I feel your pain on the Tyvek suits—wore one last summer while insulating my attic, and I swear it felt like a sauna up there. Still, I'd take sweating buckets over that fiberglass itch any day.
About the spray foam, I actually bit the bullet and switched to it when we renovated our upstairs bedrooms. Honestly, it's been a game changer. No more itchy fibers floating around, and the rooms feel way more comfortable temperature-wise. The downside is definitely cost—it's not cheap—and you really need someone who knows what they're doing to apply it properly. I've heard some horror stories about DIY spray foam jobs gone wrong (think uneven application and lingering chemical smells).
But if you're planning to stay in your place long-term, I'd say it's worth considering. For me, the peace of mind alone was worth the extra expense. Either way, good luck—sounds like you've already learned most of the insulation lessons the hard way...just like the rest of us!
I've been debating spray foam for a while now, but the cost always makes me hesitate. Did you notice a big difference in your energy bills after switching? I'm all for comfort, but my wallet has its limits, haha.
And yeah, DIY spray foam horror stories are exactly what's kept me from attempting it myself. A buddy of mine tried it once—ended up with uneven blobs everywhere and said his house smelled weird for weeks. Definitely don't want to repeat his mistake.
Honestly, I'm just looking for that sweet spot between not itching myself crazy and not emptying my savings account. Did you get multiple quotes before deciding? Curious how much variation there was between contractors...
We switched to spray foam about two years ago, and yeah, energy bills dropped noticeably—especially in winter. But honestly, the biggest win was finally ditching the itchy fiberglass nightmare. Definitely shop around though, our quotes varied by almost 30%...crazy how much difference there can be.
Spray foam's great for comfort, no doubt, but it's not always the silver bullet people make it out to be. Had a client last year who went all-in on spray foam, and yeah, their bills dropped, but they ended up with moisture issues because the attic wasn't vented properly. Had to redo some drywall and add ventilation afterward—not cheap. Fiberglass is itchy as heck, but at least it's forgiving if your attic isn't perfectly set up. Just something to keep in mind before you jump ship completely...
Went through this exact debate when building our place last year. Ended up sticking with fiberglass because, honestly, spray foam seemed like a headache waiting to happen if the install wasn't perfect. Yeah, fiberglass is itchy and annoying, but it's pretty forgiving if your attic setup isn't spot-on. Plus, moisture issues scare me way more than a little itchiness—drywall repairs aren't cheap. Just my two cents, but I'd rather deal with some temporary discomfort than risk expensive fixes down the road...
