How is Spray Foam Applied

Spray foam has two major components – polyurea and urethanes – that are sprayed using a specially customized double-slot pistol with a high-pressure compressor. Spray foam is created when the two components are mixed on a surface. The mixture expands within seconds and fills in the structure of your roof. It cures within minutes forming the final solid insulation layer. Spray foam is an environment-safe polyurethane foam, an extremely durable and flexible type of polymer.

The open-cell polyurethane foam has a lower density and weighs about 0.4-0.6 lbs per cubic feet. It expands more than 100 times of its original size. It is semi-rigid and is primarily used indoors. The closed-cell polyurethane foam has a higher density and weighs about 1.5.2 lbs per cubic feet. It expands to 35-50 times its original size. It is more rigid and used at places where it has to withstand higher pressure (for example, in outdoor roofs that are regularly walked on).

Application is quick and easy and will not require a disruption in business activities. Because very little heat transfer occurs, spray foam can reduce monthly energy bill by 50% on average. You can also save money as spray foam requires minimal maintenance cost. The tight structure of the insulation materials causes less sound transfer and its seamless structure makes it impossible for any leakage to occur.

Beginning in the 1960s, spray foam was used for industrial insulation in the United States. It was soon realized that its application can also serve well in the construction industry and it has been in widespread use since.

Spray Foam Total Protection

Spray Foam provides protection from the weather:

• Spray foam insulation provides attics with better resistance against roof uplift during high wind events, while also serving as a vapor retarder, controlling water vapor. It also provides superior indoor thermal comfort by blocking all upward air draft and an excellent air barrier, significantly reduces air infiltration. Has high R-value, which stabilizes indoor air quality and temperature by acting as a thermal barrier. It has a maximum of about 85 F in the attic - makes work or attic storage a real, functional solution. 

Spray foam protects against bugs and other pests:

• The thick barrier created by spray foam makes it nearly impossible for small pests and insects to burrow into your home. Whereas fiberglass is easily chewed, torn, or simply displaced over time, spray foam insulation sticks permanently to the area and has no food value for any insect type. Its uneven texture and strength make it a formidable obstacle for any pest that would dare attempt to break through it. Spray foam is a safe alternative to other materials with benefits that include mold prevention.

Spray foam makes your home energy efficient:

• Spray Foam home insulation saves on energy costs and lowers utility bills. The US Department of Energy (DOE) studies show that 40% of your home’s energy is lost due to air infiltration. SPF is used to seal the entire “building envelope” of your home to prevent air and moisture infiltration. There is no better home insulating material that can seal your home from air and moisture intrusion, save on costly utility bills, strengthen your home, and protect your family’s health from dangerous mold, airborne pollutants, and allergens than Spray Foam insulation.

Spray Foam can protect your home against hurricanes:

• Your roof is the most vulnerable part of your property. Major losses can occur when the strong winds loosen the structure of the roof. In extreme cases, your roof might be blown off, but huge losses can occur through water leakage. Putting shutters on the windows of your property is not sufficient protection against hurricanes. Spray foam is strong yet workable: it is seamless so it leaves no room for air or moisture penetration, and  it adds structural strength - closed cell foams, increases racking strength up to 400%.

Why Spray Foam is Better Insulation

Polyurethane Spray Foam has advantages that no other roofing system can provide. Primarily, it is more advantageous as it completely prevents air and moisture penetration, barring any leakages or mold formations, protects your roof structure against bugs and insects, protects against harsh weather conditions (including strong forces resulting from hurricanes), reduces your heating and cooling usage and, of course, effectively insulates your home.

More detailed benefits of using spray foam are:

• Less sound transfer thanks to quality insulation
• Enhanced the durability of your roof structure
• No moisture penetration, no leakages
• Can be applied to new and old roofs as well – no or minimal tear off is necessary in case of old roofs
• Makes your home more energy efficient
• No heat transfer – reduces the need for heating and cooling
• Light weight and gives additional structural strength at the same time
• Improves the appraisal value of your property
• Easily and inexpensively maintained
• Discounts on your property's insurance fees
• Cost effective – save about 50% of energy bills
• Quickly applied – no interruption of regular business activity is necessary
• No air infiltration – improvement of indoor air quality

Here's a comparison of spray foam and other insulation types:

What is Spray Foam Insulation?

Spray foam is environmentally friendly polyurethane foam (polyurea and urethane components). These components are sprayed through a special double-slot pistol with the help of a high pressure compressor and by their interaction spray foam arises within seconds on the surface to where it is sprayed. The foam extends to multiple of its original size, perfectly filling out the available space. It cures within minutes forming a solid and rigid insulation layer.

Spray foam

• is an effective insulator that perfectly resists air infiltration, moisture and heat transfer.
• has high R-value which represents its exceptionally good thermal resistance.
• is light weight, consequently its application does not require structural alterations in buildings.
• has a great adhesion to most of the materials used in construction (like concrete, BUR, metal, wood, shingles, etc.).
• if applied properly, is seamless and prevents air infiltration and leakage.
• has high rigidity and is resistant to gales, storms and hurricanes.
• has the best ratio of quality materials and labor expenses – you pay proportionately less for the labor done, compared to other roofing techniques.

Spray foam can reduce your monthly energy bills by an average of 50%. Moreover, its durability ensures dramatic decrease of maintenance costs. Spray foam is simply the best solution to your insulation and roofing problems!