Spray foam insulation can be applied in basement rim joists, crawl spaces, overhangs (or cantilevers), knee walls and bonus rooms. It can also reduce draughts in homes with suspended timber floors. It’s a thicker product that creates an air seal and stops escaping heat during the winter, as well as stopping incoming moisture in the summer, protecting the building envelope of your home.

The main drawback of spray foam is that it contains a cocktail of petroleum based toxic chemicals. These include isocyanate and polyurethane. Isocyanate comes from methylene diphenyl diisocyanate (MDI). It’s an extremely toxic chemical that produces a mixture of dioxins and furans, carcinogens and bio-accumulative toxin. Exposure to MDI can cause irritation and even chemical sensitization. It can also cause respiratory problems and skin rashes and is very dangerous for children.

EcoHome Spray Foam vs. Traditional Insulation: A Comparative Analysis

Spray foam insulation is an effective way to save energy and protect your home from moisture problems. By air sealing the house, it keeps warm air inside and prevents leaking out – cutting your heating and cooling costs by 10 to 15 percent. Spray foam insulation is also more durable than fibre insulation, and it can be installed in harder-to-reach areas of the home, including nooks and crannies where traditional insulation is difficult to reach.

If you have spray foam insulation in your home, you should keep all paperwork that was provided at the time of installation. This includes independent test certificates which are awarded to spray foam products by organizations like the BBA. These are important documents to have in the event that you want to sell or remortgage your property.

EcoHome Spray Foam
3601 Lebanon Rd, Lebanon, TN 37087
(615) 573-4106