Insulation Services In Alexandria
Residential, Commercial, Agricultural, and Industrial Insulation
As a long-standing insulation contractor, Tri County Foam Insulation has successfully provided proper insulating barriers on everything from new home builds and pole sheds to airplane hangars and grain silos. Focusing on insulation, we know all the ins and outs when it comes to insulation types, installation methods, and what to use where. Additionally, we maintain a high level of specialization in spray foam products. By taking our understanding of spray foam and using it in other applications, we're able to provide concrete repair services in the form of concrete lifting.
Our Range of Insulation Services
Residential Closed-Cell Spray Foam Insulation Services
Spray foam insulation (closed cell) is quickly becoming the go-to choice among homeowners, including those building new, as well as those looking to remodel. Spray foam insulation's natural action of expanding to fill every crack and crevice, forming a tight seal, makes it the perfect insulator. As a seamless application, it prevents moisture from coming through, reducing the humidity that often leads to mold and mildew issues.
Open-Cell Spray Foam Insulation for Soundproofing
All forms of insulation have some sound-lessening qualities, but open-cell spray foam insulation boasts soundproofing abilities that are better than most. As a low-density product, open-cell spray foam contains tiny cells that remain open and are connected by air pockets. These open cells and air pockets create a final product that has a soft, spongy texture that's good for thermal insulating and great for sound absorption. Like its closed-cell counterpart, open-cell spray foam provides an air-tight barrier, is mold and pest resistant, adheres to most building materials, and is extremely energy efficient.
At Tri County Foam Insulation, we suggest open-cell spray foam when soundproofing is the primary goal. For this reason, we often rely on open-cell spray foam for sound-blockage insulating of home theater rooms, interior bedroom walls, home offices, business conference rooms, and more. Whether building new o renovating an existing space, we can assist with temperature control insulation as well as soundproofing insulation. Contact us to learn more.
Going Beyond Spray Foam Insulation
While spray foam insulation often boasts more benefits, there are times when other forms of insulation are a more suitable option to meet your insulating and budgetary requirements. For those reasons, we also offer and install the more traditional forms of insulation, including blown cellulose and fiberglass batt. At Tri County Foam Insulation, we strive to be your go-to source for all your insulation needs.
Fiberglass Batt Insulation
Used as an insulating material for centuries, fiberglass batt remains one of the most widely installed types of insulation today. Available in pre-cut panels, with or without facing, fiberglass insulation is easily installed. The panels fit effortlessly into standard-size stud-and-joist frame cavities found along walls, floors, and ceilings. When it comes to using fiberglass batt insulation, our installers at Tri County Foam Insulation can easily use it in new home construction, home renovations, additions, walls, attics, and more.
Less expensive than spray foam insulation, the trade-off with fiberglass batt comes down to its thermal capabilities. Depending on the density selected, certain high-performance batts can obtain thermal resistance values ranging between R-3.7 and R-4.3 per inch thickness, while standard fiberglass batts typically fall between R-2.9 and R-3.8 per inch thickness. When compared to the polyurethane closed-cell spray foam we use, there is a significant difference. Whether you opt to use all fiberglass batt or a mix of various insulating materials throughout your home or business, we can help. Contact us to learn more.
Ignition and Thermal Barrier Coatings
More of a safety feature than an insulating boost, thermal barriers refer to some form of separation between any installed spray foam and the interior of the building (actual living space). Most spray foam insulation jobs naturally include a thermal barrier in the form of Sheetrock on the walls and ceiling. Areas that commonly do not contain pre-planned thermal barriers, but where spray foam is often installed include attics and crawl spaces. In these situations, an ignition barrier (in the form of a spray-on or brush-on coating) is required to protect the exposed spray foam on the attic and/or crawl space side.
Fortunately, at Tri County Foam Insulation, we fully understand the construction codes related to thermal barriers and ignition coatings. We know which form of protection needs to be placed where and are properly trained to install them. If you have questions about ignition coatings and thermal barriers as they relate to your home, we welcome you to contact us to receive answers or to schedule an in-home consultation.
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