Merola Company
1927 Universal Road
Penn Hills, PA 15235
PA#000955
Phone: 412-795-0357
Toll Free: 888-807-4092
Fax: 412-795-1797
Insulation: Insulation is designed to resist the transfer of heat - out of the house in winter and into the house in summer. The ability to stop the transfer of heat is expressed in R-value. R meaning the resistance to heat flow. The higher the R-value, the more heat the insulation will resist. We use cellulose and spray foam insulation in an existing home or new construction. Merola Co. can offer various options for the contractor or homeowner.
Cellulose Insulation: We use blown in cellulose in the retrofit and new construction market because:
Attics: The purpose of attic insulation is to keep your home warmer in the winter and cooler in the summer. Attics are often the homes biggest area of heat loss. By installing the proper amount of insulation in your attic consumers notice an immediate savings and reduction of energy usage. Approximately 90% of homes built prior to 1960 have little or no insulation and many newer homes are under insulated according to today's energy savings standards. Cellulose can be blown directly overtop of existing fiberglass, or other insulation materials.
Sidewalls: Proper insulation is necessary to maintain a comfortable and energy-efficient home. It is important that your exterior walls are well-insulated, to prevent you from feeling cold during the winter months. Homes constructed of brick, wood, vinyl or aluminum siding can all are insulated.
In a brick home 2 holes are drilled approx. every 16 inches on all perimeter walls of the house. Special attention is paid to the heat runs and cold air returns on the outside walls. A nozzle is inserted into the hole and cellulose is in blown until the cavity is full, this is done around the entire home until completion. Upon completion of the work holes are remortared. Dye can be added to the mortar if needed on jobs with dyed mortar.
For homes with Vinyl, Aluminum or Wood siding the drilling and insulation process is same. Vinyl siding can be lifted by the installer and replaced when completed with the insulation work. On a home with aluminum siding or wood shakes, plastic or wood caps or plugs are inserted into the holes that are drilled. Caps can be provided to the customers ahead of time if they need to be painted.
If a customer prefers to have the work done from the inside or perhaps there are certain areas that cannot be done from the outside, then we can do the insulation from the inside, the drilling and insulation process is the same. Plastic repairs will then be made by our plasterers, who are experts in the field of plaster repairs, as we are 4 generations in the plastering trade. We will be able to match your existing plaster finish, however we do not paint.
Garage Ceilings: Garage Ceilings are a common area of the home that needs to be insulated properly. If the room above your garage seems colder than the rest of the house, you may need to have cellulose blown in to the garage ceiling. As long as the ceiling is plastered or dry walled we make access openings in the garage ceiling, blow in the cellulose and cap with 2" caps upon completion of work.
Custom Cellulose Spray For New Construction: All the benefits listed above are also true for a new home, or addition that is insulated with cellulose including:
Dry Spray Application:
Spray Foam Insulation: Spray foam is a superior insulation system and air sealing product for use in both the residential and commercial market. It is environmentally friendly and allows you to achieve an airtight seal. With spray foam insulation your building is protected from wind, outside air pollutants and condensation related problems.
The foam is spray applied into the wall cavities, ceilings, knee walls, slopes and crawlspace areas from equipment mounted in the trailer. It fills in all the voids and irregular shape spaces, which gives you a completely insulated and air sealed application. This creates a custom filled, air tight wall cavity that is going to make your indoor living space more comfortable, healthy and pollutant free. Many times these small areas are missed with traditional fiberglass bat insulation, which leads to air infiltration and condensation problems.
Although spray foam may cost a bit more than the other insulations on the market, there are many benefits that make it appealing to the customer. The energy savings alone can pay down your investment cost many times over.
There are 2 types of spray foam that we use at this time. Open cell foam which is sometimes referred to as semi rigid foam and Closed cell foam, which is referred to as a rigid foam. Both have specific properties that make it a preferred insulation to use on a particular insulation project.
By installing a superior insulation system such as spray foam and reducing air leakage in a building, you will experience lower utility bills each month, noise reduction and an overall comfortable, healthy indoor environment. Customers can often realize an energy savings as high as 50% when compared with conventionally insulated buildings.
Benefits of Spray Foam
There are two types of spray foam: open-cell (isocyanurate) and closed cell (polyurethane). The closed cell foams typically have a higher R-value than open-cell foam. Spray foam insulation is applied as a liquid which contains a polymer (such as polyurethane or modified urethane) and a foaming agent. The liquid is sprayed through a nozzle into wall, ceiling, and floor cavities where it expands to fill the wall cavity and any voids. Because it expands into tight areas, sprayed foam is ideal for insulating steel framing and around outlets. By acting as a wind and air barrier, it often eliminates the need for separate air-tightness detailing which can increase energy efficiency and allow downsizing of the heating and cooling system equipment. Sprayed foam insulation does not shrink, sag, settle, or biodegrade.
Sealection Agribalance: SEALECTION Agribalance is a 2 component, open cell, spray applied, semi rigid foam. It is used in new construction for wood, steel frame and metal buildings. SEALECTION Agribalance, made of more than 20% renewable agricultural based material (refined vegetable oils) in the resin is a semi-rigid; two component formula. It creates a healthier, cleaner and quieter environment by reducing moisture intrusion, sound transmission, and energy loss in homes. Spray foam tightly bonds with beams and surfaces in the attic, ceiling and walls to deliver a noise barrier that surpasses conventional insulation materials. By maximizing use of renewable materials and reducing energy consumption, SEALECTION Agribalance makes a profound impact on the environment, supports green building and creates healthy living spaces.
Physical Properties
Heatlok Soy: Heatlok Soy is a 2 component, spray applied, rigid foam that is green in color. It is used in areas with high humidity such as crawl spaces, barns, basements, wine cellars and in commercial applications. Based of recycled plastic waste and renewable soy oils Heatlok Soy can reduce excess waste and energy consumption in buildings by up to 50%. This is an excellent closed-cell spray foam insulation and air-barrier used in areas where relative humidity levels exceed 55%
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