How Spray Foam Insulation Works
Spray foam 316 Insulation is a popular product that can be used to add R-value and an air barrier to homes, commercial buildings, pole barns, etc. It starts off as liquid and when applied it expands up to 60 times its volume, filling cracks, crevices, and gaps, creating a strong and durable seal. The foam then begins to cure and harden. This process takes about 24 hours.
When working with spray foam, contractors will first acquire the two liquid chemicals A-Side and B-Side from different manufacturers. They then pour these two chemicals into a special spray gun that facilitates the chemical reaction that creates the plastic spray foam. As the chemicals move through the nozzle, they atomize and become tiny droplets of a uniform size that are then sprayed onto a surface where the spray foam will be installed.
How 316 Insulation Transforms Homes with Spray Foam Insulation”
There are two types of spray foam insulation: open cell and closed cell. Open-cell spray foam insulation has small pockets or cells that aren’t completely closed, meaning it can be used as a sound dampener in addition to its R-value insulating properties. Open-cell foam tends to be cheaper than closed-cell.
Closed-cell foam, on the other hand, is denser and offers protection against both air movement and moisture. It can be sprayed as thick as three inches in wall cavities and meets energy code requirements of R-13 in walls or R-19 in roofs. It also has the added benefit of providing a vapor barrier in areas that would typically need one, such as around duct work. Closed-cell spray foam can be more expensive than open-cell because it requires a larger quantity of raw materials to produce.
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