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.