Features And Benefits Of Sprayed Polyurethane Wall Foam Insulation
There are two main types of sprayed polyurethane wall foam, open cell and closed cell. While both
provide insulation advantages, specific consideration should be given to your application when
choosing the right product to install. Listed below are some of the benefits of each system.
Closed Cell Wall Polyurethane Wall Foam
Closed cell polyurethane wall foam provides an insulation value of 6.7 per inch and provides an air barrier at an application thickness of 1 1/2". Here are some of the additional benefits provided by closed cell wall foam:
- Can prevent moisture infiltration from air leakage
- Minimizes air flow within the wall
- Helps eliminate drafts
- Seals cracks and openings in wall
- Will not settle or sag
- Adds structural strength to the wall
- Provides a layer of seamless insulation
- Fully adheres to the surface it is applied to
- Does not contain any dangerous chemicals that can gas off
- Lightweight, does not add weight to walls or roof assemblies
- Approved for use by most building and fire codes
Open Cell Wall Polyurethane Wall Foam
Open cell polyurethane wall foam provides an insulation value of 3.5 per inch. Here are some of the additional benefits provided by open cell wall foam:
- Can prevent air leakage
- Minimizes air flow within the wall
- Helps eliminate drafts
- Can provide some sound attenuation
- Seals cracks and openings in wall
- Will not settle or sag
- Provides a layer of seamless insulation
- Fully adheres to the surface it is applied to
- Does not contain any dangerous chemicals that can gas off
- Lightweight, does not add weight to walls or roof assemblies
- Approved for use by most building and fire codes
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