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When it comes to spray foam insulation, we understand that homeowners may have questions and concerns about any potential health implications, and finding the right contractor. At Vermont Foam Insulation, we prioritize your safety and satisfaction above all else. Here, we address common inquiries to provide you with the information you need to make an informed decision.

What are the potential risks associated with spray foam insulation?

  • When installed correctly by an experienced spray foam insulation contractor, spray foam does not pose any risk to a home or its inhabitants. However, there are some safety precautions during the installation process that the Vermont Foam Insulation team takes to ensure the safety of all parties: Vermont Foam Insulation requires homeowners to vacate the premises during installation and for 24 hours afterward, this is to reduce the risk of exposure to the material while it is being installed under high pressure.  And, because spray foam insulation creates an airtight barrier, we highly recommend resolving moisture issues before or concurrent with your insulation upgrades to avoid future issues like mold and rot. We can help uncover the cause of moisture issues in your home with an a site visit and often a subsequent energy audit (conducted by an independent third party). We can also provide some services to address your moisture issues, such as vapor barrier installations.

What are the health concerns related to spray foam insulation?

  • Any health concerns related to spray foam are centered around the atomization of spray foam chemicals that occurs during installation. However, once the foam cures, it is completely safe. Vermont Foam Insulation adheres to a standard safety protocol for installation, and homeowners are required to leave the premises for 24 hours after the installation is complete. Once cured, spray foam is totally inert - it is totally inactive and completely safe. 

Can the risks of spray foam insulation be mitigated or eliminated?

  • Yes, by following standard safety protocols, Vermont Foam Insulation does everything possible to eliminate risks associated with spray foam insulation installation. We ensure our employees safety by using person protective equipment (PPE). We ensure our customers’ safety by following industry standard safety guidelines which requires a building be vacated for 24 hours after our work is done. Through specific means and methods, we verify that our spray foam products have been installed according to the manufacturer’s guidelines on every job. We also employ powerful ventilation methods during the installation process so that our work area is well-ventilated during the installation process.. 

Are there alternative insulation options to spray foam?

  • While we don’t always recommend alternatives, Vermont Foam Insulation can install blown-in cellulose insulation and batt insulation depending on the exact needs of the project and building. However, we sometimes find that spray foam insulation is the superior insulation product for the majority of our applications. 

What steps can homeowners take to protect themselves and their families from the risks of spray foam insulation?

  • If you are looking to avoid any adverse health issues stemming from your upcoming spray foam installation, it is important to trust an experienced local spray foam installation company. If you have questions about the pros and cons of spray foam, Vermont Foam Insulation is one of the few spray foam insulation contractors in the state with tons of experience and that knows the product and process. We are here to answer all of your questions, so you can move forward with confidence. 

How can homeowners ensure that they are hiring an experienced spray foam insulation contractor?

  • It is important that you vet your insulation contractor. Look for things like: years of experience, customer reviews, and references. An experienced spray foam installer should have extensive knowledge of building science. Vermont Foam Insulation is Building Performance Institute Certified and accredited by the Better Business Bureau. We also have almost 20 years of experience with installation all types of insulation. Our continued growth and trust among our customers is a testament to our products and process.  

Can you provide examples of successful spray foam insulation installations you have completed in Vermont?

  • You can browse our gallery of completed projects here. 

Have another question? Call 802-367-3113 or contact us online to ask the spray foam insulation experts!

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What Our Customers Are Saying

  • Btw, it's simply amazing what a difference the basement insulation has made already. This morning I walked barefoot from the kitchen (over uninsulated crawlspace--always has a cold floor) into the dining room. The difference in floor temperature was startling.

    Jonathan, Norwich, VT

  • 10Q so much for "foaming" us.We are blown away by the incredible work. Your crew was equally kind and personable. We look forward to working with you again and will be showing our family our Foam Home at Thanksgiving. Thanks again

    Julie, Ludlow, VT

  • I can't tell you how pleased we are with the outcome of that huge roof project this Fall. It might have seemed a foolish expense and a waste to replace all those nice old boards and shingles, to end up with a roof that looked just the same as it did before.

    Tim & Kay, West Chesterfield, NH

  • Happy New Year to you both! Buddy and I just wanted to give you an update on our home since we had the insulation installed last summer. We are VERY pleased with how cozy the house is and are constantly amazed at the evenness of the temperature.

    Lynn & Buddy, WIndham, VT

  • Dear Willy and Crew, Thank you so very much for a job well done. We are proud and excited about the heating savings. You run a fine operation. Please let us know if you need a reference in the Brattleboro / Guilford area. We would be happy to provide one. Fondly, Richard and Ann-Marie

    Richard & Ann-Marie, Brattleboro, VT

  • As far as our dealings with Vermont Foam Insulation are concerned - they were good (very good).

    Sheila & Sam, Landgrove, VT

  • VFI did an insulation job for me last year in Wallingford, VT. Just have to say. WOW! What a difference! For the first time since we have owned the house the thermostat actually gets to the set temperature. We estimate we will save about $2600 on our heating bill alone this year!

    Scott & Wendy, Wallingford, VT

  • I cant believe how warm the bathroom on the new master side is and the powder room on the front of the house. What a difference! Thanks so much for your patience and hand holding throughout the process. The guys were hard working and respectful and a pleasure.

    Toby, Winhall, VT

  • It's been a pleasure working with you and your guys. Matt and Chris did a fantastic job. They were friendly, courteous, professional, and left the place clean and ready for our next phases.

    Chris, Arlington, VT

  • Pretty incredible.

    Joan & Barry R., Winhall, VT

  • Your crew did a fantastic job insulating our re model job. Everyone worked hard,kept the job neat, and did some hard crawl space work without a single complaint! Would recommend your company to anyone that asked me, and will have you back on any job I need insulation work. Thank you!

    Douglas H., Townshend, VT

  • Great job! Good plan. Workers competent. Right on schedule. Your weatherization reduced my airflow by 57 %.

    Elias P., Townshend, VT

  • These guys were great! The product and results are amazing. I highly recommend them. Honest and hardworking group.

    Ethan M., New London, NH

  • I appreciate VFI's responsiveness. Good company to do business with. Work was well done.

    Barry B., Manchester, VT

  • The crew was on time, worked efficiently, and did a great job. The area that was foamed is very tight, there are no gaps or drafts, and it is very efficient.

    Russ H., Ludlow, VT

  • Professional, prompt and great customer service. It came out great! Quality products!

    K.W., Ludlow, VT

  • Very professional.

    Joe S., East Dover, VT

  • The boys did a great job for us on a renovation project we did on an 1830's brick house in S Londonderry

    Michael G., South Londonderry, VT

  • VFI has been great with good info and fast fast response.

    Drew F., Dalton, MA

  • Will has been great with good info and fast fast response (sic)

    Thomas H., South Londonderry, VT

  • I waited until the coldest part of winter was over before giving this review. Improvement in heating and comfort was amazing. We no longer have 8 - 10 foot icicles on the back roof. The previous year the icicles were so large that when they crashed down they broke the deck railing.

    Peter M., Jamaica, VT

  • Your company was very professional and made the process quick and easy for us. We appreciate how neat and tidy you left the job and the quality of the work. We felt the difference in our home right away. Insulating our basement was a great investment.

    Pat G., Ludlow, VT

  • Your professional work at my home lead me to recommend Vermont Foam for the total insulation of the new addition at our church. We are very pleased with the quality of the work.

    Bob L., Bondville, VT

  • Your installers worked together as a perfect team, and their efficiency is reflected in the great job they did. Even their clean up was impressive; they left the attic in a spotless condition.

    Ray B., Newfane, VT

  • Excellent crew - appreciated their positive attitude, even when issues came up. Thanks!

    Peter V., Brattleboro, VT

  • Things went great at the cottage. Thank you so much.

    Bob & Sandra D., South Londonderry, VT

  • Work done on time . Nice people to talk to and to work with. Great job!

    George R., Wardsboro, VT

  • We have a house built in 1776. We had Vermont Foam do our basement and it helped keep our place much warmer in the winter. Gone were all the chilly drafts. And we burned 40% less fuel oil last winter. I heartily recommend Vt Foam Insulation.

    Eric T. , Chester, VT

  • Good workers....know there business

    Cliff H., Mount Holly, VT

  • Great service and work!

    Lois C., Woodstock, VT

  • Vermont Foam was on time, was in and out more quickly than I expected and did a great job. They had very little over spray, and cleaned up well. I would use them again if I had more foaming.

    Charles H., Shaftsbury, VT

  • Amazing workmanship and so timely. House is so much warmer. Customer service was impeccable. Highly recommend.

    Shea S., Londonderry, VT

  • VFI did a great job at my house. We had an old drafty stone-walled basement - full height and crawlspaces. VFI covered the dirt-floored crawlspaces with a heavy-duty plastic we had found & foamed the basement walls from the sills down to the plastic vapor barrier. Made a huge difference.

    Jim S., Dorset, VT

  • Solid crew and quality work. I had them do work to a vacation home and was not there to supervise. Everything was done right the first time.

    Jeffery T., Barnard, VT

  • Fast and efficient.

    Matt C., South Londonderry, VT

  • Energy Audit -- was done very professionally. Very happy.

    Paul W., Manchester, VT

  • Great Service! Fast, show up on time as scheduled and do what is takes to get the job done. These guys take insulation seriously and seal things up properly.

    Ryan P., Peru, VT

  • Excellent, professional installation with minimal mess, and nice clean up, as well as follow up to ensure everything was just right.Highly recommended in all respects, including reasonable cost.

    Ray B., Newfane, VT

  • Excellent company to work with through entire process, responsive, timely, courteous, reliable. The application of the foam was meticulous. Even in a basement no migration to walls, pipes or floor. Result were great. Significant decrease in heating cost and moisture in basement minimized.

    Liz B., Brattleboro, VT

  • Excellent job on my basement and crawl space in Newport NH. I was so satisfied, I will be also using Vermont Foam Insulation at my home in Gilsum NH in a few months.

    Mike B., Newport, NH

  • Your crew came in and did a great job and cleaned you after themselves. I am very satisfied and we are ready for the cold weather when it gets here. Thanks Paul

    Paul P., Springfield, VT

  • VT Foam wrote up a quote on the spot, did a test on my building, came back to spray exactly when they said they would, did terrific prep work, cleaned up after, ran a new test on the building and submitted (via electronic download) paperwork to Efficiency Vermont - ALL in a seamless,... Read More

    Liz F., West Dover, VT

  • The old drafty house now holds warmth in.

    Ed B., Rupert, VT

  • The entire team at Vermont Foam were a pleasure to deal with from the start of our project thru to completion, including dealing with Efficiency Vermont. They explained what is involved with the insulation process very clearly.

    Hallie L., Rupert, VT

  • Timely service. Very professional and knowledgeable.

    Stratton Mt., VT

  • ...We've been uncertain how we'll insulate the pony wall and the eaves, and had been considering wool insulation, regular fiberglass insulation, and blown cellulose. Now, Will is here to check out the house and tell us what he thinks about it being a candidate for foam.

    Tyler K., Arlington, VT

  • I have used you all from your beginnings and think the world of you and your expertise. Of course I love my warm home too.

    Ian M., Rockingham, VT

  • You are the very best.

    Kaye M., Dorset, VT

  • VFI made the project happen with ease and the crew were friendly and competent.

    Daniel O., North Springfield, VT

  • VFI did a great job on my basement. Arrived as scheduled and cleaned up very well when done.

    Paul A., Belmont, VT

  • Good service. We're happy.

    Russ M., Manchester, VT

  • We have used VFI for a bunch of jobs now, and continue to give them the opportunity to do our work in the future. As a GC, it's comforting to use the same trusted subs for our jobs.

    Peter C., Manchester, VT

  • Excellent, and professional job. These guys work extremely hard doing s very difficult job. Will was great to work with.

    Richard H., Chittenden, VT

  • The installers were very professional and check the work site over before starting. They explained the entire process and did a great job of covering area of our basement so they would not get any insulation on them during the spraying process.

    Scott D., Arlington, VT

  • Professional from first contact to completion of job. Great communication. Attention to cleanliness. Concern for customer satisfaction. Could not ask for more!

    Dottie S., Sandgate, VT

  • We were more than pleased with the service and the results. Intend to use company again once we have moved to house permanently.

    Jeanne, Weston, VT

  • I waited to write a review until the winter set in so I could really test my new insulation. President's weekend 2016 (record cold -20 degrees at my house in Weston), and my great room was toasty warm !

    Birgit S., Weston, VT

  • Good company to work with. They are thorough & informative.

    Keith H., Winhall, VT