Benefits of Spray Foam

Whether it is new construction, a renovation or a retrofit job, spray foam can be a great investment in your home. Spray foam is a powerful insulation material with a high R-value and air barrier properties that give it the unique ability to fill the gaps and holes that could be difficult to seal. No other insulation product on the market can match the performance of spray foam without utilizing additional products or materials.

Spray foam can help to lower energy bills through reducing heat loss or gain, eliminating air leaks, and improving your home’s energy efficiency. A recent analysis showed that homes with spray foam can reduce energy usage up to 5,638 kWh per year compared to the same home insulated and air sealed with other insulation. This amounts a greenhouse gas reduction of 1,556 kg of CO2 per year or a 33% reduction in the annual emissions of a car. Learn more about spray foam and reducing greenhouse gas emissions here.

Spray foam insulation and air barriers can reduce the carbon footprint from your home’s energy usage, which can help fight climate change.  Even better, spray foam houses are energy efficient and resilient.

Spray Foam can:

Tax Credits, Rebates and Incentives

Energy Efficiency

Spray foam can be a great money-saver by helping to lower energy bills through reducing air leaks and improving your home’s energy efficiency*.

Value

Spray foam is a powerful insulation material with a high R-value and air barrier properties that give it the unique ability to fill the gaps and holes that could be difficult to seal.

Tax Savings

Spray foam may qualify you for tax credits or rebates.

Savings vary. Find out why in the seller’s fact sheet on R-values. Higher R-values mean greater insulating power.

Applications of Spray Foam

+ + + + + + + X Walls SPF for wall insulation has the ability to seal small cracks and provide in-house noise reduction, increasing your homes energy efficiency and savings of up to 20% on heating and cooling costs. X Attics Spray foam attic insulation makes an effective air barrier, preventing drafts and creating a more comfortable indoor environment. It can also minimize moisture and humidity caused by air infiltration, which can otherwise generate condensation that can result in mold and mildew growth. X Roofs Using spray polyurethane foam (SPF) on your building’s roof aids in moisture protection, improved energy efficiency, and better wind resistance. The effective lifespan of a spray foam roofing system can exceed 30 years. X Basements SPF can minimize airborne sound transmission and provide a barrier against insects and other pests. These benefits are especially helpful in basements that are unfinished or used primarily for storage. X Cantilevered floors Since SPF expands to fill small gaps and cracks before hardening, SPF insulation can be used to stop drafts and increase heating and cooling efficiency to create an effective air and moisture barrier in cantilever floors. X Gaps and holes “Foam in a can” insulating sealant is an exceptionally effective and simple way to seal small gaps, such as spaces around electrical outlets, ductwork, or cracks in materials. X Crawlspaces (walls or floors) SPF for wall insulation has the ability to seal small cracks and provide in-house noise reduction, increasing your homes energy efficiency and savings of up to 20% on heating and cooling costs.

Additional Spray Foam Resources

Helpful Practices for Installation of SPF

Learn about the variety of helpful practices that aid professional installers use SPF effectively.

Trained Professional Contractors

Find out how a trained professional can help when choosing spray foam.

Why SPF in California

See how SPF can be useful for the California Energy Commission’s 2016 requirements for High Performance Attics.