What is Spray Foam Insulation?

 We here at Affordable Comfortable offer very high quality BASF Spraytite 178 series spray foam. You may be wondering exactly what spray foam insulation is and what the benefits are - allow us to explain!

The polyurethane foam is an expanding substance. It sprays on thin and expands to create an airtight barrier, which not only insulates your home, but also acts as a pest barrier. This type of foam is a 2-part foam, meaning two ingredients are sprayed together to create a chemical reaction that causes the insulation to expand and seal tightly.

What makes spray foam different from other insulations?

Spray foam is an incredibly high-performance insulation with an R-value of 6.7 per inch. To give you some context, the next best insulation material, cellulose, has an R-value of 3.8 per inch. The combination of these two insulations makes our hybrid system both affordable and effective. If we were to use only spray foam to achieve the desired R-value, the cost would be significantly more, and would take several more years to pay itself off. The hybrid system, on the other hand, involves a base coat of the high-performance spray foam, which is then topped off with the cellulose insulation. This system gives you the quality materials you need to take care of your home without digging too deeply into your pockets. On average, customers pay back their investment through utility bills savings within 2 years.

Is it safe?

Spray foam is very safe for you and the environment. The blowing agent used with spray foam is certified to have zero ozone depleting qualities. This insulation also blocks moisture, which protects your home from dangerous mold growth. The material itself is non-fibrous, so it won't come apart and irritate your skin like the old fiberglass you might already have in your home.

Another added bonus you get with spray foam is that it actually asks as a structural enhancement for your home. Once the foam dries, it hardens and strengthens the beams in your home, which can help protect from storm damage.

Spray foam can be used in a variety of spaces within your home such as walls (during new construction), band sills, floors/crawlspaces, foundation walls, craw space walls, attic floors, and knee walls in the attic. It's also great for filling in odd spaces where air may be leaking. Spray foam is a superior insulation that can protect and enhance your home, while still holding up to our high standards for environmentally safe materials as it causes no damage to the ozone layer. Plus, it eventually pay for itself in utility bills savings! It's win-win all around.