What are the types of spray insulation?
Closed Cell Insulation
High-performance thermal and structural insulation. This expandable foam, composed of polyurethane, stands out for its closed-cell structure, which makes it denser and more rigid than its open-cell counterpart. Its application in walls, roofs, foundations, and other strategic areas of a building ensures effective protection against the elements and enhances energy efficiency. It does not retain water, mold, mildew, dust, or other airborne particles—making it ideal for most installations.
Highest R-Value Rating R-7.14 Per Inch
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Closed Cell has one of the highest R-Value per inch of any insulating material available. It eliminates heat loss due to the high closed-cell content of the polyurethane plastic. Energy costs to heat or cool the buildings or houses are reduced while the comfort is enhanced.
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With this great product, we can meet the new stretch code in a 2x4 stud wall.
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Can adhere to masonry, stone foundations and below grade applications
Ideal for New and Retrofit Construction:
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Closed Cell is a spray-applied cellular plastic that forms a continuous, monolithic insulation and air barrier on walls, around corners and on contoured surfaces.
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Closed Cell adheres tenaciously to most surfaces, forming a seamless permanent insulating system even around the most difficult shapes. This product can be used on the outside of buildings or in the stud walls of houses, new or retrofit construction.
Energy Efficient and Prevents Air Leakage Problems:
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Closed Cell is used by architects and engineers to design houses and buildings that are attractive and comfortable for the occupants, while maintaining a high level of energy efficiency. This high-energy efficiency remains virtually unchanged for the life of the houses and buildings.
Effective Air Barrier:
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Closed Cell exceeds the requirements of a Type III air-barrier as proposed by NRCC. The Department of Energy (DOE) has documented that more than 40% of energy loss in residential construction is due mainly to air leakage. Closed Cell fills the cracks, gaps and small openings typically found in the building envelope, hence this heat loss would be eliminated.
Cost Effective One-Step Application Process:
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Closed Cell is spray-applied on the construction site in a single cost effective step by fully trained contractors across the United States and Canada. This material flows into the cracks and joints and around protrusions like prick ties, etc. The labor costs are reduced since no additional steps such as mechanical fasteners, application of adhesive, etc. are required.
Easy Application:
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Confirmed work areas and unusual shapes are no challenge for Closed Cell . Its ease of application makes this insulation the perfect choice for air sealing in attics, crawl spaces, or other hard-to-reach areas.
Increased Structural Integrity:
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The high compressive strength of Closed Cell contributes towards the structural integrity of stud wall construction, which significantly increases the racking strength of stud walls (metal or wood). Depending on the wall configuration, the usage of Closed Cell can increase the racking strength of the wall by over 200 percent.
Carlise Open Cell No Trim R4.4
We use a mid-weight product from Carlisle, offering an R-value of 4.4 per inch. It performs significantly better than other products with lower R-values. This foam has a more rigid feel and requires less material to achieve desired results. It’s excellent for use in walls and as part of a hybrid system in roofing applications. While less expensive than closed-cell foam, it serves as a perfect partner in many installations.
Open Cell Spray Foam Insulation sets new standards of quality, energy-efficiency and performance for builders, architects, contractors and homeowners. Our semi-rigid, open-cell, polyurethane insulation's high R-value and ease of application have taken insulation performance to a whole new level.
Based in renewable natural resources, Open Cell creates more energy-efficient buildings by expanding to seal cracks, gaps and voids in attics, walls and ceilings. As a result, builders and owners can use smaller, more energy-efficient heating and cooling units to achieve the same level of comfort. International Code Council approved.
Key Benefits of Open Cell:
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High R Value 4.20 per inch
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Healthy
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Energy Efficient
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Environmentally Friendly
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Seals and insulates in one application
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Does not settle or compact in cavities
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Is an air barrier due to its low air leakage
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Contains no ozone depleting chemicals
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100% water blown
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Eliminates the growth of molds and mildew
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Environmentally friendly product
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No toxic substances are emitted
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Vegetable based product
The Perfect Renewable Choice for:
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Roofs
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Floors
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Wall Cavities
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Agricultural Settings
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Farms
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What is Thermafiber mineral wool insulation made from?Thermafiber® mineral wool is made from a mixture of rock and slag. Slag is a byproduct of steel production. The slag and rock are melted and spun into fibers.
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Does Thermafiber mineral wool insulation provide a vapor barrier?Thermafiber® FireSpanR and VersaBoard® mineral wool insulation products can be purchased with no facing (plain) or with an FSP foil facing applied to the blanket. The FSP foil facing provides a vapor retarder. The FSP foil facing has a 0.02 maximum perm rating.
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What happens if Thermafiber mineral wool insulation gets wet?When the material is wet, the insulating value is reduced. However, if the insulation is allowed to dry and is not mechanically changed in form, the thermal properties will return to their original levels.
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How much moisture is absorbed by Thermafiber mineral wool insulation products?Testing per ASTM C1104 resulted in moisture absorption of less than 1% by volume.
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Is Thermafiber mineral wool insulation resistant to mold and fungi growth?Thermafiber® insulation is an inorganic material. Therefore, it does not provide a food source necessary for mold growth. We have conducted fungi-resistance testing on our Thermafiber® 4.0 and 8.0 pcf density products per ASTM Standard C 1338, which is the test method for determining the resistance of insulation to the growth of fungi. Test results determined the material to have no fungal growth.