Strategic Spray Foam Insulation, LLC foam insulation fills gaps and crevices to create a draft-free, comfortable living space. It also helps to reduce utility costs as heating and cooling systems don’t have to work as hard to maintain a consistent temperature. It also improves indoor air quality and reduces external noise transmission, creating a quiet home environment. It is a cost-effective option for existing homes and can help boost resale value.

There are several different types of spray foam insulation. The open cell type contains tiny pockets of air that form barriers and make it difficult for heat to pass through the insulation. This insulation is often used in walls, ceilings and roofs. This type of spray foam also resists moisture and vapor, which is beneficial in foundations and other areas where a vapor barrier is needed.

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Closed-cell spray foam is much denser than the open-cell type and is used in walls, attics and crawl spaces. It is also used in basement slabs and around heating equipment. Closed-cell spray foam resists moisture and vapor, which is important in foundations and other areas where a barrier is needed.

The most common ingredient in spray polyurethane is methylene diphenyl diisocyanate (MDI). It reacts with a catalyst to produce the chemical mixture that makes up the foam insulation. It is also composed of polyols, a blowing agent and flame retardants. Many companies are now using low global warming potential blowing agents, which is an essential step in green building.