DIY Spray Foam: Expanded Spray Foam Insulation Technology Can Penetrate All Hard To Reach Areas
There are various types of DIY Spray Foam kits being manufactured for building insulation. Most come complete with gun/hose assembly, extra nozzle tips, DVD guide and instructions. They are portable, disposable and easy to use. There are many brands of do-it-yourself insulation kits available in the market today. Using this insulation has been quite popular for residential and commercial use. You can purchase them in many home improvement sections in your shopping malls, hardware stores and home depots or from online suppliers.
Expanded Spray foam insulation technology is easy to apply. These DIY insulation kits are quick to cure. Most products are formulated with eco-friendly blowing agents and fire-retardant chemicals for safety and effectivity. They do not contain any CFCs, VOCs, Formaldehyde or PENTA-BDEs. They are highly recommended if you plan to engage in a DIY home insulation project as alternative to the traditional cellulose or fiberglass batting.
There are various types of spray foam insulation kits. You can opt for closed cell, open, high density foam kits. Popular types of closed cell are the polyurethane, tiger and fomo foam models. You also can opt for a fire rated kit with slow rise or fast rise cavity formulation. You can choose the size of the kit depending on the board foot coverage or expanded yield. A 600 kit will cover 600 square feet at 1″ thick. It yields a 50 cubic feet. You have to familiarize yourself in calculating your insulation requirements. Most of these foams have a density of 1.75 lbs. per cubic foot with an R-6.2 and up per inch rating.
One advantage of this type of insulation is that not only can you use them in many areas in the home, it can get through all the difficult and can’t reach areas. You can spray them around pipes, ceiling joists, interior walls, floors, small gaps and holes around doors. You can spray in basements and crawl spaces. When you spray on a specific area, it expands and creates an air and water tight seal. When it cures, settles and hardens, long-lasting and durable insulation takes effect. From that time on, moisture, insects, pests, air and water cannot get through the barrier to wear and tear down the structure.
The expanded spray foam insulation technology will make your interior cool during summer or cold season. It gives your home the capacity to save on energy bills. Another benefit you get is sound insulation. It prevents unnecessary distraction and noise. You get high value property appraisal when your home has this kind of insulation.
If you are a do-it-yourself enthusiast, all you need to do is to follow the instruction guide. If there is a how-to-do video, watch it first. The steps are quite simple and will take only a short time to apply. The guide will advise you everything needed to be done. How to properly prepare the area before spraying, what type of clothing, mask and gloves, tools and materials needed, how to mix and spray the foam and the post application clean-up. There are simple tips to remember.
First is to see to it that the metal tank is comfortable and warm to the touch. Its temperature has to be between 75 degrees and 85 degrees Fahrenheit. Before you start, rock the tank softly for a while to make sure that you use the content completely. Replace nozzle tips when needed. Start slowly and gradually when spraying to have a smooth flow. It you follow the instructions and guidelines carefully, there is no doubt that you will end up with a successful DIY Spray Foam Insulation project.
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