Expanding Foam Insulation

Do you need some expanding foam insulation? Expanding foam insulation is made up of a liquid resin that expands to fill cavities when it comes into contact with air. There are several expanding foam insulation products from a range of manufacturers on the market. As each product is suitable for different applications, it is important that you get the product that you need for your project. The following few examples indicate what you can find if you spend a little time browsing online.

1. Tiger Foam Insulation produces 2 expanding foam insulation products: a fast-rise spray and a slow-rise formulation that is suitable for cavity-filling. The slow-rise Tiger Foam TF200FR, which costs $335, is designed for surface spraying. The slow-rise Tiger Foam TF200SR, also priced at $335, is ideal for retrofitting operations.

2. CRL Handi-Foam II, which is available at DKHardware for $481.40, is a portable foam insulation system that is suitable for a range of jobs, whether filling, sealing, or insulating. The product is available in 3 different kit sizes which, respectively, yield roughly 1, 8.75, and 50 cubic feet of fully expanded and cured foam.

3. Professionally applied spray foam insulation, as described at ToolBase, typically costs around $1.25 to $2.25 for a square foot of surface cover; the price varies depending on the type of foam used and the depth of the wall. Using special equipment, spray-type foam insulation is sprayed through a nozzle into wall cavities, where it expands completely fill the cavities and make them airtight. Spray foam takes 2 forms: open-cell foam and closed-cell foam, which generally has an R-value that is higher than that of open-cell foam. Expanding foam insulation that is sprayed into wall cavities can boost a building’s energy rating and reduce the need to use heating and cooling systems.

4. Polarfoam PF-7300-0 SOYA Spray Foam Insulation is an environmentally friendly, closed-cell foam insulation that is water blown and replaces part of the petroleum used in other spray foams with renewable natural ingredients. It has a high R value of 6, is easy to apply and has a 2-component formula that insulates, prevents water ingress, and creates an efficient air barrier. The combination of the typical attributes of expanding foam insulation with the renewable nature of the product ingredients help to further reduce the environmental impact of residential and commercial buildings and create a healthier environment. The price of this product is available from the manufacturer. 

These 4 examples of expanding foam insulation and descriptions of the various applications associated with it will hopefully give you an idea of the potential of the product and of its range of use, from DIY to professional. If you want further information, there are numerous sites on the Internet that can provide it.