Spray polyurethane foam (SPF) can improve the indoor environment and comfort of homes and buildings in many ways.
Sealing a building’s air leaks prevents drafts from windows, doors, attics and floorboards, providing better indoor temperature control. Good indoor temperature control can have a dramatic effect on household comfort, especially in areas with extreme climates.
Indoor Environment and SPF
SPF can have a significant effect on your indoor environment and is a key problem solver in many aspects. Using spray foam to seal gaps and air leaks can help manage moisture and humidity in a building. By controlling moisture, spray foam can limit the probably of mold and mildew growth.1
Sound Transmission
According to a 2009 article from Spray Foam magazine, a combination of open- and closed-cell spray foams can help maximize noise reduction when applied in the walls of relevant venues like hotel rooms, office walls, condos and apartments.
Pollen, Dust, and Wildfire Embers and Smoke
Sealing gaps with spray foam can provide a barrier against pollen, dust, and wildfire smoke, reducing external allergens for households with allergy suffers.
Additionally, eliminating attic vents by creating an unvented attic with spray foam can help prevent embers from entering an attic during a wildfire. Preventing embers from entering the attic can help prevent a home from igniting.
Insects
Spray foam can help block insects from entering your home, which is especially useful in high peak insect seasons.
When having SPF insulation installed in your home or building, work with a professional contractor who can educate you on the installation process.2,3
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