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Our injection foam insulation services in Central Kentucky are an eco-friendly and valuable home improvement. Enhanced home insulation benefits your wallet, the environment, and your lifestyle.

What is injection Foam Insulation?

Injection foam insulation is also known as “foamed-in-place” insulation or “drill and fill” insulation.

This type of insulation is excellent for upgrading the energy efficiency of existing homes.
Injection foam insulation has been used in construction for over 35 years.
It has been used in more than 400 million square feet of buildings in the United States.
Injection foam insulation is installed through small holes drilled in the exterior of the building, with no need to tear down any interior walls!

We can insulate homes that have vinyl siding, wood siding, brick, stucco, stone, aluminum siding, and masonry block.
The process is a hassle-free and effective method of retrofitting the insulation of almost any type of existing or new home!

Most people are unaware that up to 90% of US homes are under-insulated.
Because of this, many homeowners are wasting money every month by losing valuable heated or cooled air through their walls.
Improved insulation benefits you year-round by promoting a more stable temperature, reducing drafts and air infiltration, decreasing sound transmission, sealing out allergens & pests, and more!

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Foam Insulation Services for almost any application

Older and Historic Homes

Kentucky has so many beautiful older and historic homes that lack modern insulation. We can get you up to speed with our injection foam insulation services. The best part? You do not need to sacrifice the beauty and charm of your home to do it!

New Builds

Injection foam insulation is ideal for new builds. Our state-of-the-art insulation work is done from the outside, while work continues inside. This saves time and money during construction, while leaving the future homeowner with the best thermal envelope available.

Basements

Spending more time in your basement or looking to finish it? Concrete block foundations and basements are porous and let in the cold air. Our insulation contractors can use foam insulation to fill concrete blocks. Additionally, foam insulation can be applied from inside a basement that already has drywall to create a thermal barrier between the wall and concrete or masonry.

Garages

Whether your garage is standalone or attached to your home, they are often lacking basic insulation. We can evaluate your garage to see if it is a good candidate for injection foam insulation. With our foam insulation services, you can store your important items or work on projects in the comfort of a more temperature controlled environment.

Commercial Block Construction

One of the primary applications for injection foam insulation is commercial masonry block. Injection foam insulation contractors can fill the cavities of masonry block with foam, sealing in air gaps and providing a complete thermal envelope for the block structure. We provide commercial injection foam insulation services in Kentucky and surrounding areas.

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Benefits of Injection Foam Insulation

Injection foam insulation for existing homes, new builds, additions, basements, garages, and masonry

Let your HVAC work smarter, not harder. Foam insulation allows your to maintain a more consistent temperature in your home year-round!
Reduce heating costs in the winter and cooling costs in the summer. Foam insulation services pay for themselves over time as you save money monthly!
Go green! The energy efficiency with a high R-value product like injection foam insulation allows you to maintain the same comfort you expect while using less energy.
Take advantage of tax credits. The IRS allows a tax credit of 30% of foam insulation materials for the year 2023!
Decrease air infiltration and drafts that happen when your insulation is inadequate or improperly installed. Foam insulation fills gaps and crevices, virtually eliminating drafts!
Bluegrass Foam Insulation is proudly veteran-owned and operated. We are a local, family-run business out of Harrodsburg, KY - not a major corporation.
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Compare and Contrast Injection Foam Insulation

Why is our injection foam insulation better than traditional types of insulation?
How does injection foam differ from spray foam insulation or blown-in insulation?

Check out the differences below!

Injection Foam Insulation

R-value of 4.6-4.7 per inch
– R-16 for a 2×4 wall
– R-25.3 for a 2×6 wall
Can be installed in existing or new homes – no wall removal, small holes drilled of 1″ or less
Seals cracks and crevices as wall is completely filled using compressed air to completely fill the wall cavity
May prevent allergens, pests, mold, etc. from entering wall cavity
No toxic-off gassing, home can be occupied during installation and no PPE required for installers
Excellent sound barrier
Class I, 4 hour fire-rating
Once cured, it does not shift or compress in wall cavity
Installed by professional insulation contractors. Equipment, knowledge, and certification are required

Spray Foam Insulation

R-value of 3.5-3.6 per inch (open cell)
– R-13 for a 2×4 wall
– R-19 in a 2×6 wall
Must be installed in new construction or have drywall/plaster removed
Fills cracks and crevices, creating a sealed home envelope
May prevent allergens, pests, mold, etc. from entering wall cavity
Requires special PPE/hazmat suits to apply, no occupancy until the product cures due to off-gassing. Often contains polyurethane and flame retardants that can be hazardous to human health
Excellent sound barrier
Class I, 4 hour fire-rating
Once cured, it does not shift or compress in wall cavity
Can DIY, best installed by professional with special equipment and certification

Fiberglass Insulation

R-value 2.2-4.3 per inch
– R-13-15 for 2×4 wall
– R-16-19 for 2×6 wall
Must be installed in new construction or have drywall/plaster removed
Does not create an air barrier, leaves cracks and crevices for air infiltration and drafts
If improperly installed or old, may shift or sag in wall cavity
Can become moldy if moisture enters the wall cavity, but does not feed mold
Fiberglass is naturally fire resistant
Rodents and other pests can nest/tunnel inside of fiberglass batts
Can DIY or be installed by professional
Relies heavily on proper installation of air barrier

Cellulose or Blown-In Insulation

R-value of 3.2-3.8 per inch
– R13 for a 2×4 wall
– R-19 in a 2×6 wall
Can be installed in existing or new homes – in existing homes, typically the holes are drilled from the inside, 1-2″ in diameter
Can compress into wall cavity over time or become “caught” by pipes, etc. leading to incomplete filling
Requires PPE to install, exposure to dust can be harmful
Pests, rodents, etc. can nest in cellulose materials
Absorbs moisture, which can lead to mold growth
Chemical flame retardants applied increase fire resistance, but can affect integrity of wiring and pipes inside wall
Eco-friendly – made out of recycled materials, like newspaper
Can DIY or be installed by professional

Bluegrass Foam Insulation | Kentucky

We provide injection foam insulation services
throughout Central Kentucky.

If you’re interested in upgrading your insulation, but unsure if you need spray foam insulation, blown-in insulation, or injection foam – give us a call!
We can explain the differences in installation and application of the various types. We can discuss if your project is a candidate for injection foam insulation.

At the time of insulation installation, our insulation professionals bring all of their equipment to your home, and complete all of their work from the exterior. An average-sized home only takes 1-2 days to complete. During the insulation process, you can continue to occupy the home and live your life as usual!