Gutters, Insulation, and Energy Audits
in Charlotte, NC
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We install spray foam insulation from Icynene
Foam insulation is a popular choice in insulation. Spray foam insulation:
Foam insulation comes in two forms – open cell and closed cell.
OPEN-CELL FOAM
Open-cell foam is soft. The walls (or cells) of the bubbles are broken, and air fills these spaces. This makes the foam soft and pliable, similar to a rubber ball. The R-value of the insulation is related to the value of the air inside these broken bubbles. Open cell insulation density is up to one pound per cubic foot.
CLOSED-CELL FOAM
Closed-cell foam is solid, as the cells of the bubbles remain intact, which makes the product rigid. The cells are filled with a gas that makes the R-value higher than that of open-cell foam. Closed-cell foam has varying degrees of hardness, depending its density, but is typically 1.5 pounds to 4 pounds per cubic foot.