How Spray Foam Insulation Can Help Reduce Allergies

It is estimated that between 20% and 25% of Canadians suffer from seasonal allergies. While common, seasonal allergy symptoms can still be quite debilitating to those who deal with them every spring and summer. If you’re family struggles greatly with allergies, it may be wise to invest in improving your air quality, as allergy symptoms tend to manifest when allergens like dust or pollen are lurking in the air. Believe it or not, spray foam insulation in Toronto has the potential to prevent allergens from entering your home, reducing symptoms. Reach out to EcoStar Insulation today for a free quote on spray foam insulation costs. 

Here is a breakdown of how spray foam insulation in Toronto can help reduce allergies.

Common Airborne Allergens

The reason why air quality directly impacts allergy symptoms inside your property is that many common seasonal allergens are/become airborne throughout the spring and summer. Pollen in particular is one of the most common allergens throughout the summer, and this is because dandelions begin to bloom in the spring, and throughout the summer, pollen particles can travel around the air. When this is inhaled or makes contact with the skin, people can experience difficulty breathing, itchiness, coughing and sneezing. Dust, mold and grass are also common allergens that become airborne relatively easily as well. 

The Link Between Air Leaks and Allergens

When the air is polluted with allergens, it can irritate those with seasonal allergies, especially if the air from outside is able to enter your home readily. 

Naturally, homes contain little gaps and cracks that allow allergen-containing air to leak into your property. This air infiltration can spread airborne allergens throughout your home, exacerbating symptoms in those with seasonal allergies. 

The main culprit behind air leaks is poor insulation throughout your home. Upgrading your insulation to a high-quality, air-tight variety can help minimize allergies. 

How Spray Foam Insulation Creates a Barrier

Creating a sealed “building envelope” is key to limiting allergy entry into your home, and this can only be accomplished with a high-quality insulation like spray foam insulation in Toronto.

Spray foam insulation is spray-applied as a liquid and then dries down into a solid foam, creating an airtight seal in your home. The liquid application also allows spray foam to completely fill and seal even the smallest cracks and gaps in your home’s structure, effectively blocking air from outside your home. 

Spray foam insulation also has an excellent R-value, preventing air from passing through it. R-value refers to an insulation’s ability to resist heat transfer, and spray foam insulation has a value between 3.5 and 7, making it higher than most options on the market. This means that hot allergen-containing air will struggle greatly to pass through your insulation, again, contributing to fewer allergens indoors. 

Controlling Humidity and Preventing Mold Growth

As mentioned previously, mold spores are another major allergy trigger, and poor insulation in your home can actually lead to mold growth. A lack of quality insulation increases your risk of moisture infiltration. When water makes contact with varying structures in your home, mold can begin to grow within a day or two. However, spray foam insulation is able to completely seal every crevice of your home, preventing water from even entering your home. This will help prevent mold growth during the rainy season.

Reduce Allergy Symptoms with EcoStar Insulation

Allergy symptoms can be a major nuisance in the summer months, and prevention can go a long way in making your family members more comfortable. The primary key to preventing allergens from entering your home is creating a barrier to entry. This is where spray foam insulation in Toronto can help. Its airtight seal will block pollen, dust and mold from entering your home. Contact EcoStar Insulation to learn more or to receive a quote on spray foam insulation costs. 

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