Spray foam insulation is a thick, pliable substance that fills spaces in your home’s walls and roof. It impacts the conduction and convection of heat, which affects your energy efficiency. It keeps warm air inside during the winter and cool air in during the summer. It also acts as an air barrier, closing nooks and crannies that let in unconditioned air that drives up energy bills.

It’s a great choice for new construction homes, pole barns, and commercial structures. It also works well in older homes or as a retrofit for cellulose or fiberglass. Typically, the crew will remove existing insulation from the area they’re going to insulate. However, if the area they’re working on is a newly constructed room or a remodeled part of an existing home, this may not be necessary.

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There are two main types of spray foam insulation: open and closed cell. Open cell spray foam has small pockets that aren’t fully encapsulated, making it softer and more flexible than closed-cell foam. It also uses water or carbon dioxide as its propelling agent, which makes it less harmful to the environment than its closed-cell counterparts. It’s a good option for walls, ceilings, and roofs, but it requires the use of a vapor barrier when used in crawl spaces or attics.

Closed-cell spray foam has a higher R-value per inch and is more dense, but it’s more expensive. It’s also more brittle when cured than open-cell foam and requires the use of a vapor barrier. Both types of spray foam insulation are low GWP (Global Warming Potential) and contain no HCFCs or HFCs, which contribute to climate change.

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