Spray foam gets a lot of praise for its superior energy efficiency and air sealing capabilities. However, homeowners often wonder how this insulation performs against common household pests like rodents and insects.
Here’s what you need to know about using spray foam to keep your home comfortable and pest-free.
Spray Foam as a Barrier Against Pests
One of the standout features of spray foam insulation is its ability to expand and fill even the smallest gaps, nooks, and crannies in your home’s structure.
This creates an airtight barrier that effectively blocks insects and rodents from finding their way inside.
Unlike traditional batt insulation, which can leave tiny openings for pests to exploit, spray foam seals off these entry points, making it much harder for pests to infiltrate your home.
Natural Ingredients That Deter Rodents
An added benefit of the spray foam we use is its incorporation of natural ingredients like lavender, known for its pest-repelling properties.
While spray foam is primarily installed for its insulating properties, including these natural deterrents provides an extra layer of protection against rodents.
Although we don’t specialize in pest control, we’ve received positive feedback from customers who’ve noticed a reduction in rodent activity after installing spray foam insulation.
Why Spray Foam is Superior to Batt Insulation
Rodents are notorious for burrowing into and tearing apart traditional batt insulation to create nests. This compromises the insulation’s effectiveness and leads to potential infestations.
Spray foam, on the other hand, offers no such nesting opportunities.
After application, its dense, hardened structure is impenetrable to rodents, preventing them from making a home within your walls or attic.
This makes spray foam a far more effective and durable option for both insulation and pest prevention.
Spray Foam on Vancouver Island
Spray foam insulation is more than just a solution for keeping your home warm in the winter and cool in the summer—it’s also an effective deterrent against rodents and insects.
By filling every nook and cranny and using natural ingredients like lavender, spray foam helps create a pest-resistant environment in your home.
If you’re considering upgrading your home’s insulation and are concerned about pests, spray foam offers the dual benefits of superior insulation and enhanced pest control.
Contact HD Horne Spray Foam and Insulation today to learn how spray foam can protect your home’s comfort and safety.
