Spray Foam Insulation
Spray foam insulation 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 can be sprayed into an open cavity, like in new construction, attics, crawl spaces, and rim joists.
It can also be used in existing homes, commercial buildings, and pole barns.
As long as the cavities are open and there is access, then the spray foam can be applied. Spray foam never loses its shape.
Unlike conventional insulation materials, spray foam fills cracks, gaps, and crevices on installation. It won’t compress, sag, or settle over time. SPF provides the highest R Value per inch of any insulation material.
spray foam benefits
As your spray foam insulation expert, we assure you that this type of insulation is effective for many reasons. These include:
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Completely fill and seal every crack – polyurethane spray foam’s expansion properties allow it to expand up to 100 times its original size to completely fill every crack in walls, ceilings, and crawlspaces for total insulation and air sealing.
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Spray foam stays in place – spray foam insulation does not settle or sag over time ensuring total continual performance. As such, you can expect a long life of consistent service from it.
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Reduce allergens in your home – spray foam’s air sealing qualities help reduce the amount of dust, allergens, and pollutants entering your home. It even prevents mold or bacteria growth, thanks to its water resistance.
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Reduce energy loss and waste – spray foam will reduce heating and cooling costs by up to 50%. As a historically effective insulator, it could potentially make a big difference in energy expenditure.
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Won’t attract insects or rodents – polyurethane spray foam does not provide a source of food for rodents, termites, etc. the material also doesn’t make good nests.
air barrier
Air leakage can account for as much as 40 percent of the energy cost to heat and cool your home, according to the Department of Energy. That is the equivalent of leaving a window open 24 hours a day, all year long.
Only spray foam insulation protects against the single biggest source of heat flow – air leakage – because it forms an effective air barrier.
