Many people in the Greencastle area ask what spray foam insulation is and how it works. South Central Services receives questions weekly about insulating homes with this premium product. Here are some answers to help you decide whether this is the right option for your home.

Spray foam 316 Insulation is polyurethane foam that’s applied with a high-pressure, low-volume rig. The tech inside the rig mixes the two liquid components of the insulation – usually referred to as the A-side and the B-side – to initiate a chemical reaction that forms spray foam. The chemicals are then sprayed into walls, attics and roof cavities. The spray foam expands in place to fill and encapsulate space between the studs, joists, and walls.

In addition to providing excellent thermal efficiency, spray foam also offers superior sound attenuation. It’s a great choice for new construction or old homes with unfinished basements and pole barns. The specialized spray foam creates a seal that keeps air from escaping your home, which will save you money on energy bills all year round.

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Some spray foam products may emit a strong odor for several days after application. These odors are caused by unreacted amine catalysts and have been described as smelling like fish, cat urine or fresh latex paint. Once the spray foam has cured, these odors will disappear.

Open-cell spray foam is the best insulator for residential applications. It can be used in walls, attics and roofs and will meet energy code requirements up to R-38 in a wall or R-49 in an attic. Closed-cell spray foam, on the other hand, is more expensive and is only recommended for foundations.

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