Insulation Services
Spray Foam Insulation
Spray Foam insulation is the Rolls Royce of home insulation. Spray Foam has been gaining popularity as the best choice for insulation, now that more and more homeowners are looking to build their home with the highest quality materials to insure long-term durability and comfort.
What is Spray Foam?
Spray polyurethane foam (SPF) is a spray-applied plastic that can form a continuous insulation and air sealing barrier on walls, roofs, around corners, and on all contoured surfaces. It is made by mixing and reacting unique liquid components at the job site to create foam. The liquids react very quickly when mixed, expanding on contact to create foam that insulates, seals gaps, and can form moisture and vapor barriers. SPF insulation is known to resist heat transfer, and it offers a highly effective solution in reducing unwanted air infiltration through cracks, seams, and joints.
It is ideal to apply Spray Foam when a house is under initial construction. However, it is very possible to apply Spray Foam to an already-built home. The benefits of Spray Foam are unmatched in the industry. With Spray Foam insulation, you’ll avoid drafts and frozen pipes by increasing the air quality. This way, you automatically reduce allergens, increase soundproofing, and lessen the risk of pests and unwanted creatures in your home.
Spray Foam offers the highest R value per square inch. The savings of better insulation translate to lower energy bills from the very beginning. In addition, NY State offers many programs that will assist you in funding the project.
Cellulose Insulation
An alternative to Spray Foam is Cellulose Insulation. Cellulose is among the oldest types of building insulation material. It is made with ground-up recycled paper, run through a dust-removing machine, and added with fire retardant. Dry cellulose is used in retrofitting old homes by blowing the cellulose into holes drilled into the tops of the walls.
Cellulose is far more superior to fiberglass in many ways. Cellulose is three times denser than the standard fiberglass insulation that is most commonly used. 75% of Cellulose is actually recycled paper. Aside from insulating a house from the outside elements, other benefits of Cellulose include acting as a fire retardant, providing sound insulation, and keeping out mold and pests.
DID YOU KNOW?
The average home has enough air leakage to add up to a two-foot square hole. That’s like leaving a medium-sized window open for 24 hours a day!
DID YOU KNOW?
In a study by University of Colorado School of Architecture and Planning comparing two seemingly identical test structures, the house insulated with cellulose lost 26.4% less heat energy over time compared to the fiberglass insulation. It also was shown to tighten the structure more than 30%.
Energy Evolution is a trusted local insulation company in Rockland County. We also serve Westchester County, Orange County, and Northern New Jersey. Our team offers a variety of insulation materials, ensuring that we provide exactly what your home needs, not just what’s easiest or most profitable for our team. Our home insulation services will help make your house more energy efficient, comfortable, and affordable to heat and cool. And with NYSERDA insulation rebates, you could save thousands on your installation.
- Expert Insulation Installers with 15+ Years of Field Experience
- NYSERDA Authorized Contractors
- BPI-Certified Since Day 1
- Building Science Background: We Look at Homes Holistically
- Serving Cities Like Spring Valley, Monroe, and White Plains
- 2,500+ Homes Improved and 5,000+ Energy Audits Completed
Benefits of Upgrading Home Insulation in Rockland County
Most people think of insulation as something that’s done during the construction process. But even older homes can benefit from an insulation installation. We specialize in retrofitting older homes around Rockland, Westchester, and Orange County, especially those with unconditioned attic spaces.
When you invest in wall or attic insulation in Rockland, you’ll notice a few key differences:
A More Comfortable Interior
A well-insulated home has more consistent temperatures throughout the residence. Insulation works to prevent certain rooms in your house from being hotter or cooler than others. It keeps your home warmer in the winter and cooler in the summer.
Lower Utility Bills
With energy costs rising, many families want to reduce their electricity or fuel heating bills. When you upgrade your insulation, you’ll lose less energy, so your heating and cooling system won’t have to run as much. This translates to direct savings on your energy bills.
Less HVAC Strain
When your home is poorly insulated, your heating and cooling equipment needs to run more to compensate. This increases wear and tear, leading to more frequent repairs, shorter equipment lifespan, and ultimately, more money spent out of your pocket.
Types of Insulation We Offer
We work with a range of insulation materials, even though we’re well-known as an expert spray foam company in Rockland County. Every home is different, and Energy Evolution looks at each part of the house individually to determine which type of insulation is best for that specific application.
Spray Foam Insulation
Spray foam insulation is the Rolls-Royce of home insulation. Now that more and more homeowners want to build and upgrade their residences with the highest-quality and most durable insulation materials, spray foam has become a popular choice.
Spray polyurethane foam (SPF) is a spray-applied plastic that forms a continuous insulation and air sealing barrier on walls, roofs, around corners, and on all contoured surfaces. It is made by mixing and reacting unique liquid components on-site to create foam. The liquids react very quickly when mixed, expanding on contact to create foam that insulates, seals gaps, and forms moisture and vapor barriers. SPF insulation resists heat transfer, and it’s very effective at reducing unwanted air infiltration through cracks, seams, and joints.
It is ideal to apply spray foam during initial construction. However, it’s still possible to apply spray foam to an already-built home. The benefits of spray foam are unmatched:
- It provides insulation and air sealing. You’ll keep your home more comfortable while also eliminating drafts. This can improve indoor air quality.
- It offers the highest R-value per square inch. The savings of having better insulation translate to lower energy bills from the very beginning.
- Through NYSERDA, you can receive thousands to fund a spray foam upgrade in your home.
- It’s an excellent option for attic insulation because of tight spaces and the need for comprehensive weatherization.
Cellulose Insulation
Not every part of a home is right for spray foam insulation. Many times, cellulose can be just as effective at improving comfort and energy efficiency.
Cellulose is among the oldest types of building insulation materials. It is made with ground-up recycled paper, run through a dust-removing machine, and treated with fire retardant. Dry cellulose is used to retrofit old homes by blowing the cellulose into holes drilled in the wall cavities. It’s environmentally friendly, fire-resistant, pest-resistant, and sound-dampening.
Cellulose is three times denser than the standard fiberglass insulation that is most commonly used.
Rockwool Insulation
Rockwool is a great type of insulation for people who need sound-dampening in their home. Its dense construction provides superior acoustic performance, helping to block sound waves from traveling throughout the home.
For this reason, it’s most often used in interior walls, but it can be used as attic insulation so long as there aren’t a lot of obstructions in the way. Rockwool is also fire- and moisture-resistant.
Fiberglass Insulation
While fiberglass is generally less effective than spray foam and cellulose, we respect a homeowner’s decision to install it. In some cases, it’s still the most appropriate option for exposed gaps between joists and building cavities.
We’ll help you determine whether spray foam, cellulose, Rockwool, or fiberglass is best for your home during a free home energy audit.
Commercial and New Construction Insulation
In addition to serving existing homes, we provide insulation services for new construction, whether it’s commercial or residential. We help homeowners, builders, and construction companies insulate and air seal their buildings, ensuring they meet energy efficiency standards.
We have worked on all types of building sizes, ranging from single-family and multi-family homes to even a large commercial warehouse for Amazon.
Save with NYS Insulation Rebates
Through the NYSERDA Comfort Home and Empower+ programs, New York State homeowners and renters can receive thousands of dollars in rebates to help fund their insulation upgrade. As an official contractor for these programs, Energy Evolution can perform the required home energy audit in Rockland, Westchester, or Orange County, and we’ll help you file rebate paperwork.