How to Fix Cold Kitchen Cupboards with Foam Insulation
Have you had the unfortunate experience of opening one of your kitchen cabinets, grabbing a plate for your dinner only to realize the dish is cold?
我知道我有,这很烦人。
It can be frustrating to pay to heat your home when you’re constantly finding cold spots and drafts coming into your heated living space.
我不仅经历了这个,而且还密歇根州逆转录的客户礼宾部I’ve worked with a lot of homeowners who are dealing with cold kitchen cupboards.
In this article, I will be covering why your kitchen cupboards are cold and also how we can fix them.
How to Combat Cold Kitchen Cupboards
If you are struggling with cold kitchen cupboards, then those cabinets are likely installed on外墙隔热性不佳。
Little to no insulation in these exterior walls is why the cupboards are cold and not warm like the air you are paying to heat in the rest of your home. This is something many homeowners struggle with as there are many options to tackle this challenge.
没有人喜欢在现有的绝缘层中有冷墙和浮躁的间隙。
虽然您确实有选择,但不幸的是,大多数传统的绝缘材料,例如cellulose和玻璃纤维,不可能创建适当的air sealin the exterior walls of your home.
Fiberglass batts and blown-in cellulose allow for air to pass through it, meaning even if your walls are insulated, you will still have drafts and air leaks.
Thebest insulation optionto fix those cold cupboards is foam as it creates that air seal. Here’s how it’s done.
Insulating Exterior Walls with Injection Foam
Injection foam insulationwill be key to insulating those exterior walls, creating an air seal, and preventing those darn kitchen cupboards from being cold.
可以从外部安装注射泡沫,而无需remove your drywall和橱柜。该过程可能会根据壁板的类型you have. Typically, the siding is removed, and a hole is drilled into each stud cavity.
The foam is injected, the hole is then capped, and the siding is reattached.
A good foam insulation contractor will leave your home looking like they were never there.
Insulating Exterior Walls with Spray Foam
另一种方法来安装绝缘泡沫和创造that air seal is to spray the wall cavities, but it is much more invasive.
This option is much more viable if you plan to remodel your kitchen and you’ll be taking everything down to the studs.
在这种情况下,open cell spray foam将喷洒到每个开放的螺柱腔中。机组人员将确保将泡沫切在腔中,以便在没有任何问题的情况下放置干墙。
This option is much more invasive and only recommended if you are remodeling.
Tips to Warm Up Kitchen Cupboards
Another thing you can do to try and combat these cold cabinets is to look for any cracks or gaps under the cupboards in the kitchen.
Most cabinets are built-in and can have gaps underneath along the floor. You can seal these gaps by using canned foam, which you can find at any home improvement store. By sealing these gaps with canned foam, you can help keep the cold air out of your cabinets.
也是一个好主意,也可以检查机柜的内部。
Look along the back of the cabinet, feel the back wall, and around the edges. If the draft seems to be coming from the edges, you can seal that as well and it can eliminate some of the cold coming in through the gaps.
Warming Up the Rest of Your Home
在阅读了如何加热这些厨房橱柜之后,我敢肯定,您已经想到了房屋的其他一些区域,这些区域似乎很难保暖。
This isn’t just a fix for the kitchen, more than likely, if the areas in question are on an exterior, your best option is to insulate all of the exterior walls of your home. This will help create anenvelope在冬天,避开所有选秀权,在夏天将所有选秀放在外面。
Foam insulation throughout your home has a lot of benefits aside from making it more comfortable – it can also help save you money on heating and cooling costs. If you want to read more about all the wonders of foam insulation,check out the Learning Center on our website.
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With more than six years of customer service experience, Rian joined the RetroFoam of Michigan team as a customer concierge. A typical workday for Rian includes answering calls, calling homeowners, scheduling estimate appointments, and following up with homeowners after their installation. When Rian isn’t at work, she spends her time with friends, family, and her dog Cooper.