Spray polyurethane foam meets the demanding requirements of proposed changes to the national and BC building code. Global Realities demand improved building codes. With rising energy prices and increasing evidence that our climate is affected by carbon dioxide, Canadian building codes continue to raise the bar for both energy efficiency and air tightness. Though the [...]
Spray Foam Insulation is highly recommended by the US Department of Energy because of its energy efficiency. Spray foam insulation has an R-value of 6 to 8 per inch, much higher than that of fiberglass.
Homeowners need spray foam insulation in Canada and need to familiarize themselves with its cost, benefits and limitations for no other product can withstand the high humidity of our climate. Spray foam insulation in Canada provides an air barrier/vapor barrier and thermal insulation in a single application. Spray Foam insulation is made of billions of tiny plastic wrapped bubbles which are not subject to air movement or moisture drive, making it the very best insulation material for Canada cold climate on the market.
Spray-in-place polyurethane can most effectively stop air infiltration. It is the only material that properly applied fills in the corners, cripples, double studs, bottom plates, top plates, etc. The R-value of a material is of no interest or consequence if air can get past it.
Why Spray Polyurethane Foam Insulation? Spray Polyurethane Foam Insulation (SPF) addresses the three main deficiencies in todays building insulation – low whole wall R-Values, moisture damage due to vapor permeability and air tightness. Insulation is used to stop heat loss and conserve energy, but todays materials fail to do an effective job of this on [...]
Building envelope with spray foam insulation Building Insulation: a range full of choices The process of building your home is an exercise in making decisions. From flooring to exterior siding, there are countless decisions to make before your home is complete and choosing your insulation is no different. Insulation serves to conserve your energy consumption, [...]
All spray foam insulations certified for use in Canada come with a CCMC number. When you seek a quote from a contractor ask him for the CCMC number of the product he intends to install. With this information and the attached chart, you will know that the product is certified for use in residential homes [...]
You need to insulate your crawl space. Your energy adviser has provided you with a report on where you need to reduce your energy losses and it shows that your crawl space is at the top of the list! I’m not surprised. Most crawl spaces are enormous heat sinks. The problems with insulating them and [...]
Our Goal, to provide you with the information you need about Insulation. EcoLogic Spray Foam Canada exists to serve our customers. Far from a cliche, this is our core value. From your first visit to our website (www.ecologicfoam.com), where we hope to address what questions and concerns you may have, to the first call you [...]
Spray foam is costly, but is it cost effective?In building or renovating a home there are countless choices in materials and design ranging from low cost to high end. A question I hear often is why would anyone spend on high end insulation when it is hidden in your walls and never to be seen [...]
