Compare Insulations
Spray Foam solutions provide a new Life Style, that dramatically reduce energy demand in a “Green” and environmentally friendly process. Owners of Spray Foam solutions realize these benefits and would never go back to traditional forms of insulation. Consider the following table.
Considerations when selecting insulation systems
| Desirable Feature | Fiberglass Batts | Cellulose | Spray Foam |
|---|---|---|---|
| Perfect fit every time. | 1 | 1 | |
| Fully inspect able prior to drywall. | 1 | ||
| Air barrier not required. | 1 | ||
| Won’t permit convection. | 1 | ||
| Vapor barrier not required. | 1 | ||
| Not damaged by water. | 1 | ||
| No framing distortion. | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Contains no formaldehyde. | 1 | ||
| No CFC’s or HCFC’s used | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| No settling or sagging. | 1 | ||
| Won’t support combustion. | 1 | 1 | |
| Do not shrink or settle. | 1 | ||
| No drying time required. | 1 | 1 | |
| No food value for rodents and insects. | 1 | ||
| No harmful emissions. | 1 | ||
| No sagging. | 1 | ||
| Structurally sound. | 1 | ||
| R-Value per inch. | 3.2 | 3.5 | 4.5 |
| Total Score | 3 | 4 | 17 |
