Spray Foam vs Fiberglass: Is the ROI Worth the Cost?

Spray Foam vs Fiberglass: Is the ROI Worth the Cost?

Last spring I got a call from a homeowner in a panic. She’d just gotten three quotes to insulate her 1,400-square-foot attic — one came in at $1,800 for blown fiberglass, and two others came in at $7,500 and $9,200 for closed-cell spray foam. All three contractors told her their option was “the best investment.” … Read more

Open Cell vs Closed Cell Spray Foam: What Most Contractors Skip

Open Cell vs Closed Cell Spray Foam: What Most Contractors Skip

Last spring, I got a call from a homeowner in central Utah — Climate Zone 5 — who was furious. She’d just paid $4,800 to have her attic roofline sprayed with open-cell foam, and three months later she was seeing moisture stains on her rafters. Her contractor had done a beautiful job on the application. … Read more