Why use spray foam insulation?

Spray foam is the future of insulation. It provides numerous advantages, including financial savings, health, building efficiency and a greener environment.

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Benefits of using spray foam:

1. Strength & Durability

   Spray foam almost doubles the strength of your walls while acting like a glue, holding your roof sheathing in place during high winds.

2. Combats Heat Loss

   Many homes lost up to 50% of their hot or cold air. Spray foam combats heat loss and air infiltration better than any other standard insulation system. Unlike traditional insulation, it won’t contribute to moisture-related decay and mould.

3. Cost Advantage

   The advantage of spray foam insulation that immediately grabs most people’s attention is the savings. Although the initial cost is more than traditional insulation, the long-term savings far outweigh the difference. In most cases, the difference in price is made up within the first five years, yet the savings continue for the life of the home. Spray foam results in lower energy bills and since it does not deteriorate, the savings continue indefinitely.

4. Installation Time

   Spray foam insulation appeals to contractors because of the time it saves. One application is all that is required in order to seal and insulate. It does not settle so there is no need to re-apply.

5. Better Air Quality & Noise Reduction

   Spray foam reduces airborne particles and fibers, which, in turn, helps to reduce allergies. Spray foam’s unique make-up also gives it superior soundproofing capabilities.

6. Insect and Fire Resistant

   Spray foam can save your home as it is insect resistant.

Best left to the pros

The installation of spray foam is a job that is best left to the professionals. DIY kits can be purchase but because spray foam can be quite messy, they are not recommended. If you are building a home or considering a renovation, take the time home to investigate insulation options and hire a professional to install it. You will be saving yourself time, money and a lot of potential headaches.

BASF WALLTITE® Product Benefits

High “R” Expectations uses the WALLTITE® insulation and air barrier system, which provides one of the highest R values per inch available today.

Benefits include:

WALLTITE® exceeds the requirements for the National Building Code of Canada. It is the only product available on the market today that has successfully met the polyurethane durability test of appendix D of the “Canadian Construction Materials Centre (CCMRC) Technical Guide for Air Barrier Systems for Exterior Walls of Low-Rise Buildings.” WALLTITE® systems also conform to CAN/ULC-S705.1 (including amendments 1 and 2).