Residential and Commercial
Spray Foam Insulation Installation
What Is Spray Foam Insulation?
Spray foam insulation or spray polyurethane foam (SPF) is an alternative to traditional building insulation such as fiberglass. Is an insulation and air barrier material that seals walls, floors and ceiling cavities against air movement. This includes spaces around electrical outlets and light fixtures, and also where walls meet windows and doors. Spray foam insulation is versatile and can be used to insulate your roof, loft, walls and floor. SPF insulation applied by professionals is usually described as either a high- or low-pressure foam.
Open Cell Spray Foam
Open cell spray foam is a much more dense and heavy material. It creates a dense surface that is more resistant to weathering and temperature change
Closed Cell Spray Foam
Closed cell spray foam is very light and pliable due to its composition. As open cell foam dries, the gas inside the cells escape through openings in the cell’s wall resulting in foam that is light and pliable that shifts as it settles.
How Spray Foam Insulation Does it Works?
Spray foam insulation is made up of a number of different chemicals that react when combined together. The material starts off as a semi-wet cellulose material and the mixture is compiled on site and sprayed onto the area of application with a number of high-spec hoses. When the material hits the surface, a chemical reaction occurs that causes the material to expand rapidly. And we mean rapidly! This thing blows up faster than a balloon! This expansion can reach up to 100 times in size and happens in a blink of an eye. Once enlarged the foam beings to harden almost immediately, creating a solid blanket of insulation that covers the entire surface. This material is completely safe to use around plumbing equipment and electrical appliances too, so there is no need to have these removed throughout installation. Just spray into the material into place and let it work its magic! So now you know the secret to how does spray foam insulation work!?
How Spray Foam Insulation Does it Works?
In addition to this energy efficient insulation’s ability to insulate and seal air leaks at the same time, spray foam insulation has a host of other benefits for home insulation. The benefits include:
- Savings — up to 40% on your utilities every month, every year!
- Soundproofing — reduce exterior noise
- Comfort — reduces air infiltration and increases comfort year round
- Downsize heating and cooling systems.
- Increase your homes resale value.
