Comments on: Expanding Spray Foam Insulation http://expandingfoaminsulationguide.com/expanding-spray-foam-insulation/ Expanding Foam Insulation info, tips, and resources Thu, 29 Jul 2010 22:24:53 -0500 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.6 hourly 1 By: admin http://expandingfoaminsulationguide.com/expanding-spray-foam-insulation/comment-page-1/#comment-104 admin Fri, 29 Jan 2010 20:20:54 +0000 http://expandingfoaminsulationguide.com/expanding-spray-foam-insulation/#comment-104 Hi Carol, Yes, expanding foam insulation adheres to just about any surface. Insulation is material to impede conductive energy transfer and is dependent on it's thickness, and rated by R-value. Foam has a high R-value and can provide excellent insulation with less thickness than other materials. If there is a draft there will also be convective losses; therefore, be sure to seal any gaps and cracks that allow air to pass between the spaces. Properly installed spray foam insulation does an excellent job of sealing these gaps and cracks. Depending on the temperature difference between the living space and external space, a radiant heat barrier can be also be helpful. A qualified contractor should be able to provide a cost benefit analysis. Hi Carol,
Yes, expanding foam insulation adheres to just about any surface.

Insulation is material to impede conductive energy transfer and is dependent on it’s thickness, and rated by R-value. Foam has a high R-value and can provide excellent insulation with less thickness than other materials.

If there is a draft there will also be convective losses; therefore, be sure to seal any gaps and cracks that allow air to pass between the spaces. Properly installed spray foam insulation does an excellent job of sealing these gaps and cracks.

Depending on the temperature difference between the living space and external space, a radiant heat barrier can be also be helpful.

A qualified contractor should be able to provide a cost benefit analysis.

]]> By: Carol http://expandingfoaminsulationguide.com/expanding-spray-foam-insulation/comment-page-1/#comment-103 Carol Fri, 29 Jan 2010 19:44:43 +0000 http://expandingfoaminsulationguide.com/expanding-spray-foam-insulation/#comment-103 I live on the first floor of a condo. The garage is directly below my condo. The floor underneath is cement. There is about a 5 ft. crawl space between the ceiling in the garage and the floor of my condo. I'm thinking about spraying the underneath side of my floor with urethane foam to help insulate it. Will spray foam adhere to the concrete? There is a cold draft between my garage ceiling and the floor of my condo. This results in a very cold floor in the condo. I live on the first floor of a condo. The garage is directly below my condo. The floor underneath is cement. There is about a 5 ft. crawl space between the ceiling in the garage and the floor of my condo. I’m thinking about spraying the underneath side of my floor with urethane foam to help insulate it. Will spray foam adhere to the concrete? There is a cold draft between my garage ceiling and the floor of my condo. This results in a very cold floor in the condo.

]]> By: admin http://expandingfoaminsulationguide.com/expanding-spray-foam-insulation/comment-page-1/#comment-93 admin Tue, 05 Jan 2010 17:08:37 +0000 http://expandingfoaminsulationguide.com/expanding-spray-foam-insulation/#comment-93 Yes, foamed in insulation works well in crawl spaces. Expanding foam insulation can be sprayed in between the floor joists above and between studs of the walls. Install a vapor barrier over the finished foam to reduce condensation. Consult a professional installer for best results in your particular circumstances and application. Yes, foamed in insulation works well in crawl spaces. Expanding foam insulation can be sprayed in between the floor joists above and between studs of the walls. Install a vapor barrier over the finished foam to reduce condensation. Consult a professional installer for best results in your particular circumstances and application.

]]> By: Les http://expandingfoaminsulationguide.com/expanding-spray-foam-insulation/comment-page-1/#comment-92 Les Sat, 02 Jan 2010 09:20:09 +0000 http://expandingfoaminsulationguide.com/expanding-spray-foam-insulation/#comment-92 Can you spray foam insulation in crawl and if so where and how? Can you spray foam insulation in crawl and if so where and how?

]]> By: admin http://expandingfoaminsulationguide.com/expanding-spray-foam-insulation/comment-page-1/#comment-86 admin Thu, 29 Oct 2009 22:25:52 +0000 http://expandingfoaminsulationguide.com/expanding-spray-foam-insulation/#comment-86 Thank you for your question. <a href="http://expandingfoaminsulationguide.com/expanding-foam-wall-insulation/" rel="nofollow">Expanding foam wall insulation</a> in a 2" x 4" stud wall provides about R22, or about R7 per inch of thickness. Thank you for your question. Expanding foam wall insulation in a 2″ x 4″ stud wall provides about R22, or about R7 per inch of thickness.

]]> By: Derek http://expandingfoaminsulationguide.com/expanding-spray-foam-insulation/comment-page-1/#comment-85 Derek Thu, 29 Oct 2009 16:45:47 +0000 http://expandingfoaminsulationguide.com/expanding-spray-foam-insulation/#comment-85 What is R value of spray in foam insulation? What is R value of spray in foam insulation?

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