Frequently Asked Questions

Almost certainly. In most Georgia homes, the heat comes in through an under-insulated or poorly sealed attic, and the AC can't keep up with it. Adding or upgrading attic insulation is often the single most effective thing you can do for a comfortable upstairs and a lower power bill. We'll look at what's going on in your home and tell you what we'd do.

Drafts almost always mean air is leaking somewhere insulation and air sealing should be stopping it: around the attic, recessed can lights, outlets on outside walls, or gaps where the framing meets the foundation. Spray foam is especially good here because it seals as it insulates. Loose-fill slows heat down but doesn't stop moving air on its own, which is why we check for and seal leaks before we blow in insulation.

That's almost always a humid, unsealed crawlspace. Ground moisture gets pulled up into your living space by the stack effect, the natural upward airflow in a house, and it brings the musty smell with it, along with mold spores and allergens. Crawlspace encapsulation stops it at the source.

Cold floors usually mean there's little or no insulation underneath, or an open, unsealed crawlspace. Your heated air is escaping straight down through the floor. Encapsulating and insulating the crawlspace is usually the fix.

In most Georgia homes, a leaky or under-insulated attic is the biggest driver of summer cooling costs. Heat pours in from above all day and the AC never gets ahead of it. After an attic upgrade, most homeowners see noticeably lower summer bills, though the exact amount depends on the home.

Spray foam goes on as a liquid that expands and hardens, creating an air-tight seal and a vapor barrier. It has higher R-values (6–7 per inch for closed-cell). Blown-in is loose material we blow into attics and wall cavities with a hose and machine. It's more affordable, but it has lower R-values (3.5–4 per inch) and doesn't create an air seal on its own.

Open-cell is softer, more affordable, and great for soundproofing (R‑3.5 per inch). Closed-cell is rigid, water-resistant, and insulates better (R‑6 to R‑7 per inch). In Georgia's hot, humid climate, we often recommend closed-cell for exterior walls and conditioned attics, because it also acts as a vapor barrier and heads off the moisture problems that are common here.

Georgia falls in climate zones 2–4. For Coweta and Fayette County (Zone 3), the DOE recommends R‑30 to R‑60 in attics and R‑13 to R‑15 in walls. We'll check what your home has now and tell you exactly what it takes to get there.

It depends on the material. With blown-in fiberglass, yes. We drill 6-inch holes in the sheetrock between each stud bay, pack the cavity through a hose, then patch and paint. Once the paint dries, most homeowners can't tell. Spray foam is different. It has to go into an open cavity, so the sheetrock comes off first and goes back up afterward.

Yes, when it needs to come out. If what's there is packed down, damaged, or not doing its job, we remove it instead of blowing new insulation on top of a problem. At your free assessment, we'll tell you honestly whether it just needs a top-off or a full replacement.

It depends on the product, the size of your home, and the area we're insulating. Blown-in runs $2.15–$2.30/sq ft for our R‑38 attic package. Open-cell spray foam runs $1.85–$2.00/sq ft (3.5") to $2.15–$2.30/sq ft (5.5"). Closed-cell runs $1.85–$2.00/sq ft per inch. Every assessment is free and comes with an itemized quote, with no hidden fees.

Most blown-in attic jobs are done in a single day. Spray foam usually takes 1–3 days depending on the size of the job. We'll give you a specific timeline at your free assessment.

We try to keep it simple. Once you reach out, we schedule a free walk-through when it works for you, usually within a few days. If you decide to move forward, most jobs are scheduled and finished within one to two weeks. The install itself takes one to three days depending on the size and type of job.

Usually, yes. Sealing air leaks and bringing insulation up to the recommended level takes load off your heating and cooling, and most homeowners see it on their bills. How much depends on the size and age of the home, what's there now, and how you live in it, so we don't promise a percentage. Closed-cell spray foam in a conditioned attic tends to make the biggest difference, because it insulates and air seals at the same time.

Yes. We partner with Hearth to offer financing for qualifying homeowners, so you don't have to pay for a full insulation upgrade all at once. Ask about it at your free assessment and we'll walk you through what you may qualify for.

Yes. Once spray foam has fully cured, per the manufacturer's re-entry time (usually about 24 hours), it's safe to be back in the home. During the install, we ventilate and seal off the work area, and we ask families to be out of the house for 24 hours. Blown-in has no wait at all. You can come home as soon as we finish.

For spray foam, yes. You, your family, and your pets need to be out for at least 24 hours while the foam hardens and any fumes clear. We'll confirm your all-clear time before we leave. For blown-in, you can come right back as soon as we're done.

Yes. Every job comes with a warranty on both materials and workmanship. We stand behind our work, and we'll go over the specific terms with you at your assessment.

We serve Coweta and Fayette County, including Newnan, Fayetteville, Peachtree City, and the communities around them. Get in touch and we'll confirm we cover your address.

Yes. Set Apart Insulation is a division of Set Apart Roofing, the same family-owned company that's been roofing homes in Coweta and Fayette County for years. Same owners, same standards, same honest pricing. We just work on the inside of your home instead of the outside. For roofing, visit setapartroofing.com.