What Insulations We Install

A board foot is a three-dimensional measurement of a square foot. A square foot only measures two dimensions: length and height. A board foot allows us to represent length, height, and depth.

Learn more about calculating board feet for spray foam.

Open cell spray foam has a lower density than closed cell foam. When open cell foam is sprayed, more finished product is produced than when spraying closed cell foam. Therefore, open cell material costs are lower than closed cell.

Air barriers can help to prevent air infiltration. Air infiltration is when uncontrolled air leaks into your home. Air leakage can bring humidity with it, as well as reduce indoor air quality.

Vapor barriers are necessary for below-grade applications. Below-grade means below ground level, which would include crawl spaces and basements. If your project is above-grade, you may not need a vapor barrier.

R-value, or resistance value, measures how well a material can resist the transfer of heat. The higher the R-value, the better a material can insulate against heat.

Two inches of open cell spray foam provides approximately the same R-value as one inch of closed cell spray foam. As long as there is capacity for the depth of open cell foam needed, the necessary R-value can be achieved.

Spray foam insulation is created through a chemical reaction between two chemical components. In their raw form, these chemicals can pose health risks.

However, after spray foam is correctly manufactured, the insulation is a safe and inert substance. Learn more about the safety of spray foam insulation.