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How to Choose

How to Choose the Type of Insulation – Facts That May Help You Choose

Comparison of insulation materials

Polyurethane foam strengthens your home or building. Higher-density, closed-cell spray foam insulation inside your stud walls fully adheres to both the exterior sheathing and the studs, reinforcing both. With this added rigidity, there will be less wall movement due to wind, vibration and occupant activity. Additionally, your walls have greater than code-required resistance to "racking events," such as hurricanes or other strong wind situations

SPF can also add structural strength to buildings. NAHB Research demonstrated SPF-filled walls could add from 75 percent to 200 percent racking strength to walls of OSB, plywood, light-gauge metal, vinyl siding or gypsum board.

Radiant barrier being installed in attic space
insulation being installed between wall studs
Foam board insulation being installed on exterior walls
Installation of Rader insulation on a roof

Closed- and Opened-Cell Foam

Both types of foam are commonly used in most building applications, and the choice for which to use can depend on many of the factors discussed above. Some foams are inappropriate in specific applications. For example, you typically would not use open-cell foam below grade or in flotation applications where it could absorb water; this would negate its thermal performance because water is a poor insulator compared to air. Closed-cell foam would be a good choice where small framing sizes need the greatest R-value per inch possible. Closed-cell foam would be used for roofing applications. Call today to learn more details about the differences between these types.

Roofing Foams and Coating

A similar process happens during the winter as cold air flows downstairs and forces occupants to turn up the furnace. By arranging for installation of this product on the ceiling, beams and other surfaces, you’ll create a permanent barrier against the loss of thermal energy

Cellulose

The process of insulating your home is important, as it can provide a barrier against unwanted outside influences like heat, cold and sound. People have used cellulose insulation installation to achieve this effect for hundreds of years

Radiant Barrier

At Rader’s Insulation, we’ve been working in the Baton Rouge community for more than a decade, and we can help you save money and protect the natural world by installing this important reflective surface in your house.

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