Seattle Spray Foam
Northwest Spray Foam Co is Seattle, Washington’s insulation contractor leader in assisting families in saving their money and comfort levels through high quality insulation installation services. Poor insulation can result in much high electricity and gas bills when precious energy is leached through insufficiently insulated walls, attic and crawl spaces, costing you an unnecessary fortune in energy costs;
not to mention that your comfort level drops significantly when your home is too cold in the winter and too hot in the summer. Northwest Spray Foam Co specializes in tackling these problems with industry-standard as well as innovative techniques that fit our customer’s individual needs. About Us We are a full service insulation installation company that specializes in various insulation methods and techniques that will help our clientele save money as well as save their quality of life. We are passionate about helping our clientele live in more energy-efficient homes, assisting them through detailed analysis of their indoor environment to determine what custom solution we should apply to each unique situation. We have the equipment and the expertise to tackle any energy-loss problem, no matter how big or small it may be for residential or commercial properties alike. If you are looking for an insulation company near you, look no further! |
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Our Services
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Northwest Spray Foam Co offers a broad array of different insulation installation services for clientele in the Seattle area. Our methods and techniques are fully customizable depending on the specific problems that each home or commercial environment presents to us; we are able to make detailed temperature analysis’s within an indoor environment to determine what the problem resides so we can tackle it with our expertise in the insulation industry. All of our insulation specialists are certified and highly trained in the insulation field, ensuring that you will be receiving the highest quality services available in Seattle without breaking your bank account.
Attic Insulation
Wall Insulation
Crawl Space Insulation
Attic Insulation
Heat escapes with ease when improper insulation is installed in your attic area. Since hot air naturally rises, it is inevitable that your attic area is the most important area to insulate in your home. When the summer months hit and the temperatures become scorching outside, the issue flips itself on its head and suddenly your attic becomes a giant steamer box that sucks all of the cold temperatures from your ceiling that your air conditioner is working hard to replace.
Wall Insulation
Since attic areas are typically open even after construction of the home, it is a relatively simple task in rectifying poor insulation in those areas. Walls are a different story entirely. Because they are naturally closed environments, it is necessary to get behind the drywall when a homeowner or commercial business wants to fix or upgrade the insulation that wraps around and within a building. We can assist you in saving huge amounts on energy bills through a thorough check of your indoor area’s temperature loss patterns and fixing the situation through improved wall insulation.
Crawl Space Insulation
The crawl space is usually an area where people stay away from, only venturing forth into this dark and spider-infested place when a problem arises. What most don’t know is that crawl space areas can become major sinks of energy due to poor insulation practices that make heat leech away and energy prices skyrocket during winter time. Avoid these issues and go with a professional crawl space insulation company like Northwest Spray Foam Co that can go down there and help you live more comfortably.
Heat escapes with ease when improper insulation is installed in your attic area. Since hot air naturally rises, it is inevitable that your attic area is the most important area to insulate in your home. When the summer months hit and the temperatures become scorching outside, the issue flips itself on its head and suddenly your attic becomes a giant steamer box that sucks all of the cold temperatures from your ceiling that your air conditioner is working hard to replace.
Wall Insulation
Since attic areas are typically open even after construction of the home, it is a relatively simple task in rectifying poor insulation in those areas. Walls are a different story entirely. Because they are naturally closed environments, it is necessary to get behind the drywall when a homeowner or commercial business wants to fix or upgrade the insulation that wraps around and within a building. We can assist you in saving huge amounts on energy bills through a thorough check of your indoor area’s temperature loss patterns and fixing the situation through improved wall insulation.
Crawl Space Insulation
The crawl space is usually an area where people stay away from, only venturing forth into this dark and spider-infested place when a problem arises. What most don’t know is that crawl space areas can become major sinks of energy due to poor insulation practices that make heat leech away and energy prices skyrocket during winter time. Avoid these issues and go with a professional crawl space insulation company like Northwest Spray Foam Co that can go down there and help you live more comfortably.
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Spray Foam Insulation
Residential Insulation
Commercial Insulation
Spray Foam Insulation
Spray foam insulation is an extremely efficient method of insulating homes and commercial businesses. It is easier to install than traditional methods, is more resistant to mold and moisture, creates a durable seal wherever it is applied and is easier to apply in tight spaces like the crawl spaces beneath your home. There are a variety of options when it comes to having foam insulation installed, so call us today with your questions and we will be happy to answer them.
Residential Insulation
Northwest Spray Foam Co is committed to providing superior insulation services to homeowners in the Seattle, WA area. Our dedication is in helping private homeowners save money in energy costs as well as their quality of life, and we are able to achieve this by virtue of our highly trained residential insulation specialists who have many years of combined experience between them. We pride ourselves in the working relationships we have with our customers.
Commercial Insulation
With rising energy costs every year, we understand how important it is for businesses to have the most efficient operation possible to keep overhead costs low. Since businesses are not home environments, most bosses and employees just sit and suffer poorly insulated locations because they just accept it as a fact of life. The real fact is that this problem can be fixed through hiring a Seattle commercial insulation company that is adept at lowering your energy costs and raising the quality of life and you and your employees throughout the year.
Spray foam insulation is an extremely efficient method of insulating homes and commercial businesses. It is easier to install than traditional methods, is more resistant to mold and moisture, creates a durable seal wherever it is applied and is easier to apply in tight spaces like the crawl spaces beneath your home. There are a variety of options when it comes to having foam insulation installed, so call us today with your questions and we will be happy to answer them.
Residential Insulation
Northwest Spray Foam Co is committed to providing superior insulation services to homeowners in the Seattle, WA area. Our dedication is in helping private homeowners save money in energy costs as well as their quality of life, and we are able to achieve this by virtue of our highly trained residential insulation specialists who have many years of combined experience between them. We pride ourselves in the working relationships we have with our customers.
Commercial Insulation
With rising energy costs every year, we understand how important it is for businesses to have the most efficient operation possible to keep overhead costs low. Since businesses are not home environments, most bosses and employees just sit and suffer poorly insulated locations because they just accept it as a fact of life. The real fact is that this problem can be fixed through hiring a Seattle commercial insulation company that is adept at lowering your energy costs and raising the quality of life and you and your employees throughout the year.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How does spray foam work?
Trained experts apply a two-part mixture to the area to be insulated. The spray mixture quickly expands to cover all gaps and cavities, fully and permanently bonding to wood, masonry, metal, concrete, and most other building materials.
Is spray polyurethane insulation compliant with building codes?
Yes. Spray polyurethane insulation is permitted by building regulations in the Foam Plastic section. The usage of thermal barriers is also covered in this section of the regulation.
When should spray polyurethane insulation be sprayed during construction?
Spray polyurethane insulation is typically put at the same time as other forms of insulation during the construction process. That is, it should be installed after the rough plumbing, electrical wiring, and heating and cooling ducts have been completed. If you opt to spray polyurethane the whole outer shell, spray insulation may be required in some locations before the ducting is placed.
Is it permissible to have windows in an unvented attic that has spray foam insulation on the walls and roof deck?
Yes. Spray polyurethane insulation is permitted by building regulations in the Foam Plastic section. The usage of thermal barriers is also covered in this section of the regulation. It appears that heat radiation through the windows would heat up the attic. Windows in a
conditioned attic are comparable to those in your house. They're slits in the insulation. The energy they allow to pass through them must be compensated for by your heating or cooling system. Consider removing them or covering them in some way from the inside and insulating
them.
How should a home attic area be insulated? Is the foam installed on the underside of the roof rafters or between the attic floor joists? I've heard that it's applied between the roof rafters.
This is entirely dependent on the rewards you seek. Either approach will function perfectly, but there are instances when one has an edge over the other.
Unless and until the following conditions are met, I would insulate the floor.
Is it possible for a building owner to use spray polyurethane foam insulation?
Practically speaking, no. Spray polyurethane application necessitates sophisticated equipment as well as a trained installer who has received training in the safe and proper installation of the polyurethane system.
Is it possible for a building owner to hire the equipment and apply spray polyurethane foam himself?
This is a great question, and we get it a lot. Spray polyurethane foam (SPF) equipment is not available for rent, which is unfortunate for you DIYers. SPF installation must be performed by a qualified installer. It's not as simple as it appears. There are some tiny kits available, however,
they are designed for relatively modest jobs like sealing seams and cracks.
Can closed-cell foam be utilized beneath a roof deck with a peel-and-stick moisture barrier under metal roofing or roof shingles? Will sealing the roof deck on both the top and bottom have a negative impact on the roof deck sheathing?
Closed-cell SPF may be installed beneath a wood roof deck with peel and stick as a moisture barrier above the deck. Proper design is important, especially in very cold regions where the vapor drive is directed outward for an extended period of time. If properly ventilated, a ventilation chute between the foam and the wood deck that connects from the soffits to the ridge vents is an alternative for some designs to ensure dampness.
Is cured spray foam insulation hazardous to one's health? We recently removed a big amount of it and are unsure how to dispose of it. It retains a lot of water, so I was wondering whether it might be broken up into little bits and placed into plant soil. What are the recognized negative consequences?
Spray polyurethane foam is allowed for use as an insulating material in contact with soil, but we don't know how foam scraps would function as soil fill, thus we can't suggest it. Spray foam leftovers are typically disposed away in a landfill as regular construction trash.
Do we need a specific hood vent for our cooktop if we have spray foam insulation in our new home?
That is an excellent question. Your question, I feel, has less to do with putting spray foam and more to do with building an airtight house. However, it's great that you've realized that spray foam may help you build an airtight house. In a particularly airtight home, you want to decouple the range hood from the rest of the house by providing its own specialized makeup air system.
Does the expanding foam have significant hydraulic properties? Will it shift, distort, or raise building material if sprayed behind studs?
Spraying or pouring polyurethane foam into a wall cavity is not recommended since the expanding force may cause damage to the interior or outside sheathing. The ideal solution is to install the foam during a remodel when either the interior or external sheathing is removed.
Is there anything I should watch out for while completing an unvented attic area with a spray foamed ceiling/roof? Is it necessary to use a plastic barrier or anything else before putting sheetrock to the attic joists? The room will be air conditioned and have windows, but it will not be ventilated.
Open or closed-cell spray polyurethane foam is an excellent alternative for reducing outside noise via a wall. The most essential decision is to select the appropriate kind for your climate zone.
As there is no insulation (old construction), I am thinking of utilizing the product under the home in the crawl area (subflooring). What are the concerns for current termite bonds and potential termite infestation (termite resistant properties?). Although I realize that the material is not cellulose-based, is it termite resistant?
If you apply spray polyurethane foam (SPF) on the underside of the crawlspace floor, your termite inspector will be able to continue inspecting for termites around the perimeter. If you are putting SPF on the crawlspace walls, you must leave a 6" wide inspection strip on the walls.
Will re-roofing damage foam under the roof?
This is an excellent question. When placed appropriately, both open-cell and closed-cell spray foam insulation adhere exceptionally effectively to the bottom of roof decks and the rafters surrounding them. I'm not aware of any evidence to back up your theory. When adding foam to
the underside of a roof deck, this should not be a problem.
Will spray polyurethane foam sealing my building cause difficulties with interior air quality?
To get the best interior air quality, your building must be aired (moisture levels and contaminant levels). Most design specialists would advise you to seal the structure as tightly as possible while yet providing adequate ventilation via the heating and air conditioning system. Many
systems use a highly efficient "air exchanger" to pre-condition (either warm or cool) the entering outside air with the exiting exhaust air. In this way, you may construct an exceptionally energy- efficient outer shell with high-performance spray foam insulation while still offering regulated and energy-efficient ventilation.
Trained experts apply a two-part mixture to the area to be insulated. The spray mixture quickly expands to cover all gaps and cavities, fully and permanently bonding to wood, masonry, metal, concrete, and most other building materials.
Is spray polyurethane insulation compliant with building codes?
Yes. Spray polyurethane insulation is permitted by building regulations in the Foam Plastic section. The usage of thermal barriers is also covered in this section of the regulation.
When should spray polyurethane insulation be sprayed during construction?
Spray polyurethane insulation is typically put at the same time as other forms of insulation during the construction process. That is, it should be installed after the rough plumbing, electrical wiring, and heating and cooling ducts have been completed. If you opt to spray polyurethane the whole outer shell, spray insulation may be required in some locations before the ducting is placed.
Is it permissible to have windows in an unvented attic that has spray foam insulation on the walls and roof deck?
Yes. Spray polyurethane insulation is permitted by building regulations in the Foam Plastic section. The usage of thermal barriers is also covered in this section of the regulation. It appears that heat radiation through the windows would heat up the attic. Windows in a
conditioned attic are comparable to those in your house. They're slits in the insulation. The energy they allow to pass through them must be compensated for by your heating or cooling system. Consider removing them or covering them in some way from the inside and insulating
them.
How should a home attic area be insulated? Is the foam installed on the underside of the roof rafters or between the attic floor joists? I've heard that it's applied between the roof rafters.
This is entirely dependent on the rewards you seek. Either approach will function perfectly, but there are instances when one has an edge over the other.
Unless and until the following conditions are met, I would insulate the floor.
- My HVAC system and ductwork are located in the attic. Insulating the roof deck moves these energy losses into the thermal barrier, where they are saved.
- The attic space might be completed later.
- I live in a hurricane zone and have an older property with a roof deck that has to be strengthened against wind uplift.
Is it possible for a building owner to use spray polyurethane foam insulation?
Practically speaking, no. Spray polyurethane application necessitates sophisticated equipment as well as a trained installer who has received training in the safe and proper installation of the polyurethane system.
Is it possible for a building owner to hire the equipment and apply spray polyurethane foam himself?
This is a great question, and we get it a lot. Spray polyurethane foam (SPF) equipment is not available for rent, which is unfortunate for you DIYers. SPF installation must be performed by a qualified installer. It's not as simple as it appears. There are some tiny kits available, however,
they are designed for relatively modest jobs like sealing seams and cracks.
Can closed-cell foam be utilized beneath a roof deck with a peel-and-stick moisture barrier under metal roofing or roof shingles? Will sealing the roof deck on both the top and bottom have a negative impact on the roof deck sheathing?
Closed-cell SPF may be installed beneath a wood roof deck with peel and stick as a moisture barrier above the deck. Proper design is important, especially in very cold regions where the vapor drive is directed outward for an extended period of time. If properly ventilated, a ventilation chute between the foam and the wood deck that connects from the soffits to the ridge vents is an alternative for some designs to ensure dampness.
Is cured spray foam insulation hazardous to one's health? We recently removed a big amount of it and are unsure how to dispose of it. It retains a lot of water, so I was wondering whether it might be broken up into little bits and placed into plant soil. What are the recognized negative consequences?
Spray polyurethane foam is allowed for use as an insulating material in contact with soil, but we don't know how foam scraps would function as soil fill, thus we can't suggest it. Spray foam leftovers are typically disposed away in a landfill as regular construction trash.
Do we need a specific hood vent for our cooktop if we have spray foam insulation in our new home?
That is an excellent question. Your question, I feel, has less to do with putting spray foam and more to do with building an airtight house. However, it's great that you've realized that spray foam may help you build an airtight house. In a particularly airtight home, you want to decouple the range hood from the rest of the house by providing its own specialized makeup air system.
Does the expanding foam have significant hydraulic properties? Will it shift, distort, or raise building material if sprayed behind studs?
Spraying or pouring polyurethane foam into a wall cavity is not recommended since the expanding force may cause damage to the interior or outside sheathing. The ideal solution is to install the foam during a remodel when either the interior or external sheathing is removed.
Is there anything I should watch out for while completing an unvented attic area with a spray foamed ceiling/roof? Is it necessary to use a plastic barrier or anything else before putting sheetrock to the attic joists? The room will be air conditioned and have windows, but it will not be ventilated.
Open or closed-cell spray polyurethane foam is an excellent alternative for reducing outside noise via a wall. The most essential decision is to select the appropriate kind for your climate zone.
As there is no insulation (old construction), I am thinking of utilizing the product under the home in the crawl area (subflooring). What are the concerns for current termite bonds and potential termite infestation (termite resistant properties?). Although I realize that the material is not cellulose-based, is it termite resistant?
If you apply spray polyurethane foam (SPF) on the underside of the crawlspace floor, your termite inspector will be able to continue inspecting for termites around the perimeter. If you are putting SPF on the crawlspace walls, you must leave a 6" wide inspection strip on the walls.
Will re-roofing damage foam under the roof?
This is an excellent question. When placed appropriately, both open-cell and closed-cell spray foam insulation adhere exceptionally effectively to the bottom of roof decks and the rafters surrounding them. I'm not aware of any evidence to back up your theory. When adding foam to
the underside of a roof deck, this should not be a problem.
Will spray polyurethane foam sealing my building cause difficulties with interior air quality?
To get the best interior air quality, your building must be aired (moisture levels and contaminant levels). Most design specialists would advise you to seal the structure as tightly as possible while yet providing adequate ventilation via the heating and air conditioning system. Many
systems use a highly efficient "air exchanger" to pre-condition (either warm or cool) the entering outside air with the exiting exhaust air. In this way, you may construct an exceptionally energy- efficient outer shell with high-performance spray foam insulation while still offering regulated and energy-efficient ventilation.
Contact Us Today
Northwest Spray Foam Co is a locally owned small business that excels at building excellent rapport with our clientele. Through a dedicated customer service department we maintain effective and friendly communication with our customers, tailoring their insulation solutions to their specific needs. We pride ourselves in giving back to the community and do this through investing in the way we communicate with our clientele base.
“I couldn’t believe how much money you guys saved me on my gas bill when winter rolled around. After doing some math it was shocking how much it all added up. Thank you again for sorting out the insulation in my attic!” – Shirley W. |
“What an amazing job they did installing spray foam insulation in my old crawl space. Our tile floors were always freezing in the winter time and now it’s actually nice to walk around barefoot in my kitchen.” – Maria R. |
“I am a contractor here in Seattle and I stick with Northwest Spray Foam Co whenever I have a job that requires installation of insulation. Their work is consistent and always of high quality.” – Jim P. |