This might be the first time you heard of this proposal. Let me explain how it works. First off, you should know that this method was designed years ago and has been successfully practiced since. Spray foam has the capability of thoroughly sealing a crawl space in a building. When using this form of insulation you are completely eliminating the chance of having mildew and mold growth because of moisture. The best part is this technique will last through the lifetime of your home.
So just how bad is mold for your house? If avoided it can spread and seriously deteriorate the value of your home or lead to knocking down walls just to get rid of it. Not only is it poor for the foundation of your house, but it takes a toll on your health. When you use spray foam to seal your space, you are preventing mold and improving your air quality. Poor air quality because of mold can lead to terrible allergies, fever, headaches, itching, and more.
Winter is a good time because generous state and federal tax credits, rebates, grants, and loan programs are available for those who install solar energy systems, small wind systems, geothermal heat pumps, and residential fuel cell and microturbine systems. These systems will reduce your electricity bills, fuel and the amount of air pollution and greenhouse gases that result from use of fossil fuels, especially oil, propane and natural gases that come from generating electricity. Did you know that half of the electricity generated in the U.S.A. is by burning dirty coal? Consider this next time you are thinking of purchasing or installing a new system.
The different types of systems are geothermal heat pump systems, eligible solar energy systems, small wind systems, and residential fuel cell and microturbine systems. Geothermal heat pump systems, ground-source or water-source heat pumps, use the constant temperature of the earth as the exchange medium instead of the outside air temperature like conventional air-source heat systems. The good thing about a geothermal heat pump system is that it is highly efficient, quiet, long-lasting, and requires little maintenance. This is a good system to consider especially if you're looking to install something that is quiet and long lasting for your steel building! If you're looking for an eligible solar energy system, this is great for any climate and should drop your water heating bills by 50%-80%.