A Basics Guide to Spray Foam Insulation

Are you considering how to reduce your power bills and make your home more comfortable in every season by insulating your home? Unless you’re a building or construction expert, then choosing the right way to do this can be confusing.

There are lots of products, and providers out there that claim to be the best choice for home insulation, but if you’re going to make the best choice for your budget and home, then you need to read this basic guide to spray foam insulation.

What is Spray Foam Insulation?

Polyurethane spray foam is a type of insulation that is sprayed as a liquid onto the surfaces to be insulated. The liquid expands, sets and then hardens, forming a thermal barrier that helps to keep heat in or out of a building. It also acts as an air barrier, vapor retarder, and sometimes as structural reinforcement.

Spray foam can be used as insulation for walls, roofs, attics and under floors. It creates an airtight seal, preventing heat loss in the winter and heat gain in the summer. This significantly improves the overall energy efficiency of your home by succesfully maintaining ambient temperature.

The hardened foam material is made from an innovative chemical combination of polyol resin and isocyanate. The magic happens when they combine, as they react and expand to 30-60 times their original liquid volume. All products are safe once applied.

How is Spray Foam Used?

Spray foam is durable and effective and can be used for:

• Insulation in residential, industrial, and commercial buildings to improve energy efficiency and reduce cooling and heating costs.
• Sealing gaps and cracks in walls, floors, and ceilings, preventing drafts and improving internal air quality.
• Pest control as it fills and seals openings in buildings, preventing pests, such as rodents and insects, from accessing the space.
• Structural reinforcement as it can reinforce and strengthen existing structures such as roofs and walls, providing additional stability.
• Marine applications to provide vessels with buoyancy and insulation

Next Steps

How could your house, commercial or industrial building, or marine vessel benefit from spray foam insulation? At Tates Coating Services, we have decades of experience in the most effective and cost-efficient ways to insulate your structure or vessel.

So, before you make a costly and potentially permanent insulating choice, make sure you talk to our friendly staff about the best insulation option for your needs, budget, and preferences.