About spray foam insulation

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The Spray Foam Team has been trusted by many and have become satisifed clients. We are Trustmark accredited and have a proven track record in both the residential, commercial spray foam insulation industry in Scotland and the UK.

Our spray foam insulation team are highly experienced and qualified and will complete your spray foam installation competently and to the highest of standards.

What is Spray Foam ?

Sprayfoam Insulation is made from Polyurethane. This is created by spraying 2 types of chemical together; a resin & a catalyst, which forms the Polyurethane .
 
The resin is made from recycled plastics and when combined with the catalyst, creates expansion.
 
Sprayfoam has low impact on global warming as the blowing agents within the chemical materials are water-based.

how does Spray Foam work?

The spray foam is created on site during the application process. We use special air powered spray guns that mixes the 2 chemicals together, thus making the Polyurethane spray foam liquid. As the liquid contacts the surface for application spray foam is created and expands within seconds.

spray foam  questions

Why Use Spray Foam?
Spray foam is truly air-tight and does so without the need for additional products or extra work being carried out.
Why Use Spray Foam?
How does other insulation compare?
Most other insulation products require an 'air gap' to work efficiently. Spray foam in terms of foam per inch, out performs just about all other available insulation products available today.
How does other insulation compare?
How long does it take?
The application of spray foam takes around 5 times less time than the installation of alternative insulation products.

For typical residential homes, most installations are completed within a day whereas construction and industrial projects may take up to a week.
How long does it take?
Does It come with a guarantee?
All work that The Spray Foam Team undertakes typically comes with a 25 year guarantee. There may be very rare circumstances where a guarantee is not issued which might be dependent on the type of project undertaken and the environmental conditions.
Does It come with a guarantee?

spray foam  uses

Corrugated Roofing

Metal, cement fibre or asbestos corrugated roofs are common across the UK and are generally found on warehouses, factories, agricultural buildings and workshops. They are traditionally difficult to insulate due to the rippled surface and during winter months, they tend to condensate. Spray Foam Insulation is applied directly to the surface, bonding the roofing sheets to add structural integrity and will last with the entire life of the building.

Lofts & Roofs

Traditional Fibre-based insulation holds dust and creates a bed for pests or rodents. It also shrinks and degrades over-time, requiring lifelong regular top ups. Either open or closed cell spray foam, applied between the roof rafters offers a clean and efficient process that helps to create a single climate within the home. Banishing cold draughts to the past, spray foam will stand the test of time and performs for life, guaranteed for a minimum 25 years.

Concrete Soffits

Many large buildings are constructed using poured or formed concrete because it’s quick, effective and structurally sound. Like many perimeter surfaces, concrete requires good insulation to seal the thermal envelope of the building whilst preventing heat loss. Spray Foam represents one of the best options to insulate concrete structures because of its speed of application and ability to adhere seamlessly to the substrate, providing durable performance.

New Builds

When building a house, onerous building regulations make the insulation provision more important than ever. Traditional forms of insulation require an air-gap which takes up valuable room in the structural frame. Providing an air-tight insulation solution is time-consuming and uses valuable resources. Spray Foam overcomes this by offering exceptional thermal performance per inch, it’s around 5 times faster to install and complies with Building Regs.

Cavity Walls

Many existing and new build homes in the UK are constructed using an outer and inner skin block wall with a cavity gap in between. With up to 30% of heat lost through walls, insulating the cavity is important to protect the building. Traditional materials like fibre or cellulose do not truly fill every area of a cavity wall void and over time, they shrink, slip and degrade. Slow rise injection foam insulation expands to completely seal the void and does not degrade over time.

Under Floors

Many homes or buildings suffer with cold draughts when there’s an uninsulated void. In some homes, underfloor sections can be accessed via an external or internal hatch, therefore, it is possible to insulate as a retrofit solution. In new build property, floor insulation is a vital part of the thermal envelope requirements. Spray Foam offers a great alternative to traditional materials and as an in-situ application, it bonds to the underfloor to provide lifelong performance.

Sound Proofing

Insulation isn’t always used purely for its thermal properties. A low density insulator such as fibre can be used to soundproof walls and between floor. The issue with a fibre-based insulator is the deteriorating performance over time as it begins to shrink and degrade. Open Cell Spray Foam’s are regularly used as a viable long term alternative, particularly as they provide an airtight seal of a void and do not suffer from a loss in density or performance over time.

New Builds

Timber or metal frame studs require insulation between them to protect the thermal envelope of the building. Similarly to pitched roof insulation, the strict U-Value targets make the choice of insulation an important factor. Spray Foam is the perfect choice for maximising limited space and it offers a fast and effective air-tight solution. Closed Cell Foam is great for structural integrity and thermal performance, Open Cell Foam is best for soundproofing.