The house is insulated! The heat is ON! Amen to that!
We opted to use spray foam insulation instead of traditional fiberglass and are so happy we did.
Yes, spray foam insulation is more expensive than fiberglass, but it is also more effective in keeping the warmth inside the house (during the colder months) where it belongs. Traditional fiberglass traps heat inside tiny glass fibers, while "closed cell" foam provides a barrier not only again air loss, but also moisture and vapor. As the drywall installers work inside the house these past few weeks, the thermostat has been set in the low 60's - and it is toasty warm in the house. We may have paid a premium for foam insulation, but for a house this size, and with lots of glass and exposure, it was well worth the investment!
So what does spray foam look like, exactly? Here are a few photos of the insulated exterior walls prior to drywall. After application, the foam hardens and is then "shaved" to create a flat service upon which the drywall is attached.
Mudroom
Breakfast Room into Kitchen (lots of windows/exposure)
Foyer
My son's Bedroom/Loft (two-sided exposure)
My Husband's Office (three-sided exposure)
Guest Suite #1
About a week later, they began the drywall insulation and finished the interior wall insulation:
Master Bedroom
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