FAQ

Spray foam insulation is a chemical product, often referred to as SPF or spray polyurethane foam (SPF). This two-part liquid insulating material can be applied directly onto surfaces and objects, creating an air barrier by expanding with vapor from its chemical reaction.

The two parts combine at the surface to create a flexible, airtight seal to walls, floors, and ceiling cavities against air movement. This provides maximum protection for your home or building. It also helps reduce noise levels and provides a high level of fire protection. In addition, spray foam is a cost-effective solution used in new construction and retrofit applications.

Spray foam is a revolutionary way to insulate your home without using traditional materials or methods. It has a unique two-part product with several special qualities that make it an attractive option for home and building owners. First, it expands up to 100 times its liquid volume, which allows it to fill wall cavities or voids in roofs, crawl spaces, and attics, or cracks and gaps in walls. Once expanded, spray foam insulation adheres tightly to building materials (clapboards, siding, and other surfaces), forming a weatherproof seal that keeps interior spaces comfortable all year.

The process has no harmful chemicals, so there's never leadtime for water damage restoration. It's time-proven to be safe from other energy-wasting practices while providing comfort year-round, whether it is wintery days indoors during cold spells or spring mornings where we enjoy the warm sunshine on our decks'.

It's often more expensive than other types of insulation, but it's worth it for many reasons. Some factors might affect how much your project costs, including what kind of cell foam you use, the size of your home or area that needs insulation, whether it's a new or existing home, where you live, the weather, and the labor cost in your site depends on your geographic location.

Closed-cell spray foam has a higher R-value, which measures its ability to resist heat flow. As a result, this increased efficiency comes at a higher price tag, usually up to $0.60 per square or more. While open-cell spray foam typically costs around $0.40 per square foot. For accurate quotation and assessment, we recommend contacting our spray foam insulation specialists.

Spray foam is not fireproof but has fire-retardant properties that prevent it from burning. Self-extinguishing lowers the chance of igniting when exposed to heat or prevents fire from spreading. In fact, the military has even used spray foam insulation to protect buildings and vehicles from explosions. Spray foam insulation is class 1 hour fire rating means that it can resist exposure to a standardized fire for one hour and help control the spread of a fire. It does not work as an accelerant making it one of the best choices for protecting your home from fire.

The spray foam should be applied between late fall and early spring to avoid colder weather or warmer conditions that may interfere with the application. And because spray foam is applied in a liquid state and expands as it cures, applying it during periods of high humidity can pose problems with drying time. Avoiding cooler months will allow the solution to expand and cure properly.

To make sure the installation goes seamlessly with your home's construction, it is best practice for professionals to add spray foam solution to your home's construction process during its final stages. This is ideally, after other building materials, such as wiring or heating/cooling ducts are installed.

Spray foam insulation is not a particularly easy project. It can be hazardous if you are inexperienced. And even small mistakes can result in poor performance or potentially dangerous gaps. If you're not confident in completing the project properly, then it's probably best to leave it to the professionals.

Hiring a professional spray foam installer may cost more upfront, but it will save you money in the long run by ensuring that the application is done right. A contractor with the experience, knowledge, and necessary safety equipment for the application is important.

Even though spray foam insulation has a reputation for durability and is expected to last for decades! This material comes with most warranties lasting up to fifteen years. However, warranty terms for spray foam can vary widely. The length and type of coverage that is included depends on the manufacturer and companies.

Yes. Like any other insulation type, spray foam must meet local code requirements before installation (and before incurring any hefty inspection fees). In addition, states have their own set of regulations on what types of spray foam are approved. But generally, spray foam, has been approved by code across all industries for residential, commercial, and agriculture use. It has been rigorously tested and meets all safety standards wh of the most the popular insulation materials on the market today.