Open Cell Foam Insulation

Learn All About Open Cell Spray Foam

Open cell spray foam is one of the two types of spray foam available today and it differs from its counterpart, closed cell spray foam, in a number of ways.

First, open cell spray is not as rigid as the closed cell variant. This means it also has a lower R-value, which means it does not restrict the flow of heat as well as closed cell spray foam does. While this may seem like a negative at first glance, it’s important to understand that insulation is more than just restricting air and temperature as much as possible. Utilizing both types of spray foam can give homeowners and building managers more options when it comes to insulating their property.

Furthermore, there are often areas of a structure that you’d want to breathe more and in these cases open cell spray foam would be more appropriate. It is important to figure out the amount of insulation your commercial building requires before determining the type of spray foam you should have installed. Installing the wrong type of spray foam or just installing too much insulation, in general, can actually end up costing you more money than you save.

To find out if open cell spray foam insulation is right for you, please fill out our online form to schedule a FREE case review with New England Performance Insulation. We're the only insulation contractors in Connecticut that are members of both the Insulation Contractors Association of America (ICAA) and Insulate American (IA).