Where Closed Cell Spray Foam Insulation Belongs
Any surface that is cold and may get wet suits closed cell: poured and block foundations, stone cellar walls, crawl spaces, garage ceilings, steel buildings and roof boards.
In Belleville, the foundation is where it earns its money. The fractured limestone under the city keeps water moving past basement walls, and closed cell foam is the product that handles that dampness.
Why It Is Sprayed In Passes
Closed cell foam gives off heat as it cures. If it goes on too thick in one pass, it can overheat, crack or shrink. We build it up in passes, usually one to two inches at a time, and let each pass cool before the next. We measure the depth as we go so it matches the quote.
Surface Temperature Matters
Foam needs a warm enough surface to bond. A Belleville basement wall in January can be colder than the product allows. We measure the surface before we spray and heat the space if we need to. Foam sprayed on a cold surface can pull away later.
Closed Cell Foam Prices
Expect roughly $1.75 to $3.50 a board foot for closed cell in the Quinte market. An inch of it costs more than an inch of open cell and does more work. We quote for free.