EcoHome Spray Foam InsulationEcoHome Spray Foam Insulation

Spray foam insulation is a great option to add to your home. It can be installed in new homes during construction or during a re-drywall project. It can also be used in addition to other types of traditional insulation such as fibre or cellulose.

However, there are some issues to consider before making the decision to have spray foam insulation installed in your home. For one, the choice of spray foam variety should be made with both thermal performance and moisture control in mind. Additionally, the choice of a professional or DIY installation should be considered based on personal skill set and budget.

EcoHome Spray Foam: A Guide to Choosing the Right Insulation

When choosing a spray foam type, opting for an open-cell product will limit the amount of VOCs that are off-gassed during both the spraying process and the curing period. This reduces the health risks and environmental impact associated with spray foam insulation.

Closed-cell spray foam requires a professional technician to apply it and has high application costs. This is due to the process of mixing and heating the isocyanate and polyol together. Once the mixture is sprayed it rapidly expands to 100 times its original volume before it cures. During this process, the foam off-gases VOCs, which are harmful to respiratory health and can cause headaches. The curing process takes 1-3 days to complete, at which time the home occupants will need to vacate the house until it is properly ventilated.

The blowing agents in most spray foams are petrochemicals with a global warming potential (GWP) of over 3,400 times that of carbon dioxide. Fortunately, some companies now offer closed-cell spray foam that uses HFOs which have a much lower GWP of about 30.

EcoHome Spray Foam
3601 Lebanon Rd, Lebanon, TN 37087
(615) 573-4106
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