The SWD team wanted to get a better picture of what it feels like to live in a home that’s been insulated with spray foam insulation. We conducted a homeowner survey and spoke with multiple families to learn more about their experience living in an air sealed home.
Let’s take a look at the results.
Stat: 86% of homeowners
have lower energy bills.
Insulation works to slow heat transfer between the indoors and outdoors. It helps keep heat inside in the winter and the heat outside during the summer. This gives you a more comfortable home and helps your HVAC system work less to maintain a consistent indoor temperature.
Spray foam goes one step further. It not only insulates your home, but it air seals it too. In one application, spray foam expands to fill your empty spaces and the tiny gaps and cracks that let air leak in and out of your home. The combined insulating and air sealing power of spray foam creates an even more energy-efficient home than insulation alone. The result is even less work for your HVAC unit and more money back in your pocket.
Stat: 82% of homeowners are experiencing a home with less outdoor noise.
With spray foam, you not only get a more comfortable home, but a quieter one as well. Spray foam helps minimize noise by filling the gaps and cracks in your home’s walls, ceilings, and floors. It dampens and absorbs sound waves for a more peaceful living environment. Spray foam in your interior walls effectively absorbs room-to-room noises like voices, music and the TV. Adding spray foam to your exterior walls lessens outside noise from traffic and neighbors.
Stat: 88% of homeowners noticed fewer allergens in their home.
Allergy sufferers will rejoice. Spray foam helps keep allergens, such as pollen and outdoor pollutants, out of your home by sealing the tiny gaps and cracks that let them leak in. Its highly effective air barrier also helps mitigate moisture buildup that can lead to mold and mildew. Without these allergens in the way, you can enjoy better indoor air quality and a healthier living environment.
Stat: 90% of homeowners feel their home has minimal dust.
Spray foam also cuts down on dust when it seals the tiny spaces that let outside particles sneak in. The nearly airtight barrier it creates helps prevent dust infiltration from your attic, basement, and walls. This reduces the number of airborne particles circulating indoors, keeping your living space cleaner and healthier.
Stat: 86% of homeowners see fewer bugs and spiders in their home.
This is a great stat for every homeowner with arachnophobia. We know spray foam fills the tiny gaps and cracks throughout your home to create an air barrier. It also cuts off the entry points for insects, rodents, and spiders. The solid barrier that spray foam creates helps block access through your home’s walls, floors, and foundation. This makes it much harder for pests to get through and nest. Unlike traditional insulation, spray foam doesn’t provide a food source or easy nesting material, further discouraging infestations. By limiting entryways and hiding spots, it creates a more secure and pest-resistant home environment. It’s worth noting that no insulation can completely guarantee a pest-free home. It’s important to combine spray foam with routine pest control measures for the best results.
Stat: 92% of homeowners would recommend a spray foam home to friends and family.
After experiencing the many benefits of an air sealed home, it comes as no surprise that homeowners want to spread the word to their loved ones. Benefits such as lower energy bills, a healthier and quieter living environment, and less pests make for easy conversation. The most effective advertisement for spray foam is the real-world recommendation of a friend or family member.
Stat: 98% of homeowners would want another home with spray foam if purchasing another house.
This stat is what SWD is all about. Our team works hard to test, refine, and prepare our spray foam products to perform at their best. We are passionate about the positive impact of spray foam in homes and buildings. Real-world customers are our top allies in the quest to make spray foam the industry standard. We stand behind the power of spray foam insulation and it’s clear that homeowners do too.
