Local Expert in Long Island for Spray Foam Insulation Service

Adding spray foam insulation is one of the best methods to make a house more comfortable and energy-efficient. This insulation can be sprayed between studs, rafters, and other areas by professionals. The formula extends to fill in all the small slots that fiberglass insulation (batts) might be unable to.

A composite material called spray foam insulation is created when two chemicals (usually isocyanate and polyol resin) come into contact. These chemicals are brought together at the tip of a spray gun from two different hoppers or tanks that are moved by liquid or gas pressure. They react to one another when they come together and produce a foamy mixture. The foam then dries, forming a solid vapor and air barrier.

Unlike batts or spray-in insulation, spray foam insulation doesn’t degrade and gathers at the bottom of a stud bay. When sprayed, this substance becomes sticky, expands, and then dries in place.

Unlike batt insulation or other types of insulation, spray foam insulation often provides superior insulation. It is partly caused by the foam’s ability to expand and fit into small areas and the foam’s forming cells.

Spray insulation is made of closed-cell spray foam that functions as an air and vapor barrier which is great for crawl space encapsulation. Homeowners worried about vapor, or moisture won’t need to cover the dried foam with a vapor barrier.

Spray foam insulation that is closed-cell creates an air barrier similar to open-cell spray foam insulation. The individual cells or pockets developed within this foam are closed. Compared to open cell foam insulation, the cells in this product are significantly more tightly packed (it can improve foundation support in some cases).

Spray foam insulation that is closed-cell contains enclosed pockets, making it far more efficient against vapor and moisture. The insulation value of these confined pockets increases; one inch can provide up to R-6.5 of insulation.