How to Get the Most Out of 316 Insulation
Spray foam insulation is an alternative to fiberglass batts, cellulose and other traditional building insulation. The two-component mixture is sprayed from the tip of a gun onto roof tiles or concrete slabs, into wall cavities, or through holes drilled in a wall or roof to create a protective air and moisture barrier. The two chemicals, isocyanate and polyol resin, come together at the tip of the spray gun where they chemically react to expand and harden into an effective insulator.
A major benefit of spray foam is its ability to seal a building’s envelope, creating a custom airtight home. This air sealing prevents convective heat transfer between interior and exterior, lowering heating and cooling costs significantly. It also helps block conductive moisture transfer by eliminating gaps and cracks in a building’s structure.
316 Insulation: Energy Efficiency and Comfort with Spray Foam Insulation
Open-cell spray foam has the advantage of sound attenuation. It offers higher R-values per inch than closed-cell spray foam, but it isn’t as rigid as its closed cousin. It is however, less expensive and provides a superior vapor barrier, protecting the structure from mold or mildew growth.
Closed-cell spray foam is more expensive than open-cell but offers a greater R-value per inch, as well as superior moisture resistance. It is physically stronger than open-cell, providing greater structural integrity and a more effective vapor barrier that eliminates the need for a separate vapor barrier.
In order to get the most out of your spray foam insulation, it is important to hire a licensed installer who follows the CAN/ULC S705.2 National Application Standard. A quality contractor will use a state-of-the-art rig that ensures the product is mixed properly and sprayed evenly for consistent coverage. The rig also allows for monitoring and control of the spray process, so that mistakes can be corrected before the foam dries.
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