Spray Foam Insulation
Myths vs. Facts
Spray foam insulation is a popular choice for homeowners and builders due to its excellent insulating properties and versatility. Here are some of the myths vs. facts of spray foam insulation:
Myth #1: Spray Foam Insulation is Toxic and Unsafe
✅ Fact: Once fully cured, spray foam is completely safe. Professional installation ensures proper handling and ventilation during application.
Myth #2: Spray Foam is Only for New Homes
✅ Fact: Spray foam works in both new construction and existing homes. It’s ideal for retrofitting attics, crawl spaces, and walls to boost energy efficiency.
Myth #3: Spray Foam Causes Mold Growth
✅ Fact: Spray foam actually helps prevent mold by sealing out moisture, eliminating the damp conditions where mold thrives.
Myth #4: Spray Foam is Too Expensive Compared to Other Insulation
✅ Fact: While the upfront cost is higher, spray foam significantly reduces energy bills, often paying for itself in savings over time.
Myth #5: Spray Foam Deteriorates Over Time
✅ Fact: Unlike traditional insulation, spray foam won’t sag, settle, or lose effectiveness. It maintains its insulating properties for decades.
Myth #6: Spray Foam Makes Your Home Too Airtight
✅ Fact: Properly installed spray foam creates an energy-efficient seal while allowing for necessary ventilation to maintain air quality.
Myth #7: DIY Spray Foam Works Just as Well as Professional Installation
✅ Fact: Professional installation ensures even coverage, correct application, and safety compliance. DIY kits often lead to poor insulation and costly mistakes.
Myth #8: Spray Foam Can Damage Your Roof
✅ Fact: Spray foam reinforces your roof by adding structural integrity and reducing the risk of leaks. Proper ventilation ensures longevity.
Myth #9: Spray Foam Attracts Pests
✅ Fact: Unlike fiberglass or cellulose, spray foam is not a food source for rodents or insects, helping to keep pests out of your home.
Myth #10: Closed-Cell and Open-Cell Foam Are the Same
✅ Fact: Closed-cell foam is denser, offers a higher R-value, and provides moisture resistance. Open-cell foam is lighter, more flexible, and ideal for soundproofing.
Myth #11: Spray Foam is Only for Walls and Attics
✅ Fact: Spray foam can be used in basements, crawl spaces, garages, and even metal buildings, making it one of the most versatile insulation options available.
Myth #12: Spray Foam is Only Beneficial in Cold Climates
✅ Fact: Spray foam works in all climates—it keeps heat in during winter and blocks it out in summer, leading to year-round comfort and energy savings.
Spray Foam Insulation Applications
Spray Foam Attic Insulation
As the attic is the most prone to heat gain during summer and heat loss during winter it is the prime opportunity for insulation. Spray foam insulation is one of the best options for attics as it helps stop heat from entering the home by stopping it in the attic. In addition, as spray foam expands it gets into the tiny gaps and cracks you can’t see to seal the weather out of your home.
Spray Foam Wall Insulation
The walls of your home are another important area to cover with insulation to manage the cost of cooling and heating your home. All of the walls in your house are prone to air leakage and temperatures from outdoors. The walls facing the sun in the summer are also big sources for heat making it’s way in. Spray foam insulation can be installed between wall studs to both insulate and seal up air leaks.
Spray Foam basement Insulation
In basements you can use spray foam insulation to section off unfinished basements from your heating and cooling envelope, or you can use it to keep a finished basement comfortable. As basements are common places for drafts associate with plumbing, HVAC systems, wiring, and other elements it is frequently drafty. Use spray foam insulation to seal up gaps and keep your basement comfortable.
