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Baltimore, Maryland (md) Spray Foam Contractor Offers Both Closed Cell and Open Cell |
2011-8-18 |
Carroll Insulation offers both Closed Cell (2 pound) and Open Cell (1/2 pound) SPF foam. Our parent company, United Subcontractors, is one of the largest SPF contractors in the country. Carroll Insulation brings decades of experience in the insulation industry along with the flexibility to be able to provide a full range of insulation options for your home R-value is not the only measure Whole-wall system increases energy efficiency and comfort. Combining a superior insulation R-value with near-zero air permeability, closed-cell, spray-applied polyurethane foam increases energy efficiency and occupant comfort and improves indoor air quality. The United States Department of Energy (DOE) reports that up to 40% of the cost of heating and cooling a home is lost to uncontrolled air leakage. Closed-cell polyurethane foam insulation has been tested and is certified to be an air barrier at an application of 1.5 inch thickness. It is fully-adhered and does not allow air to flow around, behind or through the insulation system. The DOE has also shown that 15% of traditional insulation materials' effectiveness is lost due to convection loops through and behind board and batt systems. Polyurethane technology eliminates this by forming a fully adhered, seamless insulation and air barrier system. Increased structural integrity, reduced mold Spray-applied closed-cell polyurethane foam is the only insulation material proven to add structural integrity throughout the wall system, according to the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) Research Center. Tests conducted there show spray foam insulation between wood- and steel-stud wall panels increased rack and shear strength two to three times compared with standard stick-built components with glass fiber insulation. In addition to rack and shear, closed-cell polyurethane foam is classified as an acceptable flood-resistant material by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). A closed-cell, spray-applied polyurethane foam wall system that combines superior insulation values and near-zero air permeability in a single application to improve building durability, energy efficiency and occupant comfort, health and safety. Mold requires three things to grow: moisture, warm temperatures and a food source. Polyurethane foam insulation eliminates condensing surfaces, reduces the potential to accumulate moisture, has no nutritional value and is not considered a food source for mold. |
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