Foam Insulation Spray

Foam Insulation Spray

Easy to apply, and in some cases made from bio-friendly materials, foam insulation spray will be a boon to the building industry.

Foam insulation, sprayed on, can be applied as easily as traditional blown in insulation and is likely to increase your home value and decrease your electric bills.

And best of all, there are some spray foam insulation materials that get you your green credit as well. Two of which we’ve heard and who we’ll soon highlight use Sugar and Soy as their secondary ingredients.

From powerhousetv.com:

The benefits

Unlike traditional insulating materials like fiberglass or cellulose, spray foam insulation can seal and fill all the tiny cracks and seams you might not even see. The seamless material virtually eliminates energy-wasting air filtration.

In addition, polyurethane has the highest R-value for any given thickness compared to other insulation products. Because it provides a higher R-value per inch, homeowners using foam insulation can use 2×4 construction on exterior walls instead of the 2×6 studs required with traditional insulation.

This can save on framing costs, as well as extended window and door jambs. This simple change can also increase the amount of living space by as much as 35 square feet in a 1,500-square-foot home – the equivalent of an extra closet!

Foam insulation also helps control moisture condensation, it won’t shrink or settle, and it’s fire- and insect-resistant.

Pretty amazing stuff – and to think, one little chemical reaction can do all that.

From Wikipedia:

Advantages

* Blocks airflow and can serve as vapor barrier.
* Can fill wall cavities in finished walls without tearing the walls apart (like loose-fill).
* Works well in tight spaces (like loose-fill, but superior).
* Provides acoustical insulation (like loose-fill, but superior).
* Expands while curing, filling bypasses, and providing excellent resistance to air infiltration (unlike batts, blankets, and most types of loose-fill, which can leave bypasses and air pockets).
* Increases structural stability (unlike loose-fill).
* Can be used in places where loose-fill cannot, such as between joists and rafters. When used between rafters, the spray foam can cover up the nails protruding from the underside of the sheathing, protecting your head.
* Can be applied in small quantities.
* Do not contain CFC’s anymore.
* Cementitious foam is fireproof.

If you’d like to learn about how Foam Insulation Spray can lower your energy costs and increase property value contact us.

Are you a contractor looking for ways to maximize your marketing dollars and save your time and money on the job? Contact us – we’ll show you how spray foam insulation will save you time, money and help you better meet the needs of your eco-conscious customers.