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The Facts on Spray Foam Insulation | Koala Insulation of Grand Rapids

We love discussing insulation materials and options with our customers. If you haven’t guessed by now, we are passionate about helping our community make the right choice when it comes to insulation!

Each insulation material that we offer has its own unique qualities that shine in different areas of your home. In today’s blog post, we are highlighting spray foam, so check it out below.

The Chemical Process of Spray Foam

When you choose Koala Insulation of Grand Rapids to install your spray foam, you are guaranteed the freshest material because it is actually created on-site! We bring all of the equipment and chemicals we need and it mixes in the applicator right before we spray it onto your space. Isocyanate and polyol resin are combined equally and when sprayed out of our equipment, the chemical reaction causes it to expand in size.

It expands to fill the space of whatever it is sprayed onto, making it a good choice for more complicated or tight areas of your home. Each of our employees is trained in line with the Spray Polyurethane Foam Association and thoroughly educated about how to handle this type of insulation.

Places to Add Spray Foam

Spray foam can be added virtually everywhere in your home! Garages and basements are very popular spaces to use spray foam.

In addition, spray foam can be added to:

• Walls
• Ceilings
• Attics
• Crawl spaces

If you struggle with moisture issues or an air leak somewhere in your home, closed-cell spray foam is a great choice for you. It is resistant to water and can help seal up the leak and hold a tight barrier for you against the elements.

Open-Cell vs. Closed-Cell Spray Foam

Once you decide that spray foam is the insulation for you, we will discuss which type is best for your home! Open-cell spray foam is a bit more flexible and can cover larger areas faster. This is because there is a bit of air left in each cell of the foam, allowing it to expand more easily. Homeowners in hotter, drier climates often turn to this type of insulation.

Closed-cell spray foam is just the opposite. No air is left inside the cells, which makes it really densely packed and not as flexible. However, when it dries, it is really durable and can actually support the structural integrity of your house. Homeowners in northern climates that experience damp weather often choose this material because of its ability to repel water. We can help you decide what type of spray foam is best for you!

Spray foam insulation is a great choice for many areas of your home. Schedule your free evaluation today at Koala Insulation of Grand Rapids.