How Spray Foam Insulation Works
If you’re looking to add spray foam insulation to your home, it’s important to understand how the process works. Foam Expert Group will use a blower door test to measure the current levels of air leakage in your home and compare them to other homes, accurately assessing how much insulation you’ll need.
Before installing spray insulation, the installer will need to remove any existing insulation from the wall assembly in which it’s being installed. This is typically done when insulating an existing home or pole barn, though some projects may be new construction and do not require any insulation removal.
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Once the spray insulation is applied, it expands to fill every nook and cranny, closing those leaking nooks and crannies that let air escape and drive up energy bills. It also acts as an air sealant, creating a tight building envelope that protects against moisture and other pollutants.
Moisture entrapment in walls, ceilings, and other cavity areas can lead to mold development and other indoor air quality issues. If left unchecked, this can cost thousands of dollars in water damage repair or mold remediation. Spray foam insulation is highly effective at preventing moisture and other pollutants from entering the walls, ceilings, and floors of your home.
Spray foam can be used in a variety of assemblies, including walls, floors, ceilings, and attics. However, it should not be added to exterior walls unless they are framed with metal siding. Foam can stick to and peel away from metal surfaces, causing permanent damage to the structure. Also, spray foam shouldn’t be added directly against electrical wiring or fixtures unless they are rated for contact with insulation.
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