Spray Foam Insulation
Spray Foam Facts
Spray Polyurethane Foam Insulation provides:
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Energy Efficient Homes: heating and cooling costs can be reduced as much as 50%.
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A Reduction of Heating and Air Conditioning tonnage as much as 35% without the loss of efficiency and comfort.
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Draft Free Environment: sealing of cracks, joints, etc…, will prevent uncontrolled movement of air through the wall assemblies.
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Dust Free: homes insulated with Spray Polyurethane Foam Insulation show a remarkable reduction of dust accumulation
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Quiet homes: the open cells and the semi-rigid polyurethane mass wil absorb and reduce the sound transmission
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Improved Air Quality
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Stable Insulation: not subjected to structural deterioration or decomposition, will not settle
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Strong Adhesion to the Surface
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Comfort!
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And much more!
2LB Closed Cell
R-value per inch: about 6.5 to 7
Closed-cell foam isn't cheap, but it provides a much higher R-value per inch than open-cell foam. Because of its density and glue-like tenacity, it also adds structural strength to a wall, ceiling, or roof assembly.
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Can be applied at very low temperatures (as low as 5oF)
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Ideal for continuous insulation solutions
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Higher R-value* per inch – easier to accommodate high R-value* requirements in narrow spaces
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Lower vapor permeance (can be a Class II VDR)
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Can reject bulk water (ideal for flood zones)
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Higher tensile and bond strength
1/2LB Open Cell
R-value per inch: about 3.6
Although open-cell foam costs less than closed-cell foam, it has a lower R-value per inch, so a thicker layer is required. If the framing members are deep enough to accommodate your required R-value, open-cell foam may end up costing less.
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Can be installed at a significantly lower cost and target the same specified R-value*
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Can achieve greater R-value* if not restricted by space
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Lower raw material/resource use
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Permits bi-directional drying
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Will accommodate long-term creep and seasonal movement
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Hydrophobic material
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Air barrier and insulating material