In a home with spray foam crawlspace encapsulation, moisture and pollutants have a harder time escaping. That can lead to mold development and other indoor air quality issues that may not show up right away. If left unchecked, these issues can cost homeowners significant remediation expenses that outweigh any energy savings achieved from the spray foam.
Spray foam can also block out airflow, reducing heat transfer and saving the homeowner money on their heating and cooling bills. This is particularly true of open-cell foam, which bonds to the substrate and stays flexible after installation. This type of foam offers better sound-dampening properties than closed-cell foam and is ideal for interior applications.
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A substrate is any surface that can support the spray foam. It could be drywall, wood, or a rigid thermal barrier. A contractor installs spray foam insulation against the substrate, ensuring it adheres and provides superior energy performance.
The thickness of a substrate is determined by building codes and the level of fire resistance it needs to provide. For example, a wall assembly might require a fifteen-minute fire rating, which requires a layer of drywall with a fire retardant coating.
The best spray foam insulation companies are highly trained and use advanced safety equipment during installations. They also make sure their customers stay out of the house while the foam is curing to avoid breathing in harmful off-gasses. Bryars Spray Foam, established in 2014, is a trusted insulation company that serves residential and commercial clients in west-central Alabama.
Bryars Spray Foam
Elrod, Alabama
(205) 576-5009
