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Rigid foam insulation board is an innovative building and construction material that can significantly reduce a building's energy use and help control indoor temperature. Shop our selection of Rigid Insulation Browse Below and feel free to contact a member of our team on 786 224 0029 or via Live Chat. Read Our Guide to know more about insulation rigid foam.
When using foam board insulation in residential and commercial properties the most common boards used would be Polyiso (polyisocyanurate), EPS or XPS. Each type of board insulation is very different and carry different R-values and compressive strength. So let's have a deeper look at rigid foam.
Polyiso insulation can also be used whereby air-tightness is required. Taping the joints and sealing the edges along with using airtight membranes will create an airtight home while maintaining a AAA rating for your homes insulation values.
If you wish to install this insulation in your stud walls it is easily cut with a box knife of a carpenter's handsaw. If you are using a handsaw it is a good idea if possible to cut the foil face on the insulation before you start to cut the insulation. This is not a necessity rather more of good practice as it will give you a much cleaner edge when you're done cutting. Make sure when measuring the openings in which the insulation will be getting installed into to allow for about 2-3mm or wider than required so you get a nice snug fit. The tighter the fit the less chance you have of air leakage and small gaps can be worse than big holes as small gaps can cause a rushing of air effect. This method of installation is also used when working on attic floors, crawlspaces, basements, and external walls.
Polystyrene board insulation would be one of the least efficient rigid board insulations today. However, all is not lost as EPS has a high compressive strength and is great for carparks or floors that are carrying a little more weight than usual. Also, EPS insulation would be widely used in passive housing for the foundations. Insulating the foundations is vital to achieve a passive house rating and EPS is an excellent cost-effective method of insulating your foundations and the good characteristics of strength, light and cheap makes EPS your best friend when insulating your foundations.
Expanded polystyrene board is easy to cut with a box knife or hand saw. EPS insulation does not have a foil attached to it so no need to score the insulation first before cutting it with a handsaw. Be careful however around any naked flames. Fire and EPS get on very well and EPS will burn and will billow out black smoke so if it does go up in flames stay away. Do not breathe in the black smoke. If you take all the usual precautions when using EPS it will perform extremely well and will continue to do so with no depletion in performance over the duration of the life cycle of the building. Other insulations cannot boast such amazing lifetime performance.
Much like EPS in its appearance XPS is the big daddy of EPS. A foam board insulation such as Pink insulation foam FOAMULAR 250 XPS is stronger, just as light and far exceeds the compressive strength of its EPS counterpart. XPS foam also gives a higher r-value but of course, with all these fantastic additions to the insulation, there is a price difference. XPS would be in the region of 20-30% more expensive than EPS. However, XPS would be more widely used in the commercial/industrial insulation sector where compressive strength is a real requirement. Once again XPS like the other rigid board insulations is easy to cut and lightweight. XPS and EPS are closed-cell insulation and will not lose their insulation values over time, unlike Polyiso insulation which will deplete over circa 30 year period.
XPS: Pactiv, Dow, Johns Manville and Owens Corning all manufacture XPS insulation. Styrofoam insulation from Dow is one of the most recognizable sheet insulation on the market due to its famous blue color.
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Seal Spray Foam closed cell insulation is a quick and easy way to seal large void wall and ceiling gaps to help save on energy costs. While many foams require mixing two components out of large canisters, Seal Spray Foam can be applied directly by simply attaching a spray gun and the provided special fan spray nozzle.
The all season formula of our Drywall and Panel Adhesive works well even in low temperatures while replacing 8 quart-sized tubes of traditional adhesive. This foam adhesive has great gluing and thermal insulation properties, low curing pressure and low post expansion. Its fast curing time cuts labor time in half!
The high yield of our window and door foam allows for doing more work with one canister. Seal Spray Window and Door can be sanded and/or painted after curing, and yields 1.5 times better sound and thermal insulation than other sealant brands! Sealing gaps with our foam saves money on energy bills and prevents drafts.
This class 1 sealant exceeds ASTM E84 requirements and when cured provides effective protection from fire, smoke, and sound. It also boasts great insulation properties with an R value of 5. Can be used for a variety of applications to seal, insulate, fix, and protect materials.
This polyurethane spray foam is a multiple purpose, two-component polyurethane froth foam designed within the international guidelines for protection of the ozone layer, with respect to the Montreal Protocol, 1987 and other environmental guidelines, utilizing a non-flammable, non-ozone depleting blowing agent to assist in the safety of the end user and the environment. The pre-pressurized, portable two-component froth polyurethane foam kit systems are dispensed through the state-of-the-art Handi-Gun froth dispensing unit, providing unsurpassed quality and flexibility in end-use performance.
Thank you to Henri Fennell for the great news that there are now HFO versions of the DIY kits available, and for adding the note about making sure that if you use board insulation to reduce GWP, you get the right boards. I had included that note in my original comment, but it got lost in the edit, so I am glad to have that important caveat clearly noted here as well as in the original Q&A.
I disagree with Henri Fennell's last paragraph. There are a lot of good reasons to limit the use of spray foam to situations when it is the only possible solution, and I think Robert delineated them pretty well.
I agree 100% with Mr. Taylor's comment. As a CIH who has consulted on failed installs, failed structures due to hidden deterioration, failed installs due to inadequate ventilation, and as a seasoned DIYer who generally is unafraid to undertake new adventures, don't attempt to DIY spray foam. As pointed out, the cost of failure is extreme. Pay a professional and insist they follow to the letter the industry standards for safety, ventilation, etc. If you sense any hesitancy when you broach the topic of ventilation, find someone else. And I would find an experienced architect to verify the application from a building science perspective. No ambivalence here.
The health risks are serious--spray foam installers should use a supplied-air respirator, not just a regular cartridge respirator, and you'd better cross your fingers that the foam cures properly. When it doesn't, it's a big problem.
The spray foam insulation business is no different than any other startup, in that it requires proper equipment, training and knowledge of the industry. Before purchasing anything or attempting to secure clients, training is imperative for your safety and the safety of your customers. This involves doing your homework by thoroughly researching spray foam insulation, its application, its versatility, equipment needed, and how much of a financial investment everything is on your part.
When considering spray foam equipment, think about cost and long-term financing. Some contractors save money by purchasing used equipment, but while it is easier financially, this comes with no warranties or repair plans, so investing in new equipment that affords both of those things is highly advisable. You will also need a way to transport all of your equipment from project to project, which means you will likely need to invest in a spray foam rig. A spray foam expert can help you decide which rig you need for your business.
The cost of a spray foam business is hard to nail down by the numbers because it greatly depends on the services you offer, the size of your staff, whether you purchase new or used equipment, and how much you reinvest in your company through marketing efforts. The upfront costs of starting a spray foam business tend to range between $45,000 and $65,000. With bigger projects that require more material and equipment, depending on the range of services you offer and the purchase of the product, those costs can be up to $80,000 to $90,000.
HBS closed-cell spray foam insulation outperforms traditional insulation by providing an air, water and vapor barrier in a single component. Spray foam insulation adheres to most surfaces and expands to create a seamless, airtight building envelope. In addition, it offers outstanding high-performance options for commercial, residential, institutional, industrial or agricultural applications.
Sanctuary is engineered to fill tiny crevices and gaps, creating a dense, scientifically advanced barrier capable of reducing the power of sound by up to 60%. As cellulose insulation that can be blown-in or spray-applied, Sanctuary can be easily installed over existing insulation, and unlike batt or roll alternatives, it is engineered to fill every gap, void and hard-to-reach place without time-consuming cutting an