Insulation with polyurethane foam

Insulation of roofs, walls, ceilings, ceilings with polyurethane foam

Insulation of buildings with foam is still a relatively new, but quickly popularized technology. Foam heating is a fast, efficient process that guarantees extremely good results. High-quality foam insulation can even double or more reduce heating bills in the winter.

Polyurethane insulation is possible both when building new and renovating old houses. Here we want to tell a little more about what polyurethane insulation is, where and when it can be used, and what are the main advantages of this type of insulation.

Foam insulation, as the name suggests, is performed by spraying special foam on the desired surface. Wall and roof insulation with polyurethane foam became popular not by chance. Polyurethane foam is an extremely good airtight insulation material. This foam is highly resistant to environmental effects, friction, abrasion, and tearing, and it also absorbs vibrations and shocks well, and is resistant to grease and oil products.

Building insulation with polyurethane foam is long-lasting. It is established that the properties of the foam do not change for many years. Currently, many material manufacturers on the market guarantee 25 years of stability and unchanged quality. However, considering the fact that polyurethane is a synthetic polymer, it, like other materials of this group, can remain unchanged even longer.

Frequently asked questions

Insulation of the house with foam - how much can you save?

Insulating a house with foam is important not only for its primary purpose of retaining heat in the building, but also for your wallet. It's no secret that a well-insulated house will be much more economical and will require less money to maintain. It is estimated that up to 40-50 percent is lost through the windows. of the heat of the house, through the walls - about a third, and through the roof and basement ceiling - another seventh. Insulating buildings with polyurethane foam can significantly reduce the amount of heat lost.

Wall insulation with polyurethane foam is good because it allows you to reach even hard-to-reach places and create an extremely good insulating layer. It is believed that compared to other heating methods, thermal foam insulation can save at least twice as much of your heating costs. And if you live in an old, poorly insulated house, this number can be even higher.

House warming with foam - comfort all year round.

In addition to the obvious advantage of high-quality insulation - saved costs and expenses for home heating - insulation with polyurethane foam has more advantages:

Extremely safe material in case of fire. Foam does not support combustion, making it more difficult for a fire to spread. Building insulation with foam is extremely safe.

In the list of versatility of polyurethane, its wide use in construction is particularly important - both in building and renovating houses, which includes the following possibilities of use:

• Roof insulation with foam,
• Wall insulation with polyurethane foam,
• Ceiling insulation with polyurethane foam,
• Overlay insulation with polyurethane foam,
• Insulation of foundations with polyurethane foam,
• Insulation of pipes, heaters, refrigerators, etc

Helps to create airtight rooms. The foam adheres extremely well, filling cavities and hard-to-reach places. And good tightness = less heat loss. Warming with thermal foam and a good microclimate will suit even people with allergies.

INSULATION with polyurethane is done using different types.

What type of polyurethane foam to choose?

Insulation of ceilings, walls, roofs with foam can be done with two different types of foam: open-cell and closed-cell. How are they different?

Open cell polyurethane foam:

• It passes water vapor well,
• are elastic,
• It has excellent sound insulating properties,
• It is perfect for wooden frame houses, where it is important that the wood can breathe and move a little.

Closed cell polyurethane foam:

• Are resistant to air and water penetration,
• They are recommended for use where it is humid: in swimming pools, saunas, as well as for warming foundations, flat roofs or other structures that are particularly affected by weather conditions.
• It should be remembered that the density of this foam is higher, so its yield will be higher, which will make the heating price per m2 higher.