Unvented Attics
Unvented Attics
Unvented Attics
Unvented attics are a real concern for home owners. Receiving proposals for properly foaming the attic roof-line is nothing like getting bids on blowing cellulose on the attic floor or installing fiberglass insulation. Foaming the attic alters the chemistry of the entire home and has a direct impact on its pressure boundaries, the operation of the central HVAC system, water vapor characteristics, heat loads, etc. A homeowner simply getting a quick foam bid from a foam sales person or contractor who is not trained, certified and experienced in Building Science may be taking a big risk of permanently damaging the home or the health of the occupants. When receiving an all-inclusive detailed proposal from Go Green Energy Solutions answers to the concerns on the list below are always addressed.
SEALED FOAM ATTIC POINTS
When creating a sealed foamed attic points of interest are:
  • Attic ventilation.
  • The proper amount of inches and R-value necessary according to Building Science Principles along with residential building code and energy code.
  • Insulation currently on the attic ceiling floor and how to handle it.
  • Type of heating system in the attic and how to address open combustion furnaces.
  • Mechanical bathroom vents and disposing of the moisture properly.
  • Fireplace structure in the attic.
  • Dehumidification of sealed attic.
  • Type of roof sheathing material.
  • Condition of gable walls.
  • Overhangs, porches, soffits, and attached garages.
GETTING A DEAL
These areas of concern must be taken into consideration when receiving a proposal to foam-seal the attic. If any of these principles are not addressed properly then the enclosed foamed attic may prove to be a liability and, even worse, a major health & safety issue. Be skeptical of foam contractors who do not address these concerns, offer to beat anybody’s price, or offers a “99 cents per square foot deal.” In the world of spray foam you almost always get what you pay for.
Contact Us