Insulation Contractor, also known as polyurethane or SPF, is an alternative to fiberglass insulation. It’s sprayed on site as liquid and expands to fill cracks, gaps and crevices, making it ideal for hard-to-reach spots, like around light fixtures and electrical outlets. It conforms to the unique design of your home and doesn’t compress, sag or settle over time.

Open cell foam is lighter and uses water or carbon dioxide as the blowing agent, which makes it more environmentally friendly than closed-cell foam. This type of foam is best for walls, ceilings and roofs. It can also reduce sound and prevent moisture, but it won’t stop the movement of air or provide as strong an air barrier as closed-cell foam.

The Top Benefits of Spray Foam Insulation for Your Home

Closed-cell foam, on the other hand, is a heavier product with no air in the space between cells. It offers more application options than open-cell foam and can be used to meet energy code requirements in areas that are difficult to reach with traditional insulation materials, such as attics, crawl spaces, and rim joists. Closed-cell spray foam also creates an air and vapor barrier, so homeowners don’t need to add a separate vapor barrier.

Another benefit of closed-cell spray foam is that it seals the attic space, which helps prevent ice dams during cold weather. Ice dams are caused when warm air in the attic reaches the underside of the roof deck and melts snow, causing it to flow down the side of the roof and into the gap between rafters.

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