Insulation Types
There are many different types of insulation on the market. Not all are created equal! Rule number one when using spray foam is to choose the right contractor. Rule number two is choose the correct material. We have already chosen the best, Icynene brand spray foam. We can help you choose the best type of Icynene to use on your project. Please just call us and we can help.
Spray foam insulation has been proven over time not only to provide an air-tight seal in floors, walls, and ceilings but also to be the most effective type of insulation to battle ice dams.
We all know that our New England weather is so unpredictable. The best way to assure the comfort of a family or the people who work in a commercial building is to assure that the right amount of insulation has been installed. And you will not only experience an increase in comfort, you will also see a significant decrease in energy costs.
Spray Foam Insulation - R4 to R7.1 per inch
Spray foam insulation is a combination of chemicals which are heated and sprayed out of a machine through a hose. The spray foam chemicals mix together at the tip of the hose creating a thick paint-like goo that sticks to anything it touches including wires, pipes and ducts. Within seconds, the foam begins to expand to trapping a gas inside billions of tiny bubbles. As the foam expands, it forms a continuous even layer of insulation and creates an air tight seal. Exactly what insulation needs to do, right?
The 2 Types of Spray Foam - Open Cell vs. Closed Cell
The first thing you need to know is there are two different types of spray foam with different characteristics and applications.