Why Spray Foam Insulation?

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Spray polyurethane foam (SPF) is a spray-applied plastic that can form a continuous insulation and air sealing barrier on walls, roofs, around corners and other surfaces. SPF insulation is known to resist heat transfer extremely well and offers a highly effective solution in reducing unwanted air infiltration.

As much as 40% of a building’s energy is lost due to air infiltration. Gaps, holes and air leaks can make energy bills unnecessarily high. Spray foam performs as both insulation and an air barrier, closing gaps that let air escape and add dollars to monthly energy bills. As much as half of the energy used in a home goes to heating and cooling, according to EPA. Maintaining an optimal heating, ventilating, and air conditioning (HVAC) system can make your home more energy efficient.

With spray foam, HVAC sizing can be reduced as much as 35%. Air leaks that can waste energy and drive up utility bills can be filled with spray foam. Some common spots for air leaks that can be sealed with spray foam include the area behind knee walls, attic hatches, wiring holes, plumbing vents, open soffits, recessed lights, furnace flue or duct chase ways, basement rim joists, windows, and doors. “Cool roofs” are designed to maintain a lower temperature than traditional roofs. They are light in color and reflect sunlight. Spray foam applied to the roof of a building can provide cool roof performance when topped with a protective, reflective coating. Spray foam roofs do not require metal fastening, eliminating the potential for thermal shorts or bridges that allow heat to enter.

Closed-Cell Spray Foam Can Improve Building Strength and Durability

Applying an SPF roofing system can improve a building’s strength. In fact, SPF roofs have effective lifespans that can exceed 30 years. SPF can help create a strong bond to protect the roof and can eliminate water seepage through weak spots. It can also be applied in a sloped manner to allow water to easily drain off the roof.

The bond that SPF forms can increase a building’s resistance to wind uplift. During periods of high wind, a building with a spray foam roof generally experiences less damage than a building without SPF. One prominent spray foam technical consultant notes that “when added to the inside of a structure, spray foam ‘glues’ the whole building together, enhancing overall wind and pressurization resistance.” SPF insulation adds strength and resilience.

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has classified SPF insulation as highly resistant to floodwater damage, saying, “These materials can survive wetting and drying and may be successfully cleaned after a flood to render them free of most harmful pollutants.”

Why Spray Foam Insulation? Spray foam prevents moisture and condensation throughout the building, helping prevent mold and mildew. Applying closed-cell spray foam in the cavities of the walls increases the durability of the wall system because of its ability to conform and adhere to the surface upon which it is sprayed. A wall with spray foam insulation is better able to maintain its shape under duress than a wall assembly without spray foam.

Open Cell Spray Foam vs. Closed Cell Spray Foam

The two types of spray foam insulation are open cell and closed cell. Open cell is a type of foam in which the tiny cells that comprise it are not completely closed. It is typically less expensive because it uses fewer chemicals. While it is not recommended for outdoor applications, it can provide insulation in 2×6 walls and attics and sound reduction in interior walls during new home construction or renovations.

Open Cell Foam will not shrink or settle and offers:

R-Values (a measure of thermal resistance) up to R-19 in 2 x 6 construction
A rapid expansion rate of 150 times its
size in seconds
Great sound barrier properties
An impermeable air barrier
Vapor retarder.
An ideal solution for large voids, 2 x 6 or larger cavities, roof decks and cathedrals.

Closed Cell Foam insulation is denser because the cells contain less air and are more compact. Because it is structural in nature, it can be used anywhere in the home—including garages and basements—adding 300 to 400% more strength to the home and acting as a substantial barrier against mold- and mildew-causing moisture in finished basements. Closed cell foam is ideal for masonry and 2 x 4 or 2 x 6 framing and metal buildings. It won’t shrink or settle and offers:

Higher R-Values, up to R-17 in 2 x 4 construction and R-28 in 2 x 6 construction
Increased racking strength (up to 330-400%)
An excellent vapor barrier at .1 Perm (minimum 2 inches).

Spray Foam and the Indoor Environment

SPF can make your home or workplace more comfortable in many ways. Spray foam helps minimize airborne sound transmission. Sealing a building’s air leaks prevents drafts, creating a more comfortable indoor environment and providing better indoor temperature control. Closed-cell spray foam acts as a barrier to water and vapor, helping to prevent condensation and water intrusion. Sealing gaps with spray foam can provide a barrier against pollen, dust, and insects, which can be especially helpful in households with allergy sufferers. Spray foam helps minimize airborne sound transmission.

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So contact us and let us work with you to seal your buildings, save you money, and save you the time and energy. Don’t stress yourself out about it; we will walk you through the many benefits that spray foam insulation can create for you. We will work until we have come up with something that suits you and your wants for insulation. We will leave you behind with insulation that will last you for years and create better support for your building’s structural stability.

Testimonials

Customer Feedback & Reviews

Discover how our spray foam insulation has delighted customers and transformed their homes.

    
 
 
        
   Dillon Lauritzen 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Josh, Clay, and the crew were a pleasure to work with. On time, easy to communicate with, and clearly knew what they were doing. Will definitely be using them again!
  
 
       
   Corey Curtis 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Great price and a great job would use again very clean.
  
 
       
   Daniel Feldman 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Distinctive Spray Foam did an excellent job with the insulation on an older mobile home. It has a pretty cramped crawlspace and they covered every bit of the inner siding of the home exactly as quoted. Josh was a pleasure to work with, he was responsive, patient, professional and knowledgeable. I felt very confident in the work they did. My only complaint was there were some slightly open sections in the siding where the spray foam shot through, resulting in a couple hours of clean up on my part. All things considered, I would definitely recommend them.
  
 
       
   Will Thompson 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Two thumbs up for Josh and Distinctive Spray Foam.  Very reasonable pricing.  Prompt.  Efficient.  Clean.  Quality work.
I wish all my experiences with contractors were the same.   Josh was very responsive and answered all my questions.  I would definitely use them again.
  
 
       
   Aaron Perry 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I wish all contractors were like Josh. He was responsive with my questions and phone calls, showed up exactly when he said he would and did quality work. In addition his pricing was very reasonable. They left the shop as clean as they found it and were in and out in less than a day.

I know all that seems too good to be true but working with Distinctive spray foam was a breath of fresh air. I would use them again and highly reccomend them.
  
 
       
   Sean Elmore 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Josh was great.  Highly recommend
  
 
       
   Thad LaReau 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Josh was responsive, on-time, and completed the work as agreed.   I highly recommend Prestigious foam insulation for any insulation needs that you may have.  Josh is the owner and does the work with his awesome employee Clay.  I can’t say enough about their work ethic and professionalism from start to finish.  Great job !
  
 
       
   Fort Fixit 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Working with Distinctive Spray Foam has several advantages. Josh is the owner operator who communicates promptly and actually does the work. He is very knowledgeable and passionate about his business and process, which is evident in how he preps and lays out the job site. If there are savings to be had he will pass them along to you. I appreciate the friendliness, honesty, and quality that I experienced from Distinctive Spray Foam and I highly recommend them.
  
 
       
   Paul Skinger 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Josh and Clay did an excellent job insulating our shop.  Josh was easy to work with, good communication and responsive which is pretty important.  Really thorough protecting fixtures, switches, receptacles, and the rest of the stuff in the shop.  Very pleased with his work, work ethic, and results.  Pretty amazing really.  I highly recommend!  You won’t be disappointed.
  
 
       
   Austin Boeckner 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I hired Distinctive Spray Foam a little while back and have been thankful I did ever since. Josh and Clay make a a fantastic team and are very efficient and clean with their application. Clay did the spraying on this job and did a fantastic job with spraying and clean up. I will definitely hire them again in the future.
  
 
  
  
 
 
   Google rating score: 4.9 of 5, based on 32 reviews

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