Spray Foam Insulation
Spray foam insulation, or spray polyurethane foam, is a superior alternative to traditional insulation. There are a tremendous amount of benefits by insulating with spray foam insulation such as:
Helps to keep mice and pests away
It is an air barrier
Prevention of mildew and mold growth
Raise the value of your home
Lower home insurance rates
Reduce your carbon footprint
Never loses its shape or R-value
Energy efficient-Lower monthly electric bill
Healthier indoor air environment by reducing dust, pollen, and airborne pollutants.
Another benefit of spray foam insulation is it has higher R-values per inch, which results in the insulation taking up less space. For example: you could use 2x4 walls instead of 2x6 in certain applications.
Closed-Cell Spray Foam:
Has the ability to strengthen structures up to 3x making it very popular on the coast for storm prone areas.
Reduce wind driven rain
Moisture and air barrier
Open-Cell Spray Foam:
More cost effective of the two
Air Barrier
Sound proofing benefits