Crawl Space Insulation Solutions with Xtreme Alaska Spray Foam
If you’re an Alaskan, you know a good many things about how wonderful and wild this state can be!
Living here requires a ruggedness of spirit and a steadfastness of body that many people don’t realize.
The winters here – while beautiful and worth weathering – are no joke.
Temperatures stay in the negatives for weeks, at times, and that makes for many a dark, freezing day!
It is winter we prepare for during most of the year, just as our ancestors did, and winter that chills our bones if we do not tend to the needs of our homes and roads and communities when the weather is warm.
But most of us are industrious and clever enough to know when to work, when to rest, when to get out and explore the amazing, and when to hunker down in our homes.
We are Alaskans, after all! We’ve learned a thing or two over the years!
We are here because we choose to stay here, and we have a deep connection with the land and wildlife that we simply cannot let go of.
So, we make do!
We figure out the best way to survive, and we do that!
But nothing lasts forever in this winter-ruled landscape, and that truth is most easily felt in the construction and maintenance of our shelters.
Insulation Solutions for Alaskan Homes
Our homes are our main line of defense against the bitter cold of Alaska’s winters, and they serve us well, as long as we have the right tools at our disposal.
Humans are always figuring out new and better ways to protect ourselves and solve problems. We learn from the successes and mistakes of generations past, and strive to pass on that knowledge to our children.
Traditions are valued here, and will continue to be valued for generations to come, but certain winter-related problems are better solved by more efficient, updated solutions – like spray foam insulation – than by more traditional choices.
Why does using spray foam insulation in Alaskan homes and crawl spaces matter?
Because if we don’t have the right insulation in our homes, that makes winter more difficult!
With inferior insulation, we are plagued all season long – from above our ceilings and below our floors – with preventable issues.
Ice dams form on the eaves of our poorly insulated attics.
Vented crawl spaces sap the heat from our floors and fall prey to moisture and mildew, creating a potential health hazard for our families.
In short, nothing good comes from inadequate insulation.
But we don’t have to settle for cold feet and ice dams!
We don’t have to be ruled by our expensive energy bills!
When Xtreme Alaska Spray Foam installs spray foam insulation in your home, barn, or toy trailer, your winters can be much more pleasant…
So you can enjoy the finer things that winter brings to our great state – like the Northern Lights and backcountry snowboarding – and leave the rest behind!
Sick of ice dams? Check out this blog on how spray foam can help prevent them!
Tired of cold floors in the morning? Wishing your toes were toasty instead?
It may be time to have Xtreme Alaska Spray Foam install spray foam insulation in your home’s crawl space!
Crawl Spaces and Energy Loss
Winter weather wreaks havoc on our crawl spaces – and our energy bills – especially if we have a vented crawl space below our floors.
Why does that matter?
Well, the presence of a vent means that air from outside – cold, winter air – gets under our floors, and decreases the temperatures we pay so much to achieve in our homes.
Much of your heated air can be lost through your floor, and graciously given to your vented crawl space, if you so choose…
But no one wants that!
The issues don’t stop there, either.
If your crawl space needs insulating, you have to be careful of what type of insulation you have installed.
Why?
Because traditional fiberglass insulation, especially when mixed with a vented crawl space, is a recipe for mildew.
And air isn’t the only thing allowed to pass through a vent. Moisture can get in, too – especially when spring thaw sets in!
Moisture + Fiberglass Insulation = No Bueno.
But a vent isn’t the only way that moisture can get into your crawl space.
Even if your crawl space isn’t vented, without adequate insulation installed, you may still struggle with mildew formation.
How?
Due to condensation.
Just like a cool beverage on a hot day forms moisture on a glass, a drastic temperature differentiation across a barrier – in this case, the floors separating the heated air in your living areas and the cold air in your crawl space – creates condensation in the belly of your home.
Keeping your heated air within the living spaces of your home, and not losing that heat to your crawl space – is vital to the long-term health of your house and your family!
So, what is the best way to keep heated air inside your house and the cash from the energy savings in your pocket? Spray foam insulation!
Crawl Spaces and Spray Foam Insulation
Spray foam insulation is a feat of science and an unbeatable option for insulating Alaskan homes and businesses!
Not only is spray foam a fantastic insulator – creating flawless, air-tight seals in areas fiberglass batts can’t be installed – but closed-cell spray foam can also act as a vapor barrier in your home!
That means closed-cell spray foam can help keep your toes toasty in the winter, save you money on your energy bills, AND help prevent the health hazards presented by unwanted moisture and mildew in your home.
But the perks don’t end there!
If you have spray foam installed in your home, you can qualify for a tax credit from the government for improving the energy efficiency of your home! How great is that?
There’s no need to lose any more energy (or money!) to your crawl space or attic. Call Xtreme Alaska Spray Foam today to learn more about how spray foam can improve your home’s energy efficiency!
Conclusion
At Xtreme Alaska Spray Foam, we care about you.
As your neighbors, we want to help you through the difficulties of winter, and then celebrate with you in the summer!
There’s nothing more comforting or stabalizing than community – and when you’re an Alaskan, you’re part of the Xtreme Alaska Spray Foam family!
Give us a call today to discover how installing spray foam in your crawl space can help you save money on your energy bill!
