New Home Insulation
The go-to Insulation Company Builders Choose for Reliability and Quality
Install Green Home Insulation To Increase a Home Values
Building a house isn’t just putting the bricks together, you know that. You need professionals you can rely on for technical expertise to make the new building safe, energy-efficient, and comfortable. Hiring a professional insulation company can provide you peace of mind that the insulation of your new house is in good hands.
Builders are well aware that material costs may add up quickly, but insulation is one area where you should never skimp. It may add significant value to a home, and with Connecticut’s severe winters, a house with adequate insulation can attract more buyers. Therefore, it makes sense for a savvy builder to insulate to the maximum level.
At Green Apple Spray Foam, we help in building energy-efficient houses of high value by aligning the insulation plan with other building components. We don’t offer run-on-the-mill solutions. Instead, we support the builders to create the design that allows for the right insulation levels to be achieved.
We understand that building a house is a complete system. The planning of your project encompasses several areas. Let us help you with the insulation; we will ensure that the right services are provided and the correct approach is taken.
Why Choose Us as Your Insulation Contractor?
High-Quality Service
We pride ourselves on optimizing energy efficiency, by considering the interaction between the insulation and other building components. This strategy is known as the whole-house systems design approach and it results in the highest level of comfort, less heat loss, air sealing, and energy efficiency.
Done On Time
When it comes to building a new house, time is of the essence. Our trained installation crew works swiftly and efficiently to enhance your building’s energy efficiency and bring the insulation job up to code, all while staying on time.
Quality Products
We never compromise on the standard of products that we use. We only use the best quality insulation products from renowned brands like Certainteed and Owens Corning.
Connecticut Specific Expertise
Our experienced team has worked with many local builders and contractors to add energy efficiency, comfort, and value to new homes. We are the experts in insulation here.
Meet Energy Codes
Our professional process allows us to achieve high R-values that match or even exceed set standards.
Increase Home Value
You want a high RO on your investment. We can help you achieve that by making the new house safe and comfortable for the buyer.
Where do we Insulate in New Home Construction?
Interior and Exterior Wall Insulation
If not insulated properly, exterior walls can allow a lot of air to leak into and out of homes and buildings, which reduces energy efficiency and can cause energy bills to increase.
Attic Insulation and Ceiling Insulation
As one of the biggest culprits of energy loss in homes, attics are a good place to start when you need to insulate. Insulation can be installed in attic knee walls, ceilings, etc. Insulating the attic can help reduce energy loss, which can help homes stay more energy-efficient and comfortable.
Basements/Crawl Spaces
The lower levels of a home (basements and crawl spaces) are a huge source of energy loss and moisture infiltration. Both ventilated and unventilated crawl spaces should be insulated.
Why It Is Important to Add Insulation During New Construction
Oftentimes, adding insulation to an existing home doesn’t ensure enduring performance and efficiency. Insulation is part of a broader system and works best during the construction phase. Proper insulation and vapor barriers must be applied and thoroughly air-sealed while building the home, to provide a tight thermal envelope for maximum efficiency and minimum energy expenses.
It is quite difficult to produce a continuous vapor barrier after the home has been completed and sold, therefore it is vital to get it correctly during the construction period.
What People Say
Every time you hear the heat kick, or the air conditioning start up again, its costing you money.
What People Say About Us
Every time you hear the heat kick, or the air conditioning start up again, its costing you money.
Products That We Use
Spray Foam
R-3.6 per inch for low-density,
open-cell foam to R-5.5 to R-6.5
per inch for high-density, closedcell foam.
Benefits of Insulating New Homes
Improves marketability
Deters Rodents and Pests
Prevents structural damage from moisture
Provides some soundproofing
Prolongs the life of the roof
Improves Green Rating of Building Project
Improves the function of the HVAC system
Factors We Consider When Insulating New Homes
The R-value, or resistance to heat transfer through a substance, is a critical indicator of high-quality insulation. The greater the R-Value, the lower your energy bill will be. Your insulation contractor should choose the right R-value according to your geographical location.
Adding high-quality insulation, such as spray foam, should improve the soundproofing of the new home too. This way, homeowners can manage energy costs, interior climate, as well as outside noise. The density of spray foam dampens those vexing noises that we are all too familiar with – the barking dog next door and even loud traffic.
FAQs
Spray foam insulation is the ideal way to achieve a proper R-value. However, Foam insulation is two to three times more expensive than standard insulation materials, such as cellulose or fiberglass.
While foam insulation is initially more expensive, the air seal reduces the long-term cost of spray foam through lower monthly energy expenses, no future insulation repair costs, and the elimination of comfort issues that foam insulation resolves.
When constructing a new home, it is essential to consider not just the initial expenditures, but also the lifetime costs and potential problems that the insulation will prevent.
In addition, it is crucial to note that cellulose and fiberglass will settle and degrade with time, losing their insulating effectiveness. This also increases costs because these materials must be replaced.
The selection of insulation material is determined by R-values. R-values vary based on the type of insulation, its thickness, and its density. A material with a higher R-value performs more effectively than one with a lower value. Another factor to consider while choosing an insulation material is budget. While closed-cell foam has a greater R-value, the material is quite expensive. Some builders choose the less expensive options to meet their budget requirements.
Spray foam insulation specifically has an off-gassing period of 24 hours. During this time, all the crew has to vacate the property to stay safe.
You’ll need a different R-Value depending on your location and the area of your home you’re insulating (walls, crawlspace, attic, etc.). R-13 through R-23 are typical recommendations for exterior walls, whereas R-30, R-38, and R-49 are recommended for ceilings and attics.
Applying closed-cell spray foam is the best option to achieve the proper R-value in tight spaces. However, a builder might not prefer closed cell spray foam for several reasons. In this case, fiberglass batting or cellulose is used.
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237 Stepstone Hill Road Guilford, CT 06437
