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Signs Your Attic Insulation Needs Replacing
Insulation in the attic, crawl space, and walls play an essential role in maintaining the comfort and energy efficiency of your home, especially in regions with extreme temperatures like Vermont and New Hampshire. However, many homeowners are unaware of the current state of their insulation and whether it’s time for an upgrade.
Save Big on Insulation Upgrades with Efficiency Vermont Rebates
The solution for an uncomfortable home that costs an arm and a leg to heat and cool is often to improve its efficiency by insulating and professionally air sealing it. But the upfront costs can be intimidating or even prohibitive here in Vermont.
Out with the Old Before the New: We Remove and Install Insulation
When it comes to home comfort and energy efficiency, insulation plays a crucial role. However, many homeowners overlook a critical step before their insulation upgrades: removing the old, ineffective material. At Vermont Foam Insulation, our dedication to installing the best performing spray foam insulation demands that we remove any and all underperforming or deteriorated insulation before installing new material. Why? Simply put, so that your home can experience the maximum benefits of insulation for the longest amount of time. Why Removing Old Insulation Matters Over time, insulation will deteriorate, slowly losing its effectiveness and potentially causing issues within your home. Here are a few key reasons why removing old insulation before installing new material is essential: 1. Moisture Damage and Mold Growth Insulation can absorb moisture due to roof leaks, condensation, or high humidity. Once wet, insulation becomes compacted and will lose its insulating properties. Worse, moisture can lead to mold growth, create health hazards, attract pests, and introduce unpleasant odors in your home. 2. Pests Even without excess moisture, rodents and insects are drawn to old insulation materials, using it as nesting material. If you’ve ever heard scurrying in your attic or found droppings, there’s a good chance your …
Why Insulation is Essential in the Extreme New England Weather!
New England is known for its breathtaking landscapes, charming covered bridges, small towns, and rich history—but it’s also notorious for its extreme weather. From the frigid winters that bring sub-zero temperatures to the sweltering summers that leave homes baking in the heat, New Englanders experience it all. This makes proper insulation a must-have for homeowners looking to stay comfortable year-round while also reducing energy costs. How to Weatherize for Year Round Comfort with Insulation Insulation acts as a barrier that slows heat transfer. In the winter, it traps warm air inside, keeping homes cozy without overworking the HVAC system. In the summer, it blocks external heat from penetrating living spaces, reducing the need for constant air conditioning. Without proper insulation, New England homes suffer from hot second floors, drafty winters, cold attics, cold basements, and skyrocketing energy bills. Every part of a house plays a role in temperature regulation. Let’s break down how insulation in key areas contributes to maximum comfort and efficiency. Attics Attics are often one of the biggest culprits when it comes to heat loss in winter and heat gain in summer. A leaky, uninsulated, or poorly insulated attic can allow warm air to escape in the …
How and When To Add Spray Foam Insulation
Spray foam insulation is a high-performance and long-lasting type of insulation that offers superior protection for your home. Known for its insulative and air sealing properties, spray foam can improve energy efficiency and enhance indoor comfort. Its numerous benefits and durable nature make it a popular choice for homeowners and builders throughout Vermont and Western New Hampshire. However, while spray foam can last for decades, its permanence also means that proper application is crucial. As spray foam experts serving the area since 2006, Vermont Foam Insulation provides award-winning, whole-home insulation services. Our team regularly undergoes extensive training to keep up with current best practices and we’ve built a reputation for outstanding service in both new construction and existing homes. The Spray Foam Application Process At VFI, we follow a strict protocol when installing spray foam insulation because it is a delicate process that requires training, experience, and attention to detail. DIY spray foam installations are not recommended due to the complexities involved and the potential safety risks. Our trained professionals use industry-standard equipment and techniques to ensure a safe and effective installation. Spray Foam for New Construction Homes New construction projects present the ideal scenario for installing spray foam insulation. …
How to Get Rid of Musty Crawl Space Odors
Transcript: A musty smell in the basement or crawl space not only makes the space nearly unusable, but can also indicate there are mold, or rot issues at play. To reduce odors, you need to address excess moisture that evaporates out of open earth. Vermont Foam Insulation specializes in moisture control solutions like dimple drainage matting, vapor barriers, and spray foam insulation. We customize waterproofing plans for each home to help reduce future mold and mildew, ensuring your space stays dry and pleasant. Trust Vermont Foam Insulation for expert service and lasting results. Call us today to learn more!
How To Prepare Now for a Comfortable Home Come Winter
As the summer sun shines bright and you enjoy the treasured time outside in Vermont, you might not be fully ready to think about winter. But the truth is, now is the perfect time to start preparing your home for the colder months. By making key upgrades during the summer, you can ensure your home is comfortable and energy efficient before the temperature drops. At Vermont Foam Insulation, we understand the importance of a well-insulated home for winter, and we’re here to guide you through the best practices to get your home winter-ready and reduce your winter heating costs. 1. Insulate Your Attic for Maximum Efficiency The attic is one of the most critical areas of your home when it comes to insulation. During winter, heat and air can escape through a poorly insulated attic, leading to higher energy bills and a less comfortable living space. By adding spray foam insulation to your attic now, you can create a robust barrier that keeps warmth inside your home where it belongs. Spray foam insulation is particularly effective in attics because it expands to fill even the smallest gaps and cracks, providing a continuous layer of insulation and vapor resistance. A well-insulated …
How to Insulate a Home That Has Radiant Heating
As a homeowner in New England, where the climate oscillates between muggy summers and frigid winters, ensuring your home is well-insulated is crucial for comfort and energy efficiency. In the winter, this becomes even more important in homes with radiant heating. Radiant heating systems can include column radiators, baseboard radiators, or subfloor radiators, and each will require a well-thought-out insulation plan to operate at its peak efficiency. Without proper insulation, much of the warmth generated by these systems can be lost, leading to higher energy bills and a less comfortable home. Challenges of Radiant Floor Heating Radiant heating systems can be efficient in distributing warmth, but face a unique challenge when it comes to heat loss. A significant portion of the heat produced by radiant floor heat can be absorbed by the floors, especially in homes with basements or crawl spaces. This results in a substantial amount of heat escaping downwards rather than spreading evenly across the living spaces. This not only reduces the overall efficiency of the heating system but also increases costs, and will not be as effective at keeping your home warm. It’s essential to address this issue head-on with proper insulation techniques to ensure that the …
Blower Door Test Services for New Construction
How We Ensure Your New Construction Project Meets Air Leakage Standards Blower Door Testing for New Construction Building a new home or commercial property in Vermont involves numerous steps to ensure it is energy-efficient, comfortable, and safe. The blower door test is the way builders can detect air leaks in a building, meet energy codes, improve indoor air quality, and verify the work being done is of the highest quality. All new construction projects are required to undergo this test to meet local building codes and energy standards. Vermont Foam Insulation (VFI) is the trusted partner for blower door testing for builders throughout Vermont, providing reliable and accurate results to help determine where insulation will be best utilized. Choose Vermont Foam Insulation for Blower Door Testing Expertise and Experience At Vermont Foam Insulation, we have been serving the insulation and building performance needs of the Vermont community since 2006. Our team of highly trained professionals brings years of experience to every project, ensuring fast and accurate blower door testing. Advanced Equipment We use state-of-the-art blower door testing equipment and are fully trained on operating and analyzing the results of a blower door test. Comprehensive Reporting After conducting the blower door …
Air Leakage Code Compliance for New Construction: What You Need to Know
Building a new home in Vermont requires adherence to stringent air leakage codes — but it also provides an opportunity to improve the long term energy efficiency, comfort, and even health of the occupants for the lifetime of the home. Vermont Foam Insulation, a leader in building performance and spray foam insulation upgrades 2006, offers a variety of solutions that can help builders that specialize in new construction meet these requirements, upgrade building performance, and increase customer satisfaction. Vermont’s Air Leakage Code Requirements The Vermont Residential Building Energy Standards (RBES) set specific air leakage requirements for new residential construction. These standards are designed to reduce uncontrolled air leakage through the building envelope, which can significantly impact a home’s energy efficiency and comfort. WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW: The Role of Insulation in Meeting Air Leakage Codes Proper insulation is crucial in meeting air leakage requirements. Both open-cell and closed-cell spray foam insulation are effective at sealing air leaks by expanding to fill gaps, and then permanently hardening. Both spray foam insulation types also offer the best R-value per inch of any material, and are extremely effective at preventing energy loss. Closed-cell spray foam also acts as a vapor barrier, providing …
When to Insulate Existing Walls
Transcript: Insulating existing walls can be disruptive, and is often limited by wall cavity space. At Vermont Foam Insulation, we recommend insulating existing walls primarily during larger retrofit projects. While it can be feasible in some scenarios, the real value comes when you’re already renovating and have those walls open to enhance insulation without the extra fuss. Focus first on insulating areas like the attic, crawl space, or basement where upgrades yield more significant energy savings and easier installation. It’s a smart move to boost comfort and efficiency when the opportunity arises in your home improvement journey. Call Vermont Foam Insulation to learn how we can help improve your home’s comfort and efficiency. When should you insulate existing walls? Insulating existing walls involves drilling holes in the wall, which are patched after installation. Focus on attic, crawl space, and basements first. Improve home comfort – call us today! 802-724-4712
Fix Indoor Drafts with Insulation
Feeling cold drafts in your home as winter arrives? Upgrade insulation and seal up air leaks to improve comfort year-round. Get a free estimate from Vermont Foam Insulation.
