Dollar Foam Issues

Have you been offered foam at less than a dollar a sq. foot?

You might want to think twice at that price point. This homeowner wished they had.

This wall assembly was sprayed by a lowest bid contractor. At first glance, the foam install on the wall looks of average quality and the industry standard of three inches thick.

Hybrid 1.0lb to 1.2lb Open Cell Spray Foam

Go Green Solutions also offers a spray polyurethane foam that includes characteristics of both closed-cell and open cell products. This insulation is referred to as a “hybrid” or sometimes “double density” polyurethane foam.

This unique insulating product is more characteristic of an open cell material and by definition is an open cell product since it does not contain a blowing agent such as Honeywell 245fa which historically was required to be defined as a true closed cell foam.

Open Cell Foam Vs. Closed Cell

What’s the difference between open cell & closed cell? Others will say there’s no big difference. Some will tell you it’s all about price per square foot. You want the facts necessary to make an educated decision.

Polyurethane spray foam is often categorized as either “open cell” or “closed cell”. There are several major differences between the two types, leading to advantages and disadvantages for both, depending on the desired application requirements.