Spray foam roof deck vs blowing insulation

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Insulation for homes was developed to maintain the ideal temperature year-round while protecting them from harsh summer and winter temperatures. Attic insulation and roof deck insulation are the two basic types of insulation. Spray foam technology is available to GTA residents for both.
We offer a variety of insulation products, including spray foam insulation, to satisfy the specific requirements of our clients. We can assist you if you need additional insulation for your walls, roof deck, or basement.

There are a few variations between attic insulation and roof insulation, despite the fact that both insulate your home to lower cooling and heating costs. This blog is intended to dispel any confusion over these discrepancies.

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Major Difference

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Where they are installed is the key distinction between various insulation models. Insulation for roof decks is laid on the roof's pitch, whereas insulation for attics is installed in the ceiling plane.
installation of insulation on roof deck
Spray foam below the roof sheathing or in between the rafters is not recommended for roof deck insulation; stiff foam placed above the roof sheathing is. This keeps the sheathing warm and prevents thermal bridging across the rafters.

Insulation of attics is installed

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Different insulation materials, some of which are less expensive than those used for roof insulation, can be used to insulate attics. Fibrous materials are affordable and suitable options, like cellulose.
How can you tell whether you require more of either?
It is simple to determine which of the two types of insulation your property lacks. Put on some gloves and use a ruler to gauge the insulation layer's thickness. More insulation is required if the measurement is less than eight inches for cellulose or less than eleven inches for fibreglass or rock wool.

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Which is more cost-effective for you?
Because attic insulation will be installed in the ceiling plane, the first layer of insulation between the temperature outside and the temperature of your home, you will save money on total energy maintenance. Your roof will stay warm in the chilly winter and cool in the hot summer because it is adequately insulated.

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Looking to Install Attic or Roof Deck Insulation?

We can help. Spray foam tech has been serving clients in the GTA and the surrounding areas since 2009. We provide insulation services to a wide array of residential and commercial customers. Our experienced and licensed technicians have a proven success record in the industry. We can help reduce your energy bills with the insulation method that’s most suitable for your commercial or residential property.

Our technicians can also advise you in handling various other situations, such as ice dams, where ice builds up on roofs.

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Call us to learn more about how we can help you with the installation of insulation