Spray Foam Insulation
Container Spray Foam Insulation
Closed cell spray foam is a great alternative to traditional R13 fiberglass insulation.
Closed cell spray secures every small opening is coated in foam density of about 2 lbs. per cu. ft. R-VALUE: R-6.5 per in. Custom installation required.
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While there are numerous ways you can insulate your home, spray foam is a superior solution. First introduced in the 1980s, spray foam is a popular insulation option, and it’s come a long way over the past few decades. We want to touch on nine major benefits of spray foam insulation, so you can keep your home or office properly protected.
IT DETERS MOISTURE
Water easily seeps through openings around pipes and vents, putting your home at risk for bacteria and rot. In other words, your home will be at risk for costly damage. Typically, when insulation gets wet, it needs to be replaced; however, spray foam still retains its properties, no matter how wet it gets. Spray foam also pushes itself into even the tiniest nooks and crannies, so there’s little chance water will get in your home in the first place.
IT IMPROVES COMFORT
If you’re not partial to drafts, a huge perk of spray foam is that it prevents temperature fluctuations in a building. Instead, it promotes a consistent climate in a home or office. This is because spray foam insulation creates an air-tight seal, so it protects your home from the elements and keeps it warm, dry, and comfortable. Other insulation options don’t create this seal because, unlike spray foam, they don’t stick to every surface.
IT IMPROVES INDOOR AIR QUALITY
A major benefit of spray foam is its ability to minimize indoor allergens, such as dust, mold, mildew, pollen, and other pollutants. Believe it or not, these allergens don’t enter your home or office through open doors and windows—instead, they make their way inside through your walls. Pest waste also commonly affects air quality, but insects and rodents aren’t attracted to spray foam because it’s not ideal as food or a nest. If you want insulation that reduces allergy and asthma symptoms, and minimizes chemical sensitivities, consider spray foam. It’s a non-toxic option that keeps people feeling their best; the chemical mixture won’t release harmful contaminants, such as formaldehyde, into your home or office.
IT IS EASY TO INSTALL
Insulation installation doesn’t have to be complicated, and spray foam’s popularity is (in large part) due to its ease of application. No matter the time of year, spray foam is super simple to install, even if you need insulation in a hard-to-reach area, such as a crawl space. It’s a non-intrusive process—during installation, a team of professionals will use a spray foam gun to spray the material on your desired area. The insulation dries quickly, so it should be ready in about a day’s time.
IT IS ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY
When it comes to building materials, everybody wants to go green. Thankfully, spray foam is a type of insulation that can help the environment; it aids you in reducing your carbon footprint because you’re consuming less energy.
IT LASTS
Traditional insulation can lose its effectiveness over time; however, because it’s composed of powerful chemical products, spray foam performs exactly how it should for decades. It’s made of only two materials, polyurethane and isocyanate. When these two materials react, they expand and harden, so spray foam will never lose its shape. Once spray foam cures, it stays in one place and won’t sag or shift over time—even in extreme temperatures. Spray foam has a high R-value, meaning it’s heat resistant. When you choose spray foam installation, you can relax knowing you won’t have to upgrade or replace it for several years at a time.
IT PROVIDES ADDITIONAL STRENGTH TO BUILDINGS
Spray foam is incredibly dense because it’s a spray-applied plastic with strong adhesive qualities. Spray foam essentially glues building materials together, so it provides more strength to the residential or commercial property’s overall structure. This type of insulation essentially acts as a layer of protection against humidity and wind, and in just one step, floors, walls, and ceilings are stronger. If you want a durable insulation option, think about investing in spray foam.
IT REDUCES SOUND
Thanks to spray foam insulation, you won’t have to hear road traffic or sounds from neighboring rooms. Sounds from outside won’t travel indoors because spray foam fills cracks and crevices. Once installed, the insulation absorbs sound waves and sound-proofs your walls, so you’ll have an overall quieter home or office. If you prefer privacy from the outside, then spray foam is right for you.
IT SAVES YOU MONEY
Why spend an unnecessary amount on your heat and cooling bills when you can get spray foam insulation? Spray foam insulation may seem like an expensive option upfront, but you end up saving on energy expenses in the long run. Fortunately, spray foam insultation expands, sealing up cracks and holes; therefore, utility systems won’t have to work so hard because they aren’t compensating for lost air. It’s hard to tell whether other insulation options will pay for themselves, but both open-cell and closed-cell spray foam often do between three and five years. An energy-efficient home often has a higher home value as well, as it looks more attractive to prospective homebuyers.
