Spray Foam: A Cure for the Syracuse, NY Cold

If thoughts of those chilly days and nights last winter have you wondering what you can do to be a little more comfortable in your Syracuse, NY area home or office, a call to Standard and the addition of some spray foam insulation could provide you the perfect respite from the weather.

It’s not a trip to the Bahamas, but maybe the next best thing. And cheaper too — in fact, with the energy savings the addition of spray foam delivers, the project will likely see monetary dividends on your utility bill savings in a short time.

Maybe the potential cost of an insulation project seems a bit intimidating at first, but if you take a look at the overall picture you will find in the long run it actually saves you money on heating in the winter and cooling in the summer. Plus you will enjoy more comfortable conditions benefiting everyone living in your home or working in your business. You’ll keep the extreme weather outside where it belongs and prevent costly ice damage repairs. Inadequate insulation can actually lead to serious ice buildup around the roof area during the winter months, and its weight can destroy the structure. If you thought the spray foam installation bill was pricey, try calling for a quote for that repair project. Snow and ice are inevitable this time of year in Syracuse, NY, so head off that potential damage with some new spray foam.

You’re not in this alone with Standard at your side … we will work with you to find any financial assistance that is available to help pay for your project. Because energy savings is beneficial to not just yourself but to the environment as well, there are governmental incentives to look at that can give you some help.

Spray foam installation can easily pay for itself in a short time. We can show you all the particulars and help you see if you qualify.

Standard offers only the best products in spray foam, with the experienced knowledge to help you make the perfect choice for your home or business. Spray foam is quickly becoming one of the most popular choices in insulation, and its benefits are numerous. Spray foam offers the greatest protection from air leakage of all insulations because of its fluid application, which gives it the ability to seep into any openings where heat escapes in the winter or comes in during the summer. Its compact consistency gives it the highest R-value available per inch of any insulation, offering the greatest energy efficiency to save on your utility bills while also keeping you more comfortable at the same time.

The spray polyurethane foam is activated when its two liquid components a combined on the job site by your friendly Standard technician via special mixing equipment. Once the two parts merge, that liquid expands into foam and is conveyed via heated hoses into the areas needing to be filled. The mixing and application isn’t an easy process, of course, and it’s prone to be a bit messy, so you’ll want to leave that job up to our professionals to make sure the job is done right and with the least mess possible.

The wall and ceiling cavities are filled easily because spray foam flows easily and naturally into the nooks and crannies of the space to be insulated, eliminating any potential drafts. It is also water resistant, so it will protect your investment from water damage and remove the likelihood of any condensation problems. Spray foam delivers protection from the moist conditions that are perfect breeding grounds for mold and mildew, helping keep you family safe from potentially harmful contaminants. It also helps protect against airborne contaminants like dust and pollen to make breathing inside a little easier, especially for anyone prone to allergies when cooped up for the winter.

We install open-cell, closed-cell, and green spray foam insulation in all kinds of structures, from A-frames and ranch styles to townhouses and cottages to brand-new construction. Wherever there‘s a need for additional insulation, we are here to help our Syracuse, NY neighbors.

Open-cell spray foam is the least expensive per inch of application. It boasts the benefits of an air and moisture barrier that not only saves energy but also offers sound resistance. It also has a Class 1 fire rating, and an R-value of about 3.6 per inch. With open-cell spray foam, there is no lingering chemical smell after application. It also uses less material than closed-cell spray foam, making it more environmentally friendly.

The closed-cell version of spray foam gives you an air and waterproofing barrier, a Class 1 fire rating, and an R-value of about 6.7 per inch. It can also be useful when applied along with fiberglass insulation. Closed-cell uses hydro fluorocarbon blowing agents, however, that have a higher global warming potential.

Green foam is the most environmentally-friendly, made from either material that has been recycled or is renewable. It uses a higher-yield material that is based from castor oil, an all-natural ingredient used for years as a cure-all and still found in daily household items like lip balm.

There may be several spray foam choices available to homes and offices in the Syracuse, NY area, but we don’t expect you to have to make the decision on your own. The best way to start improving your living and working comfort conditions is by calling Standard for a free home energy audit. We will give a thorough inspection to your own situation to see exactly how the installation of spray foam can improve your insulation, and likely save on the energy bills at the same time. Schedule a free energy audit with Standard today and start racking up the savings!

Standard has offered full, expert insulation services from the initial consultation all the way to the completion of the project in homes and offices across central New York since 1928. We are now the oldest and largest insulation company in the area, installing all kinds of insulating materials, including cellulose, rigid foam, spray foam, blown-in, and fiberglass insulation throughout the Syracuse, NY area. We’ll make your living and working space a little more comfortable in both the cold of winter and the heat of summer, while saving you some money on heating and cooling expenses at the same time.

For more information on spray foam insulation or any other Standard offering, call us at (800) 738-1424 or email: info@standardinsulatingco.com.

About Jason Porter

Jason Porter is Vice President of Operations at Standard and has over 25 years in the insulation and construction industry. He is a BPI-certified energy auditor and is the company’s leading expert in insulation and energy efficiency for homeowners and renters and the Mohawk Valley and the Capital Region.