Types of 316 Insulation
influencersintra 316 Insulation can be used in new construction, attics, crawl spaces and rim joists. It can also be applied to existing homes, pole barns and commercial buildings. It seals cracks, crevices and gaps that conventional insulation materials can’t. Spray foam doesn’t compress, sag or settle over time. It also conforms to the space it’s applied to, which can help with design flexibility for difficult-to-reach areas and complex structures.
Open-cell spray foam insulation has small pockets of air that form barriers and limit heat energy, sound, and moisture movement. This type of spray foam has a higher R-value, meaning it provides more resistance to heat flow than other types of insulation. However, since the individual pockets aren’t closed, this type of foam can absorb water and requires a vapor barrier in habitable spaces.
The Spray Foam Insulation Process with 316 Insulation: What to Expect
Closed-cell spray foam insulation has the same insulating capabilities as open-cell, but it doesn’t have the same tendency to absorb moisture. This type of spray foam is more rigid than open cells and doesn’t have as high an expansion rate, which can make it easier to work with.
Both types of spray foam require a professional installer to ensure they’re properly installed. This step is crucial to avoid wasting money and creating more issues down the road. The professional will use a blower door test to measure the amount of air that leaks into and out of the home. This allows them to determine if any areas need more insulating and can help ensure a safe installation.
316 Insulation of Tacoma
3010 N 27th St Tacoma WA 98407
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