Spray Foam Insulation

Insulation is a term used to describe a mechanism to protect and shield an interior with the help of a material that prevents heat gain or loss or noise transmission. There are many different types of insulation and some of them are specially designed for certain areas of our home. One type of insulation we provide is spray foam insulation and it can be utilized to air seal your attic, rim joist, crawl space, basement walls, and many other areas in order to make your home energy efficient.

How does spray foam insulation work?

When spray foam insulation comes in contact with oxygen it expands many times its original size. Once it is applied to surfaces it starts to expand and fills all the gaps, holes and cracks it comes in contact with. Some types of foam may even expand up to ten times its original size. In addition, spray foam insulation can be applied in places that are difficult to reach or apply other types of insulation like fiberglass, rock wool, foamboard and even cellulose. Spray foam is an excellent form of insulation for both new and existing buildings and is used in many types of construction projects.

When spray foam insulation is applied, it takes a certain period of time before it becomes dry and stable. When it is finally cured it forms an airtight seal that also makes the material it is applied too more sound resistant. It also offers a thermal barrier and even makes the area stronger. Unlike many other forms of insulation, spray foam insulation, often called a sealant, becomes very hard and an impermeable surface. This airtight seal helps save energy by preventing conditioned air from escaping and unconditioned air from entering any building whether it is residential or commercial construction.

In addition, when a closed cell spray foam insulation is used, the hardened surface created significantly reduces the chances of vapor buildup. The chance of materials producing condensation is greatly reduced with closed cell insulation. In cases where warm air meets cold air, the final result is moisture that leads to condensation. As we said before, this specific type of insulation keeps the air in place and vapor buildup is limited.

Energy Savings Tip – Benefits of Air Sealing

High energy costs and losing heat in the house are some of the most common problems. Thanks to spray foam insulation used in the attic and crawl spaces these problems will be minimized drastically. Although there are many materials used in insulating like fiberglass, cellulose, rock wool, radiant barrier and foam board. Many people prefer the addition of the spray foam sealant because it offers an air seal that keeps conditioned air from escaping.