Where to Spray Foam Insulation? - Residential Applications

Starting an insulation project in your home can be daunting, there are many questions to ask and a lot of options to chose from. Questions such as, how much does insulation cost? What type of insulation is best for me? What insulation can I use? Where can I apply this type of insulation? However, there is one insulation product that stands out among the rest, spray foam insulation. When you choose to invest in spray foam, you have the flexibility of having it installed in practically all places of your home. From walls, to roofs, floors, crawl spaces and more, spray foam insulation can be applied across your home, producing effective results everywhere. So where can you spray foam insulation?

Where can you Spray Foam Insulation in your Home?

1. Roof Insulation

Did you know that uninsulated homes lose up to 25% of heat through the roof alone? Whether you have a pitched roof or a float roof, investing in a foam insulation type such as Icynene can efficiently and effectively meet your insulation needs. The open-cell foam insulation type has expanding properties, expanding up to 100x in size from being sprayed. This can be an important benefit when investing in roof insulation in order to reach all nooks, crannies and more. Roofs typically have a lot of areas where heat can escape from and hard-to-reach gaps, however, with open-cell foam insulation, we can be sure to mitigate these issues.

2. Cavity Wall Insulation

Spray foam can also be applied in the cavities of your external walls. Having sufficient wall insulation is important for every home, especially as up to 33% of heat is lost through your walls. Cavities can be filled with a closed-cell foam insulation type, providing numerous benefits that aid your home. For example, closed-cell insulation is water impermeable, preventing the passing of water can aid home that are located in flood-risk areas. Additionally, closed-cell foam has one of the best u-values on the market, making it highly energy saving, money saving and benefits to residential properties. You will also see an effect on your bottom line, as cavity wall insulation with spray foam can help save you money on your energy bills.

3. Floor Insulation

Floor insulation, similar to the roof, is another area that can be difficult to insulate, with pipes and other objects under your floors, making it difficult to install traditional insulation batts and rolls. However, with the flexibility of open-cell spray foam insulation and its ease of application, your floors can be insulated quickly and effectively. Spray foam insulation for floors can help reduce the risk of bursting pipes and significantly improve your home’s comfort.

4. Crawl Space Insulation

Crawl spaces present a challenging yet necessary area on have insulated. With dim lights, dampness and rodent activities, crawl spaces can be difficult to successfully insulate with traditional insulation. However, spray foam can be easily applied via a spraying mechanism, and combat against mould growth and dampness, also spray foam insulation is not an edible product for rodents, preventing any infestations.

5. Shed Insulation

Yes, even your sheds can be effectively insulated. Whether your shed space is used for activities, storage, a guest room or more, you can make sure the temperature is controlled by investing in insulation. No more unbearably hot temperatures as you enter, or scraping off icicles in the winter, with insulation, you can make sure your shed is kept to a comfortable temperature all year round. Also, using our closed-cell foam insulation, you can insulate your shed no matter the material. Closed-cell foam can insulate plastic or metal.

Choosing the Right Spray Foam Insulation Installer

So, maybe we should not be asking where you can spray foam insulation, but where you cannot spray foam insulation? Spray foam insulation can be applied across your home and generate effective results. However, it is important to choose the right installer. You should look for a company that provides a good spray foam product, that has experience in installation and provides a transparent and efficient job from start to finish. As an insulation installer, we are Icynene-accredited, with over 2 decades of experience. We have collated a copious number of reviews on Checkatrader that reflect our service to homeowners. If you wish to learn more about having spray foam insulation installed in your home, or simply where it can be installed, then contact us today, or call us directly on 0203 411 5188.