About Waterloo Spray Foam Insulation

Depth Checks Are How We Prove The Work

The biggest problem in the foam trade is a layer that ends up thinner than the quote. It looks the same from the outside, but it insulates far less.

We push a depth probe into the foam in several places on every wall, rafter bay and joist bay. If a spot is thin, we add another pass before moving on. You can watch us take the readings.

We Test Before We Spray

Foam does not bond well to cold or wet surfaces. Before the first pass, we measure the temperature and the moisture of the wood or concrete. In winter, we bring the space up to temperature first.

This step heads off the shrinking and cracking that shows up in poorly installed foam a year or two later.

The Quote Lists Everything

Each written quote breaks the job into areas and gives every one a foam type, an inch depth and a square footage. The same page says what covering the foam needs afterward, so the price is clear up front.

Waterloo Homes Come In Every Age

Near Uptown you find brick houses from the 1880s, in Colonial Acres post-war bungalows, in Lakeshore and Lincoln Village 1960s and 70s homes, and out west in Vista Hills new builds. Each age has its own weak spots, from empty brick walls to tight rooms over garages.

We adjust the plan to the house. Older homes usually need more air sealing, and newer homes usually need help in the hard-to-reach spots.

A Clean Job Site

We cover floors, windows, furniture and whatever stays in the space before spraying. Fans move the air outside during the work. When we finish, we clean up the trimmings and do a final walkthrough with you.

Spray Foam Insulation Suits Waterloo Weather

Waterloo has cold winters, about five feet of snow and humid summers. Spray foam insulation answers both seasons, because it stops air leaks in January and blocks moisture in July. That is why we suggest it for attics, basements and rim joists more than any other product. Where blown insulation or batts make more sense, we say so, and the quote reflects it.

Landlords, Builders And Homeowners Get The Same Process

A landlord with a student house, a builder with a new home and a family with a cold bedroom all go through the same steps. We visit, measure, test the surfaces and write a quote with the foam, the depth and the area for each part of the job. The work is done the same careful way whether the house is rented or owner-occupied.

We Explain The Covering Before The Foam Goes On

Spray foam insulation in a living space needs a covering, and we tell you which one before we start. In a basement or garage it is usually drywall. In an unused attic or crawl space it is often a thin sprayed coating. Knowing this up front keeps your renovation plan and budget on track.

Questions Are Welcome At Every Step

You can ask about the spray foam insulation, the depth readings or the schedule before, during or after the work. We would rather explain something twice than leave you guessing. If a reading looks low, we show you and add another pass.