Why use Sprayfoam?

Research shows 40% of heat loss in a house or building can be attributed to air leakage conducted through the building envelope. Sprayfoam is applied as a liquid and then expands 20-30 times it's original liquid size. It expands to seal all cracks and gaps forming a barrier against air infiltration unlike fibreglass. By creating a sealed air barrier and eliminating air exfiltration, foam does not allow for wall condensation, which would lead to mold, mildew, and wall damage within the structure. Initial cost is higher than fibreglass but the heating and cooling costs over a short period of time will easily make up for it.

How does foam control moisture and condensation?

Convection currents is the main culprit in causing damaging moisture with the building envelope. Warm moist inside air circulates and exchanges with cold dry outside air in a cavity insulated with fibreglass. This moisture in the air condenses forming dew within the insulation. This decreases the effectiveness significantly of the fibreglass and in turn will cause it to mold and rot. Sprayfoam creates an air tight seal allowing no air movement through the wall resulting in no condensation and no moisture problems.

What is the R Value in foam?

R value is a number that supposed to indicate a materials ability to resist heat loss. It is derived by taking the "k" value of a product and dividing into the #1. The k value is the actual measurement of heat transferred through a specific material.
The test used to produce the"K" value is an ASTM test. The ASTM test was designed by a committee to give us a measurement value that they thought would be meaningful. This test was only designed for fibre insulations-fibreglass, rock wool and cellulose fibre.
This test did not take into account air movement (which every building has) and moisture content. Water vapor is constantly moving back and forth through the walls and ceilings either from showers, cooking, atmosphere etc. Even small amounts of moisture will cause a dramatic drop in a fibres insulations R value by as much as 50%. Fibreglass is generally assigned an R value of approximately 3.5. It will only achieve this if there is zero air movement and zero moisture content. The average house has enough leaks equal to the size of an open door.
Spray on polyurethane is the only commonly used insulation that totally protects itself from air infiltration. The R value of a material is meaningless if air can get past it.

Can anyone spray polyurethane foam in a house?

Only a certified installer is trained to spray foam in residential homes. We are certified through CUFCA which is the Canadian Urethane Foam Contractors Association.

Will I save money by using foam?

Yes! The initial cost is higher than cellulose or fibre glass but spraying 2" or more does not need a vapor barrier.
It is it's own vapor barrier. Some of the initial costs are made up for because you will be able to downsize your heating and cooling systems. Your home or building will use less energy and that puts money in your pocket.

Is Foam environmentaly friendly?

We spray Polar Foam Soya which is made from recycled plastic bottles and renewable vegetable oils. It is the only Sprayfoam Insulation that uses a zero ozone depleting blowing agent. It meets all the requirements of the National Building Code of Canada and exceeds the quality Standard CAN/ULC S 705.1 "Standard for Thermal Insulation Spray Applied Rigid Polyurethane Foam,Medium Density,Material Specification". Using less energy in your home, will not only save you money but less fossil fuels used decreases greenhouse gas emisions. Quick and cheap insulation will not save you money or the environment.

Will a tight air seal be healthy for my family?

A tight air seal is what you want but you will need a heat recovery air exchanger to bring fresh air inside and expell stale warm air outside. I would rather have the air coming and going in my home controlled by me and not have it leaking through poor insulation and crack, gaps etc. in my house.

What is the R-Value in foam?

The r-value is about 6.2/inch and is not affected by external forces such as wind and temperature changes , like other fibrous insulations. It is what it is, unlike fibrous insulations that lose half their value when exposed to a 15km wind or -28 temperatures.

Does sprayfoam support mold growth?

Sprayfoam does not support bacteria or fungal growth.