Tue, Jul 18, 2023
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Getting your home insulated might seem like a big hassle. However, it helps you cut down your energy bills and carbon footprint.
With so many options of insulation available in the markets, it becomes difficult to choose the best one for your home. If you’re stuck in such a dilemma, we suggest you seek help from your Vancouver insulation contractor.
Foam insulation or Spray Polyurethane Foam is a PU-based product qualified for sound and heat insulation. The polyurethane foam used for manufacturing foam insulation is the same material you see in memory mattresses, couches, pillows, etc.
Amongst so many insulation methods, foam insulation is relatively a new way of installing insulation. It is suitable for homes that have issues like air leaks. The R-value of foam insulation is high, which means it works well for insulating your home, provided you apply it adequately. For proper application and installation of spray foam, hire a professional Vancouver insulation contractor.
You can use foam insulation practically anywhere in the house where you need acoustic and heat insulation. It is suitable for your attic, roof, ceilings, facades, basement, walls, cellar, storeroom, and floors. You can also use foam insulation on your home’s structural elements like arcade, balcony, window slopes, doors, and other uneven surfaces.
The easy application makes foam insulation handy and suitable for almost every part of the house. Wherever you put it, the insulation seals the area like an envelope, and no outside elements can penetrate through it.
The best part about foam insulation is that it is easy to apply. You can install the insulation by simply spraying it on the surface with the help of a unique application device. The foam spray comes in a can where the propellant helps you apply the chemical component to the required surface using an application gun. The spray’s composition rapidly expands and hardens, forming an airtight and moisture-tight seal.
The easy application makes it simple to seal small cracks and crevices throughout your house.
Foam insulation comes in two different types - open-cell and closed-cell foam insulation. Let us see the difference between both:
The difference between open-cell and closed-cell foam insulation is the type of cells. Open-cell foam has partially encapsulated cells, which means they are open. The cells are left open deliberately to make the foam flexible and soft. It is less dense than closed-cell foam. The R-Value of open-cell foam is also lesser than closed-cell foam, which is 3.5 per inch. Due to its R-Value, you cannot use open-cell foam for areas with extreme temperatures.
The open-cell insulation can expand to the thickness of 3 inches. So, only one application of this foam is sufficient for wall insulation. It swells more than closed-cell foam, making it an ideal option for hard-to-reach nooks and cracks in the house. It is also a more affordable option.
Contrary to the open-cell structure, the closed-cell foam has completely closed cells. With the cells pressed together, the structure of the foam is very intact, preventing air or moisture from penetrating. Because of the closed-cell structure, this type of foam insulation is much more sturdy, rigid, and much denser than open-cell foam.
The R-Value of closed-cell foam, 6.0 per inch, is higher than open-cell foam. Also, it can expand to the thickness of only 1 inch. It is perfect for areas where there is a space issue.
It is a rigid foam insulation that acts as a water, moisture, and vapor barrier. It is also resistant to water, making it last longer.
Foam insulation is easy to install and offers many benefits. So, if you’re wondering which type of insulation is the best for your house, this one is a safe bet.
To choose the best type of foam insulation, contact Atwal Constructions, a professional Vancouver insulation contractor. With our experience and technical know-how, we will help you choose the best foam insulation for your house and install it fast. Our team of experts, tools, and equipment is all set to get your home insulated in no time. Give us a call, and we will be right at your doorstep.
