Open Cell Spray Foam with Assured Insulating

Air moves in and out of a home through every hole, crack, and crevice. Roughly 33% of air infiltrates through walls, ceilings, and floors. Adding an advanced insulation system is necessary to achieve optimal building performance. Our insulation installers at Advanced Insulating can examine each home’s unique needs, and help homeowners decide on the right insulation for the job.

Air exchange in and out of a home is a leading cause of escalated energy bills. Spray Foam insulation can help maximize a homeowner’s investment by sealing the building envelope to stop conditioned indoor air from escaping and prevent unconditioned air from entering a home. Mechanical systems that heat and cool buildings are continuously operating; reducing extreme temperature variations, with the use of spray foam insulation, saves on the overuse of mechanical systems and leads to lower energy bills.

What is Open Cell Spray Foam

Open Cell Spray Foam is a low-density/high yield spray foam that fits well into residential, commercial, and agricultural applications in our climate zone. Because of its higher yield it is provides a lower cost alternative to closed cell spray foam, especially in residential applications. Due to its soft cell structure it is best used in enclosed wall systems and residential attics and crawlspaces but can be utilized elsewhere.

Open Cell Foam, Closed Cell Foam, Which Should I Choose?

• R-3.8 per inch with open cell foam
• High performance and lower cost with open cell foam
• R-6.8 per inch with closed cell
• High performance in tight spaces and applications which require an exposed spray foam with closed cell foam
• Both foams can be painted in exposed applications for a finished appearance