When you hear of SPF you may immediately think of a level of sun protection but in the construction or roofing business it means something else entirely. SPF in this case means Spray Polyurethane Foam which is used in the building industry in many different capacities. There are many ways to use the product and it also offers a variety of benefits. Talk to your contractor about Spray insulation Wichita KS if you need information or a consultation about its benefits.
For starters, depending on what area of the country you live in, you will likely require different R levels of insulation which can be achieved through SPF. If you choose a company like NorthStar Comfort Services they can recommend which product is best for your. The R rating runs from anywhere in the low teens to high 30’s and even the 40’s depending on your situation. There is something to be said about R ratings however, and that is that they decrease over time. It is also very hard to accurately pinpoint the R rating so if you are working with a contractor that specifies the rating using a decimal number you may want to get a second opinion.
The SPF, since its development and use started in the early 1960’s has really dramatically improved the insulation business. Sure there are still other ways to insulate that do not require tools that are specific for the job, but if you want a spray foam you will need a licenses contractor. They spray the foam in wet and it expands into the space it is filling. Obviously, this can be a particularly task oriented job that needs to be performed correctly with the right materials and equipment.
When you consider spray insulation in Wichita KS, you will need to talk to your contractor about job specifics. They will already know the particulars about the higher number SPF’s that are required in the ceilings, but there will also be different ratings for the insulation that you will need in walls, floors and garages. You do not want to waste unnecessary costs and foam insulating an area that is naturally insulated as well as ventilated.
