Closed-cell foam insulation in Roswell, NM - dense foam that seals and insulates
Drafty rooms, a hot room over the garage or a damp crawl space? Closed-cell foam seals the gaps and insulates in one layer.
Is closed-cell foam worth the extra money for your Roswell house?
Closed-cell foam insulation is a dense, rigid foam that Atlas Roswell Spray Foam Insulation sprays in place in Roswell, NM. In one layer it insulates, closes air leaks and, at its usual thickness, keeps moisture from working through.
Most people who call me about closed-cell foam have a room over the garage that won't cool down, a drafty upstairs or cold floors over a crawl space, and they've heard foam will fix it. Your price mostly comes down to how much area we're covering, how thick the foam goes, how hard the space is to reach and whether old insulation has to come out first. The schedule turns on that prep and on your household lining up time away from home. The state's energy code puts Roswell in climate zone 3B, so I'll tell you how the foam plan fits that zone when I'm out there, and your estimate gives you your own number. We're based in Roswell and do the same work in Artesia and other cities nearby.
What happens after you call us about closed-cell foam?
Call or send the form
I answer the phone myself, so you're talking to the person who'll come look at your house. We set up a visit at a time that works for you.
I look before I quote
I come out myself, go through the attic, walls or crawl space, take photos and walk you through what I found. Then I write up an estimate that shows what needs fixing first, which foam fits your house and what it'll cost.
Our crew does the install
Once you say yes, we pick a date around the time your household needs to be away, which the questions below cover. I'll go over the safety steps with you before our installers start.
We go over it together
Before we pack up, I walk through the finished job with you so you can see the coverage for yourself. The work is backed by our satisfaction guarantee.
How we install closed-cell foam, and the work that goes with it
Closed-cell costs more than open-cell, so before anything gets sprayed I'll explain what the extra money buys and whether your project really calls for it. In a lot of attics, sealing the gaps around lights, pipes and the hatch and topping up the loose fill usually wins. When your ductwork runs through the attic, I lean toward foam, because sealing the whole space keeps those ducts out of the heat. If foam is the right call, our crew clears out anything wet or full of droppings first, since new foam over a problem only hides it. Then they cover whatever shouldn't get foam and spray in passes to the thickness we agreed on. They keep the edges as thick as the middle, because the edges are where coverage usually runs thin. When they're done, they trim the foam and clean up, because somebody lives there.
Closed-cell isn't always the right foam. Open-cell foam insulation expands more and fills a space with less material, so it often makes sense where moisture isn't the worry. For landlords and business owners whose buildings run too hot or too cold, we handle commercial insulation the same way, starting with a look at what's going on.
Get a closed-cell foam estimate for your house
Send the form and I'll get back to you within one business day to set up a free on-site estimate. I'll come out, show you what I find and write up the estimate, and you're under no obligation to go ahead.
Closed-cell foam questions from Roswell homeowners
Why does closed-cell spray foam cost more than open-cell foam?
Closed-cell costs more to install because it expands less, so it takes more material to fill the same space, and its quote will run higher than open-cell for the same job. For that money you get a denser foam at about R-6 per inch, R-value being how well insulation slows heat, and at its usual thickness it lets almost no moisture vapor through. Your own number comes from the estimate.
How long do we have to stay out of the house after spray foam is installed?
Federal safety guidance says to stay out during the install and for at least 24 hours after it. Line up a place to stay before you book, kids and pets included, and we'll set the date around it so nobody's scrambling the night before.
Is spray foam safe if someone in my house has asthma or allergies?
Safety guidance says anyone with asthma, respiratory allergies, a skin condition or a past reaction to isocyanates, a chemical used in spray foam, should read the product information carefully and may want to consider other insulation. Tell me at the estimate, because that's a choice worth making early, and another material may suit your household better.
How do I apply for a building permit in Roswell, NM?
You apply, submit and track permits online through CloudPermit, and the City of Roswell's residential permits page is where to start. The city's form covers renovations, remodels, additions and building of any kind. I check with the city about your job, go over what I learn at the estimate and take care of the permit when one is needed.
Who licenses insulation contractors in New Mexico?
The state's Construction Industries Division does, and New Mexico requires a license for anyone offering construction contracting. Its insulation classification covers installing any insulating material, urethane foam included, in or on buildings, but a sprayed foam roof falls outside it. We're licensed and fully insured, and it's fair to ask any contractor about that before you hire them, us included.
What is the best way to use closed-cell foam in an attic?
For new homes, federal guidance describes spraying foam on the underside of the roof deck, which brings the attic inside the insulated part of the house. An attic sealed that way still needs a way to get rid of moisture. The foam may also need a covering such as a coating or drywall when the product calls for it or code requires it. Ask any installer how they'll handle both, and I'll walk you through my answer at the estimate.
Other foam and insulation work we do
Open-cell foam insulation
If moisture isn't a concern where you're insulating, open-cell foam fills walls and rooflines with less material, so it can stretch your budget further.
Commercial insulation
If your shop, office or rental runs too hot or too cold, we look the building over first and insulate it the way we do houses.
Book your closed-cell foam estimate today
Call (575) 363-2021 or use the contact form, and tell me which area you want insulated and whether anyone at home has health concerns, so I come out ready to talk about the right material.