Is spray foam insulation worth it? That's the #1 question we get from Jonesboro and Trumann homeowners, especially heading into another scorching Arkansas summer.
Here's real data from our recent jobs: Homeowners typically see 25-40% energy bill reductions after spray foam installation. In Northeast Arkansas, that translates to $45-78 monthly savings for average 1,800-2,200 sq ft homes.
The math: Closed-cell spray foam runs $1.50-2.25 per board foot installed. A typical attic job (2,000 sq ft at 6 inches) costs $7,200-9,600. With $65 average monthly savings, payback hits around 9-12 years.
But here's what the calculator doesn't show: spray foam also air-seals your home. Traditional fiberglass batts have zero air sealing capability. That means spray foam stops those sneaky air leaks that make your HVAC work overtime in 95°F July heat.
Closed-cell foam delivers R-6.5 per inch vs R-3.2 for fiberglass. You get double the R-value in half the space, plus moisture control and structural reinforcement.
The real question isn't whether spray foam costs more upfront — it's whether you want to keep paying higher utility bills for the next 20 years. Most of our customers tell us they wish they'd done it sooner.
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