Castle Foam LLC is a veteran owned, family business specializing in spray foam insulation throughout the state of Alabama. We are able to service you in residential, commercial, agricultural, attic, wall, crawl space, and basement insulation.
One of the unique abilities of spray foams is getting into small cracks and crevices. Once the foam is applied directly into the cracks, it expands and dries quickly while blocking air and water.
Foam insulation isn’t just a blockade for air and water, but for heat and cold as well.
Depending on where you live, foam insulation can lower your heating and cooling bills.
Even though foam insulation is more expensive than other types of insulation, it saves you money on bills in the long-term.
Both open cell and closed cell foam insulation prevent moisture from entering through the walls of your building.
Even though both types of foam reduce the buildup of condensation, the closed cell spray foam works like a barrier against large quantities of water.
The less water gets through your walls, the smaller the risk of developing health issues due to mold and mildew.
Have you ever wondered how the new neighborhood will be?
What if the neighbors aren’t a quiet, lovely couple in their 60s but instead young adults who party?
Open cell spray foam has the ability to significantly reduce noise. The open cells inside the foam minimize more noise than other types of insulation.
One of the benefits of spray foam insulation is reducing the amount of pollen, or allergens that get through the walls.
Due to the fact that the foam reaches cracks and crevices, the air cannot penetrate the walls, as it does with other types of insulation.
By reducing the number of allergens that get into the building, you help those who suffer from allergies or respiratory conditions. Less air getting in, fewer sneezes.
Offices insulated with spray foam insulation make workers happier and more productive. Insulation inside your home can save you money on medical bills too.
Due to its density and hardness, closed cell insulation can actually strengthen the structure of your walls.
Every building is built after a code that requires the walls to meet a minimum load bearing standard to hold the building together. However, the minimum standard doesn’t take mother nature into consideration.
Strong winds, heavy snow, and earthquakes can be quite a challenge.
One of the benefits of spray foam insulation is that it gets everywhere and it holds everything together as a strong glue.
Insulating your attic with closed foam might save your roof during storms.
The additional layer of protection to your walls can increase the value of your building.
The tiny holes in your building structure are an open invitation to ants, bugs, and small rodents.
Fortunately, the small cracks and crevices can be filled with spray foam. Closed cell spray foam is your best bet if you are looking to create a barrier against the tiny intruders.
Once the spray foam gets into the small crevices, it gets hard. A hard barrier deters rodents, and the insects.
By keeping away insects and rodents, you are also reducing the chances of getting sick from rodent waste.
There is good news for those who are concerned with keeping their households “green”.
Spray foam reduces energy consumption and protects your building against mold and mildew growth.
Since it’s longer lasting than any other type of insulation, it consumes less materials.
Fiberglass and Styrofoam insulation aren’t long-term solutions.
Fiberglass sags and bunch, while Styrofoam breaks over the years. These types of insulation need to be replaced over time.
On the other hand, spray foam insulation doesn't sag or break over extended periods of time.
Even though the initial investment is larger, spray foam saves you money in long-term.
One of the largest draws to spray foam is how easy it is to install, even for the hard-to-reach areas. The installation process is non-intrusive as a team of professionals will use a spray foam gun to spray on the material to the desired area. The insulation then quickly dries and will be set and ready to go in only a day’s time.
Open cell spray foam is also described as a “low density” or “0.5 lb.” foam, meaning if you cut a piece of open cell foam into one cubic foot (12”x12”x12”), that piece of foam would weigh approximately half of one pound. The microscopic cells within open cell foam are just that—open— which give it a soft, fluffy feeling. We often compare the texture of open cell foam to a sponge or even angel food cake.
Generally speaking, open cell foam is better suited for residential applications— specifically above grade in exterior walls, roof lines, attic floors, and areas that need soundproofing.
Open cell spray foam is not a moisture vapor barrier, and will allow moisture to pass. So, if you’re considering spraying foam to the roof deck of your new or existing home, you want open cell. If there’s a roof leak, water will pass through the foam, and you will quickly be able to find your problem.
At a minimum of 3.5”, most open cell foams are considered air impermeable. Because open cell foam expands at about 100x its liquid state, every crack and crevice is filled creating a very airtight environment, and that’s really what you’re after in applying spray foam.
Closed cell spray foam, on the other hand, is also called “medium density” or “2.0 lb.” foam. Can you guess how much one cubic foot of closed cell foam weighs? The tiny cells of medium density, 2 lb. foam are closed, and the texture is very firm and rigid. After it has cured, closed cell foam is essentially a very hard plastic.
Closed cell spray foam is an incredible product below grade in your basement or crawl space because of its ability to block moisture. You’ll also see closed cell used in commercial and industrial projects, pole barns, metal buildings, and exterior applications.
At a thickness of 1.5”, many closed cell products can provide a moisture barrier to reject bulk water, and its these vapor permeability characteristics that make closed cell products perfect for insulating basement and crawl space walls. It will completely lock out the damp, musty, humid smells most basements have to fight.
Closed cell foam expands roughly 40x its liquid state. It is considered air impermeable at about 1.5” thick.
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