RetroFoam Injected into Exterior Walls in Ashland, OH
Challenge
Tenants in this home located in Ashland, OH were feeling uncomfortable due to polarizing temperatures. The home was older and had not been inspected for insulation, so they reached out to their landlord to get it fixed. The owner found that Primary Home Improvements was their local insulation expert who offered competitive pricing. They were quickly scheduled for a free in-home estimate. The energy consultant arrived to the home and used a thermal imaging gun to determine the state of the insulation inside the walls. The colors showed that the walls were the temperature of the outside air. Drafts were causing air loss within the home and increased their bills. The energy consultant sat down with the customer with the written quote and explained that we could install an innovative, low-disturbance and high-quality injection foam to insulate this home. The homeowner and the tenants were looking forward to getting this problem fixed soon.
Solution
On the day of the install, the wall crew arrived and started by taking a piece of vinyl siding off around the home. This step allows installers to access the wall cavities, without taking all of the siding off or demolishing any walls. Next, the crew drilled small holes between studs and began injecting RetroFoam insulation into the exterior walls. RetroFoam is a tripolymer resin that comes out in a shaving-cream like form and hardens in the wall. This allows the insulation to completely fill the walls and not allow for cracks or gaps. RetroFoam also does not settle over time and prevents drafts from getting through. Once this high R-Value insulation was injected, the installers plugged the holes and put the siding back on carefully. They cleaned the jobsite and performed a walkthrough with the customers to finish off the project. The customer's were so excited to feel the difference that injection foam will make on their home and bills!
Project Summary
Foreman: Shomari
Product: RetroFoam
