their resale value by an average of 5% and month after month provides utility bill relief that over the maturity of the mortgage can amount to 2 to 3 times the original investment.

How Much Foam Is Enough To Maximize Cost Savings?
Cost savings are achieved when a minimum of 3 inches of our A₂O 2# SPF are installed into the walls. With only 3 inches of thickness, the foam achieves a 0.84 Perm Rating eliminating the requirement for a House Wrap such as Tyvek. A₂O SPF can provide R-23 in walls constructed with 2'x4' studs. Most other insulation materials will require 2'x6' stud construction, adding 30% to framing costs. This is probably the single most important method for making your home energy efficient.

Estimating Your Cost Savings
Installing American Insulation Applicators is an investment in your home or commercial project. It will help reduce monthly utility bills by up to 40%. Average energy bills are around $300/month, representing a savings of $120/month, or $1,400 per year, or over $43,000 over the life of a 30 year mortgage. In addition, American Insulation Applicators installed SPF can increase your property value by up to 5%. On a median home price of $400,000, that’s an instant equity increase of $20,000. The ability to downsize HVAC tonnage requirements by 30% can represent another cost saving of $3,000-$5,000 for a typical home. Compared to the price of an American Insulation Applicators installation, even short run investment returns can be well over 100%.

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