In addition to reducing energy costs, spray foam insulation creates an air barrier that prevents hot and cold air from escaping the home. It also blocks unwanted sound from entering the home, making it a quieter and more comfortable environment for your family.

Unlike fiberglass or cellulose insulation, spray foam insulation impacts both the conduction and the convection of heat flow, which makes it an effective alternative to other traditional insulation systems. This means it keeps your home warm in the winter and cool in the summer, while significantly lowering your monthly energy bills.

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The Insulation Contractor process starts with a machine called the Blendometer, which mixes various chemicals into polyurethane foam that expands. The foam then can be sprayed into walls, attics, basements and crawl spaces where other types of insulation can’t reach. It also offers more excellent coverage than batting or fiberglass insulation, as it adheres to wall studs and other surfaces where other insulators won’t.

Spray foam insulation is available in two different forms: open and closed cell. The difference is the way the small pockets of foam are arranged. Open cell foam is made up of cells that aren’t completely encapsulated, which allows for a softer and more flexible material. These foams often use water or carbon dioxide as the propelling agent, which is less harmful to the environment than HFC-based spray foam.

Closed cell foam is made up of cells that are pressed together, which makes it stiffer and more rigid than open-cell foam. It usually uses HFC-based blowing agents, which have a high global warming potential of over 3,400 times greater than CO2. But many companies are moving toward low-GWP spray foam insulation options like Gaco’s HandiFoam High Density, which contains a blowing agent derived from biopolyols, post-consumer recycled plastics and pre-consumer recycled materials.