Serious question, is spray foam really worth the hype?

I was dead set on doing blown-in insulation for my attic until I talked to my buddy who works at a local insulation company here in Albuquerque. He said with our crazy temperature swings from 100 degrees to freezing, spray foam seals way better and stops air leaks that fiberglass just can't touch. He showed me a house they did last summer where the AC bill dropped $60 a month after switching to closed-cell foam. That got me thinking because my electric bill hit $280 last July and I'm tired of it. Now I'm leaning toward spray foam but it costs twice as much upfront. Has anyone here made the switch in Albuquerque and seen real savings on their utility bills?

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angelas789d ago

I mean, blown in is way cheaper and does the job fine if your attic is already sealed up good. My cousin did spray foam and said it was a nightmare to ever get fixed if there's a leak or something. Feels like overkill for most houses honestly.

torres.leo9d ago

Totally agree with you @angelas78. Blown in is way easier to work with down the road if you ever need to add more or move stuff around. Spray foam locks you in so hard it feels like you're committing to a marriage with your insulation.