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<\/b><\/p>\nOpen Cell or Closed Cell?….that is the question:<\/b><\/p>\n
A quick answer to that question would be, “They’re both good!”<\/p>\n
There are two types of Spray Foam that are typically used\u00a0for insulation projects,\u00a0Open Cell and Closed Cell. While it is often misconstrued that Closed Cell is the one and only spray foam insulation\u00a0to use, there are actually many reasons to use both types of foam. However, determining which type of foam\u00a0is best for your project can depend on a number of factors.\u00a0Heartland Foam InSEALators\u00a0would\u00a0love the opportunity to assist you in determining the best type of Spray Foam for your project. To find out more information about spray foam in general, don’t forget to check out our InSEALation InFOAMation <\/a>page too!<\/p>\n Common items to take into consideration:<\/strong><\/p>\n Open Cell<\/strong><\/p>\n Open Cell provides the insulation properties homeowners have come to expect of spray foam.\u00a0While it is not\u00a0a moisture barrier like Closed Cell, Open Cell does provide one of the most important part of insulation, stopping the air flow. It\u00a0is an air barrier and a thermal barrier that performs at an\u00a0R-value of approximately 3.8 per inch. Open Cell is also a\u00a0cost effective\u00a0alternative to Closed Cell. While not a moisture barrier, Open Cell can be used in much\u00a0of the same places Closed Cell can be used. If there is not a\u00a0specific need for moisture control\u00a0and structural support then Open Cell provides an alternate method of insulation at a lower cost.<\/p>\n Closed Cell<\/b><\/p>\n Cl Closed\u00a0Cell, just like Open Cell, provides one of the most important parts of insulating, stopping the air flow, but adds the benefit of a moisture barrier. It should be noted that even thought Closed Cell does perform as a moisture barrier, it is important to remember that\u00a0Spray Foam is an insulation product, the water proofing\u00a0is just an added bonus to it’s already great performance.\u00a0While not\u00a0an ideal\u00a0sound barrier like Open Cell, Closed Cell is an air barrier, thermal barrier, and moisture barrier\u00a0that performs at an\u00a0R-value of approximately\u00a07 per inch.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Open Cell or Closed Cell?….that is the question: A quick answer to that question would be, “They’re both good!” There are two types of Spray Foam that are typically used\u00a0for insulation projects,\u00a0Open Cell and Closed Cell. While it is often misconstrued that Closed Cell is the one and only spray foam insulation\u00a0to use, there are […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":121,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/heartlandfoam.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/27"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/heartlandfoam.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/heartlandfoam.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/heartlandfoam.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/heartlandfoam.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=27"}],"version-history":[{"count":27,"href":"https:\/\/heartlandfoam.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/27\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":205,"href":"https:\/\/heartlandfoam.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/27\/revisions\/205"}],"up":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/heartlandfoam.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/121"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/heartlandfoam.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=27"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}
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Open Cell, sometimes referred to as “half-pound”,\u00a0has\u00a0a density of\u00a0about 0.5 lb. per cubic foot, making it\u00a0a softer,\u00a0thicker, lightweight foaming option that typically comes at a lower cost than that of Closed Cell spray foam. As the softer of the two\u00a0foams, Open Cell\u00a0can better\u00a0absorb any\u00a0unwanted sound waves, providing\u00a0an\u00a0added element of sound control.\u00a0\u00a0The\u00a0thickness of\u00a0the foam allows it to better\u00a0fill\u00a0the wall cavities\u00a0as the foam expands during application. Due to it’s\u00a0thickness and fast expansion, Open Cell is a great option for the\u00a0larger and deeper wall cavities that require insulation. Open Cell provides you with a\u00a0level of sound control, and cavity filling at a lower cost that cannot be reached by spraying an equal amount of Closed Cell spray foam.<\/p>\n
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osed\u00a0Cell, sometimes referred to as “two-pound”,\u00a0has\u00a0a density of\u00a0about\u00a02 lbs. per cubic foot, making it\u00a0a thinner,\u00a0more dense and durable option that is also\u00a0a moisture\u00a0barrier. As the stronger of the two foams, Closed Cell\u00a0can provide added structural support to the surfaces it is applied.\u00a0Closed Cell\u00a0does not\u00a0expand\u00a0as much\u00a0or as fast as\u00a0Open Cell, making it a good option for the more shallow cavities, limiting waste in the process. Since Closed Cell does not expand as much and provides added structural support along with moisture protection, it is a great option for the\u00a0more shallow wall cavities\u00a0that require insulation.\u00a0Closed Cell can provide added structural strength, and moisture barrier protection not provided\u00a0Open Cell spray foam, all while keeping your home insulated.<\/p>\n