Spray Foam New Orleans

Posted by Spray Foam Insulation Comments Off   May 30, 2011 @ 06:05

Spray Foam New Orleans Spray Foam New Orleans

Star Spray Foam Systems, LLC provides Spray Foam Insulation service to the residential homes and commercial buildings of New Orleans, Louisiana, and nearby regions. Our spray foam Insulation protects your home from air and moisture intrusion and lowers the energy bills.

Considered to be the best home insulation and commercial roofing membrane, Spray Foam Insulation helps in the optimum utilization of resources and protects your family’s health from unseen hazards.

Spray Foam is an environmental friendly and is made of polyurethane material. When sprayed the material is in liquid form and reaches the most recessed corners of the wall. On exposure to oxygen it expands to a size 100 times more than the original volume, thus sealing the gaps in the wall completely.

Compared to other insulation materials available in the market, Spray foam insulation may seem a little expensive. But in the long run you will know that the money you spend is worth it. Spray foam tends to pay off well over the time in terms of utility savings as it provides maximum insulation. Also it has to its credit many benefits apart from bill saving.

Spray foam is a difficult material to deal with as improper application of the material can lead to structural damage and thus it requires professional assistance.  EcoStarFoam.com is a leading service provider for spray foam insulation installation. Our team of professionals uses durable spray foam of various well known brands that cover every cavity in your house and make your home energy efficient. We are expert spray foam insulation contractors in New Orleans, Louisiana and also serve in Venice, Metairie, Hammond, Slidell, Mississippi, Houma and its nearby areas.

About Author
Star Spray Foam Insulation is locally owned and operated by Brad Harris. Our Office is located in New Orleans and operates in the Gulf South region to include Biloxi to Venice. Baton Rouge to Houma. Brad Harris has been a residential builder since 1996 and has a complete understanding of Residential and Commercial business and considers the most efficient and effective means of accomplishing the job under any circumstances.


Benefits Of Spray Foam Insulation

Posted by Spray Foam Insulation Comments Off   May 30, 2011 @ 06:05

Benefits Of Spray Foam Insulation Benefits Of Spray Foam Insulation

One of best solution to save energy in your home is to get Spray Foam Insulation done on your as it not only saves energy but  also keep the house warm and protect your house by keeping away pest, fungus and molds. Spray Foam Insulation is environmentally gracious and holds the highest oxygen index and zero fuel contribution compared to other petroleum based insulation product.

Spray foam insulation keeps residential and commercial building warm during winters and cold during summers, as it does not allow air to escape through cracks and holes thus completely insulates walls and roofs of building. Studies have proved that Spray Foam Insulation has helped minimize the cost of cooling and heating by more than thirty to thirty five percent.

Spray Foam Insulation is fire resistant and as well as water proof and you do not have to worry about pests and fungus because it is also rodent and pest proof. One major advantage of Spray Foam Insulation is that it can be easily applied and is also easy to set up.

Spray Foam Insulation has got many benefits like:

  • It’s a eco friendly product.
  • Lower Heating / Cooling Bills and a Comfortable Indoor Environment
  • Reduce Humidity and the Growth of Mold
  • Reduce Noise Levels
  • Tax Savings
  • Keep Pests Outdoors, Where They Belong
  • Provides enhanced quality of air along with energy efficiency.
  • Helps keep your home warm.

Spray foam insulation lasts longer and it sticks to the walls without falling like fiberglass. When touched it doesn’t cause itching, unlike fiberglass foam.

About the Author

Star Spray Foam Insulation is locally owned and operated by Brad Harris. Our Office is located in New Orleans and operates in the Gulf South region to include Biloxi to Venice. Baton Rouge to Houma. Brad Harris has been a residential builder since 1996 and has a complete understanding of Residential and Commercial business and considers the most efficient and effective means of accomplishing the job under any circumstances.


How does R Value work and affect a home’s energy efficie How does R Value work and affect a home’s energy efficiency

Choice of insulation needs a lot of research. Installing the right kind of insulation will significantly reduce the energy consumption of your house. It is essential you choose an insulation that gives a strong R-value to improve the thermal resistance of your house. The improved R-value of the house plays a vital role in reducing energy consumption.

What is R-value? R-value is the measure of thermal resistance used in the building and construction industry. The higher the R-value the better is the thermal resistance of the building. Many a times the building tends to lose its R-value over a period of time. An insulation of high R-value will increase the thermal resistance of the building. Thus choosing insulation with higher R-value will make a huge difference to the environment at home and energy bills you pay each month.

R value insulation ratings are used to measure insulations ability to resist heat flow. The higher the resistance the better is the effect of the insulation. Thus insulation needs to be purchased as per its R value, not thickness or weight.

The R-value your insulation holds makes all the difference in the heating and cooling of your house. As an insulator with high R-value can prevent the heat outside from entering your house the temperature within remains cool and you abstain from over using the air–conditioner during summer to cool your house. Similarly during winter the warm air generated by the heater remains within the house and does not transfer out due to the high R-value. Thus with a controlled environment at home and no transfer of heat you reduce the use of HVAC appliances. This trims down the bill amount you get each month.

The R-value required for every house depends on the climate and temperature of the area. Also different places of the house need to be insulated with different R-values. Like the insulation requirement of the attic of your house would be different from the kitchen. On an average an insulation with R-value of R-12 is ideal for basement insulation in North America.

Spray foam insulation is leading product in the market that provides and R-value of 6. The thermal envelop created by spray foam not only saves energy but also keeps the house dust free, water proof and fire resistant. Spray foam is expensive as compared to the other insulations in the market as it requires professional help for the installation. But the cost is recovered from the savings you make on the energy bills. EcoStarFoam.com is a leading service provider for spray foam insulation. Our team of professionals use durable spray foam of various well known brands to cover every cavity in your house and make your home energy efficient. Our service is well known in New Orleans, Louisiana and surrounding area.


Spray Foam Insulation in subfloors

Posted by Spray Foam Insulation Comments Off   May 11, 2011 @ 09:05
Spray Foam Insulation in subfloors1 Spray Foam Insulation in subfloors

As we know home insulation has becomes a very important part of the refurbishment project every house undertakes. There are a number of products that can insulate the walls and roof, but you need to look for a product that is efficient in giving a complete seal to your house and has a higher R-value. Hence many home owners tend to look at Spray Foam as a lifetime solution to solve the insulation problem of their house.

Many home owners while insulating their house tend to forget a very important place – the subfloors. By insulating the subfloor crawl space you can reduce the damp drafts rising through your floor and save money on heating and cooling bills. Also you feel much more comfortable in your house with less use of heating and cooling appliances.

Many a times it is difficult to insulate the subfloors of a house. The major problem arises when the subfloor is inaccessible. If the crawl spaces in the sub floor are accessible then you can easily cover them up with insulation and significantly improve the comfort of your home. Using spray foam for the insulation of such difficult places pays of really well.

Spray foam is made of polyurethane that is a mix of organic and inorganic substance. Since spray foam is in liquid state when sprayed on the surface it is far easier for it to reach the inaccessible corners of the structure. On contact with oxygen spray foam expands to a size 100 times more than the original volume and solidifies. This gives a foolproof sealing to the house affording you better energy saving and a comfortable environment at home.

By using spray foam insulation to insulate the subfloors you ensure reduced use of heating and cooling appliances in your house. Your floor feels warmer during winters and you abstain from over working the heater, same is the case during summers. The reduced use of HVAC appliances is positively reflected on the energy bills you get.

Subfloor forms a vital part of the structure of your house. Like the roof and the walls of your house you need to strengthen them as well. Spray foam insulation forms a very strong support to the structure of your house. It will have similar effect on the subfloors too. A subfloor is the foundation laid to setup the interior and levels of a structure. A weak subfloor can cause major damage to the building. Hence strengthening it with a tough material like spray foam will make your house sturdier.

The subfloor also forms an inlet for small insects. The gaps and cracks in the subfloors can lead to various kinds of insects to enter your house and give an unclean appearance. Spray foam insulation creates a seal so strong that insects cannot burrow through it. Thus insulating the subfloors with spray foam keeps your home insect free as well.

Spray foam may be a little more expensive than the other insulation materials in the market as it requires professional for installation. But it yields much more results than the other insulations. EcoStarFoam.com is a leading service provider for spray foam insulation. Our team of professionals use durable spray foam of various well known brands to cover every cavity in your house and make your home energy efficient. Our service is well known in New Orleans, Louisiana and surrounding area.


Is Spray Foam Insulation is fire retardant?

Posted by Spray Foam Insulation Comments Off   May 09, 2011 @ 09:05
Spray Foam Insulation is fire retardant Is Spray Foam Insulation is fire retardant?

Spray foam insulation is capturing the market super fast due to its abundant properties. No wonder every home owner considers it as a worthy investment. Compared to the other insulating products available in the market spray foam is a little expensive as it requires professional help for installation. But all that you spend of spray foam insulation pays off through the abundant benefits it has to offer.

Spray foam insulation forms a strong thermal envelop around your house and stops the energy to flow out through the walls or roof. Spray foam covers the house completely and seals all the gaps and cracks in the structure of the house, thus reducing scope of energy leakage. This reduces the use of HVAC appliances like air-conditioners and heaters as the cool/ warm air remains in the house and keeps the temperature comfortable for all.

Also, spray foam gives a strong support to the house. Spray foam expands and forms a very hard substance after contact with oxygen. This substance is tough to break. This gives your house a strong support to stand on. With the recent cases of hurricanes, homeowners tend to opt for options that will make their home tough enough to face harsh winds. And spray foam is not only an answer to the insulation problem but even forms a reliable support to your house.

The envelop that spray foam gives your house ensures complete safety from four elements of nature –

Wind – As it stops the infiltration of air within your house and makes it strong to bear harsh winds

Water – Spray foam makes your house completely waterproof and also keeps the moisture out

Earth – Earth is eliminated by keeping your house dust free.

And last but not the least; spray foam is also a very good fire retardant. Yes fire too!

Spray foam is made to meet the criteria of flame/smoke spread to be classified as Class-1 foam. This implies that spray foam is self-extinguishing. The make of spray foam comprises of an amalgamation of organic and inorganic materials that contain chemicals. However these chemical do not support fire. A combination of organic resin polysol and isocyonate under specified temperature and pressure conditions is used to make polyurethane material. This material has a unique ability to expand itself like foam to a size 100 times larger than the original quantity.

The barrier spray foam forms stops the fire from entering your house and spreading. Not only is the spray foam coating strong enough to stop the flames from getting in, spray foam itself does not catch fire to be a reason for the spread of it. Moreover, spray foam is a retardant which means that it extinguishes fire and stops it from spreading.

However, while getting spray foam installed in your house you needed to make sure that the team conducting the task is experienced in doing so. Also check that the product they use is of good quality and meets the criteria of flame/smoke spread. EcoStarFoam.com is a leading service provider for spray foam insulation. Our team of professionals use durable spray foam of various well known brands to cover every cavity in your house and make your home energy efficient. Our service is well known in New Orleans, Louisiana and surrounding area.


How to choose a spray foam insulation contractor

Posted by Spray Foam Insulation Comments Off   May 06, 2011 @ 09:05

Spray foam is emerging as the most coveted insulation for every household. The traditional fiberglass insulation has been replaced by the modern and efficient spray foam insulation. And why not, spray foam insulation gives not only the best envelop thanks to its R-Value of 6.00 per inch but it also makes your house dust free, waterproof, fire resistant and much more.

Spray foam is an insulation that cannot be applied by reading a do-it-yourself guide. It is imperative that you take professional help to complete the installation of this material. Also, spray foam insulation requires proper application to reap the abundant benefits it has for you. Hence you need to hire a professional to install it.

As spray foam is a very popular product in every household, there are many contractors who claim to install it with complete perfection. With so many service providers in the market the consumer is bound to get confused. While making your choice there are a number of categories that you can make to see of the service providers comply with it or not. The most important aspect you need to see is the experience of the contractor in applying spray foam insulation as it is a difficult material to handle. Hiring a novice can lead to delays, messes and even hazards like fire.

Here are a few tips on how you can choose the appropriate spray foam contractor –

  • Check your gut feeling when hiring a contractor. Analyze the first impression you get from the contractor. Does he respond promptly? Is he on time? Does he have good communication skills? Does he give satisfying answers to all your queries? A professional will come across as a person with complete knowledge of his field and accomplish the task in an organized manner.
  • It is important for you to know that the contractor you hire has a license for spray foam insulation installation. As per law a professional spray foam contractor needs to have a license for a proper and guaranteed application. When asking for a quote from a contractor check for license or for his license number.
  • Make sure that the products used by the contractor are of good quality. Using low quality spray foam will not give you the desired effect. You could end up replacing the spray foam a few years down the line which should not be the case. Also bad quality spray foam can support fire instead of resisting it. Hence make sure that the spray foam installed by the contractors is of certified quality.
  • The application of spray could cost you more than any other insulation. Normally spray foam installation could cost you around $1.5 to $3 per square foot. On including the labor charges the amount increases to $2.5 to $4 per square foot. Check the cost offered to you by the contractors approached. Enquire further to know why the contractor is charging more/ less.

To search for good service providers you can try searching on the internet or asking for references from family and friends. EcoStarFoam.com is a leading service provider for spray foam insulation installation. Our team of professionals use durable spray foam of various well known brands that cover every cavity in your house and make your home energy efficient. We are well known for our top quality services in New Orleans, Louisiana and surrounding area.


New Orleans Spray Foam Insulation and how it works New Orleans Spray Foam Insulation and how it works

To make your house comfortable and manage the temperature within it is important that you get it insulated with a reliable material. Apart from the traditionally used insulation Fiberglass, Spray Foam Insulation is really capturing the market as it has much more to provide than just insulation.

Spray foam insulation is the most effective product to give your house the best thermal envelope. It efficiently prevents leakage of energy from within the house and stops the infiltration of cold air within. Also it is the only insulation product that can offer you an R-value of 6.00 per inch. Apart from energy saving, spray foam makes a strong envelop around your house that supports the structure of your house. Moreover, it makes your house dust free, fire resistant, water proof, sound proof and keeps it away from mold, mildew and moisture.

Spray foam is made of polyurethane which is an amalgamation of organic and inorganic materials that contain chemicals. The combination of organic resin polysol and isocyonate under specified temperature and pressure conditions is used to make polyurethane material. The making of spray foam does not emit any kind of harmful substance in the atmosphere neither does its application. This makes it completely eco friendly.

The working of spray foam is also a very unique process. As we know spray foam is a mix of organic and inorganic substances. The make of the material gives it the property to be in liquid form when sprayed. Thus spray foam can creep into the most recessed corners and crevices. On exposure with oxygen spray foam expands to a size 100 times more than the original volume. Also it hardens to give a firm covering.

As spray foam expands to a very large amount after spraying it poses as a difficult material to work with. Installers need to work carefully while installing the insulation as improper application can lead to severe structural damages. Also the material once applied is hard to remove, so if the installer ends up covering important places like pipes and electrical inlets breaking them could be a pain. Proper application of spray foam can effectively cover every crack and seal the house perfectly.

As spray foam is a unique product to work with, it cannot be installed by a lay man with the help of a how-to-do-it manual. You need to hire professionals who are experienced in installing the insulation. The application of spray foam requires the use of a number of complicated equipments. Proper use of these equipment aid successful application of the foam. Also a trained professional will use appropriate amount of the foam and avoid wastage of spray foam. Thus, spray foam insulation needs to be installed by professionals only for best results.

There are many professionals available in the market providing the installation of spray foam insulation. EcoStarFoam.com is a leading service provider for spray foam insulation. Our team of professionals use durable spray foam of various well known brands to cover every cavity in your house and make your home energy efficient. Our service is well known in New Orleans, Louisiana and surrounding area.