DIYVS.

PROFESSIONALSPRAY FOAM INSULATION

SHOULD YOU INSTALL

SPRAY FOAM INSULATION YOURSELF

OR LEAVE IT TO THE PROFESSIONALS?

Installing spray foam insulation yourself

can save you a lot of money if you do it correctly.

There are spray foam insulation kits

that you can purchase, but the instructions

must be followed exactly for ideal results.

There are three

different application methods

for spray foam insulation.

It is important to have a full understanding

of the different types of spray foam insulation

before getting started with this type of project.

Closed-cell spray foam

is more rigid and dense,

offering a higher R-value of 6.6.

Open-cell spray foam does not

insulate quite as well as the closed-cell

version, but it does have its benefits when it

comes to insulating a home to prevent heat transfer.

When retrofitting a

house with spray foam, a

slow-curing formula is the best option.

Open-cell spray foam is most

often chosen for ceilings as well

as interior walls because it is able to

soundproof much better than the closed-cell variety.

Low-pressure sprayers

can be used for certain

areas like crawl spaces and attics.

When you are ready to

purchase the spray foam, look in a local

hardware or home improvement store for it.