Spray Foam Insulation on Florida’s Treasure Coast
During the hot, humid days of a Florida summer, most residents believe they are counting on their air conditioners to keep them cool, not their insulation. But one doesn’t work nearly as well without the other. Home insulation is an important piece to keeping a home warm in the winter and cool in the summer.
In fact, many Florida homeowners hold the misconception that insulation is only needed up north where it is cold, but that is far from true. There are various types of insulation used in homes across the country, ranging in insulating power, but one of the most effective for Florida homes is spray foam insulation.
Safety First – SucraSeal Foam
A house fire is every homeowner’s worst nightmare. And if a fire does break out, nothing is more important than the safety of your family. We agree, which is why we install Enverge SucraSeal spray foam, one of the safest spray foam products available. Conventional spray foam requires an ignition barrier to minimize smoke and flame during a fire, but Enverge SucraSeal spray foam is different.
Engineered with a proprietary formulation to retard flame and smoke, it not only eliminates the need for an ignition barrier, but it minimizes smoke during a fire, giving your family precious extra time to get to a safe place. Trust Enverge SucraSeal spray foam for added fire safety and peace of mind.
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What is Spray Foam Insulation?
Homes lose heat in the winter and cool air in the summer as air escapes through gaps in a variety of places including the attic, windows, roof, and walls. To stay comfortable throughout the year, a home needs insulation to fill in those gaps. Spray foam insulation does just that.
Made from two materials, isocyanate and polyol that react when combined, spray foam is sprayed as a liquid and quickly expands to fill a space, creating an air barrier and insulator all in one step. It sticks to everything it is applied to, making it ideal for attics, crawl spaces, and small or hard-to-reach places. As your trusted Treasure Coast insulation experts, we are here to help you create a more energy-efficient home with spray foam insulation.
Benefits of Spray Foam
There are many benefits to using spray foam insulation in your home:
Energy and Cost Savings
Spray foam can reduce your cooling and heating bills by giving your HVAC system a rest. Conditioned air is prevented from leaving your home, which allows your HVAC system to run less frequently.
Noise Reduction
Spray foam seals the cracks that noise travels through, minimizing sounds from between rooms and outside.
Improved Indoor Air Quality
Spray foam seals penetration points, preventing pollen and other allergens from entering your home.
Durability
Spray foam does not shrink, sag, or settle and sticks to most materials including masonry, cement, metal studs, wood studs, and rooflines.
Controls Moisture
Spray foam does not absorb moisture and prevents mold and water damage, especially during the rainy season.
Quick and Easy Install
Spray foam is a two-in-one product, air sealing and insulating as it expands.
Types of Spray Foam Insulation
The two main types of spray foam are open cell and closed cell.
Open-Cell Spray Foam
- Less dense than closed-cell spray foam
- Softer and more flexible
- Dampens sounds, vapor permeable, eliminates air infiltration
- Lower R-value (insulating power of insulation)
- Expands to 100-120 times its size
Closed-Cell Spray Foam
- More dense than open-cell spray foam insulation
- More rigid and heavier
- Higher R-value
- Expands up to 33 times its size
- Helps protect against air, thermal, water, and vapor
A Few More Thoughts on Home Spray Foam Insulation
Spray foam is a liquid foam that expands and hardens to insulate and air seal. It easily fills open areas and sticks to small gaps and cracks. It’s ideal for Florida homes because it seals against our hot, humid air to keep your energy bills lower in the summer and your home more comfortable. Closed-cell foam creates a vapor barrier to keep out moisture that can lead to mold. It’s a durable choice for our state’s unique weather challenges.
Spray foam lowers your energy bills in the Sunshine State by acting as both an insulator and an air sealant. It keeps conditioned air from escaping your home in the summer and heated air in the winter.
Yes, spray foam insulation is safe when applied according to manufacturer guidelines. Proper ventilation, protective gear, and adherence to safety precautions are essential during installation.
Closed-cell foam
- Provides a vapor barrier
- Higher R-value per inch (approx. R-5.4 to R-7.2)
- Larger upfront investment
- More dense
- Expands to 33 times its size
Open-cell foam
- Less dense
- Softer and more flexible
- Helps dampen sounds
- Lower R-value than closed-cell (about R-3.4 to R-4 per inch)
- Expands to 100-120 times its size
- Smaller upfront investment
- Does not provide a vapor barrier
Yes, spray foam insulation can be flammable. This is why it is treated with flame retardants to lower the risk of igniting and burning. We recommend Enverge SucraSeal as one of the safest spray foam insulation products for fire protection.
Closed-cell spray foam insulation is water-resistant, but not entirely waterproof. It can resist water but may not prevent water infiltration in the event of prolonged exposure or flooding.
Closed-cell spray foam can provide additional structural support during severe weather. It adheres to your roof decking and walls to help keep your roof in place during high winds. And it seals gaps to help keep water out. While spray foam adds storm protection, it should not replace hurricane straps or impact-rated windows.
It is always best to leave the job of spray foam installation to professional spray foam insulation contractors. Inexperience can cause improper installation, leading to issues such as poor insulation performance, air leaks, or even structural problems. Professional spray foam insulation installers will ensure the job is done correctly and safely.
The cost of spray foam insulation varies by the size and scope of your insulation project. Spray foam in Florida is moderately priced compared to other U.S. states due to our humidity-resistant needs.
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A Name You Can Trust
At Leed Insulation, we have been creating more energy efficient homes across the East Coast of Florida, including West Palm Beach and Jupiter, for over 30 years. We work with only the best products to provide our customers with the highest quality, most affordable home insulation. We trust the quality and integrity of Nexseal closed cell foam and Enverge SucraSeal open cell foam for our insulation projects. It is our goal to make the installation of home insulation stress-free and create a comfortable environment for you and your whole family year-round. Our team of insulation experts is ready to answer your spray foam insulation questions and provide you with a five-star insulation experience.
