Green Earth Spray Foam – Pros and Cons of Closed-Cell Spray Foam Insulation

When spray foam insulation is properly installed by a reputable contractor like Green Earth Spray Foam, it creates an air barrier that conserves energy and keeps moisture, pollen and other allergens outside of your home or building. It also reduces indoor noise and significantly decreases odors, while creating a healthier interior environment for your family.

Closed-cell spray foam insulation contains small cells that trap an insulating blowing agent inside. This blowing agent has a lower thermal conductivity than still air and provides an R-value between R-5.8 and R-7.4. Unlike traditional, non-environmental insulation types such as cellulose, closed-cell spray foam is durable and can last for decades without losing its effectiveness.

Green Earth Spray Foam: Revolutionizing Home Insulation

Like any insulation product, there are pros and cons to using spray foam. The primary advantage of this type of insulation is that it can be sprayed in tight spaces where other insulation is difficult or impossible to install. This makes it ideal for attics, basements, crawl spaces and other hard-to-reach areas of a home or building.

The main disadvantage of spray foam is its tendency to inhibit proper airflow in homes that are not properly ventilated. This can lead to the development of mold spores, and other indoor air quality issues. Luckily, this problem can be mitigated by the use of an energy recovery ventilation (ERV) or heat recovery ventilation (HRV) system in homes and buildings that have spray foam insulation installed. These systems work to provide proper airflow and eliminate the negative impacts of spray foam on indoor air quality.