Sprayfoam -- A Whole House Approach
More than 40% of energy loss is due to air leakage. Spray foam insulation will virtually eliminate the air leakage and energy loss, creating a more comfortable home and saving you hundreds of dollars annually. This energy savings will mean that you will also reduce your carbon footprint, and contribute to our nations effort to control greenhouse gases.
For further savings, all insulation projects qualifies for tax credit in 2011, up to $500. The ABC group of companies strives to offer you the necessary options you need to control your home's energy loss from the ground up.
Sprayfoam Applications
Attics
Removing traditional fiberglass and replacing it with spray foam will result in astounding energy improvements. Traditional insulation can cause ice dams and mold growth because it permits the flow of warm, moisture laden air to the cold roof surface, resulting in structural damage. We can insulate either the ceiling or on the roof deck, depending on the specifications and design of your home.
New Construction or Remodels
Spray foam in new construction can mean a 70% more efficient building, requiring smaller furnaces and air conditioners. Renovating with foam can make your old house into a state of the art "green" home.
Wall Injection for Existing Walls
ABC injects foam without removing your finished walls. The foam becomes an air barrier, completely sealing and insulating your walls.
Basements and Crawlspaces
This is one of the most overlooked areas of energy efficiency in your home, but it is critical to make improvements that control moisture and humidity, and follow new building codes that encourage "crawlspace encapsulation". Research has proven that outside air venting is wrong, and will contribute to mold growth and massive energy losses. Code now requires the crawlspace to be properly sealed at the ground and the space insulated - in Chicago the R-value must be minimum 15. Insulating the foundation of a crawlspace means the ductwork is protected and will function in a conditioned space. The result - No more cold floors! Enjoy a warm, healthier home by insulating your crawlspace foundation.
Sound Abatement
Since sound travels as air waves, filling the air gaps reduces sound transmission. Foam can also be used around noisy plumbing, between floors and interior walls.
Thermal Imaging
ABC Spray Foam Insulation uses thermal imaging to see the sources of your heat loss to help determine the best options to insulate your home or commercial building.