Today, many contractors are turning to products which save time and money. However, these products must also work well because your reputation is at stake with each job you perform. This is why many companies are choosing smart foam sealants and adhesives. In fact, smart products like expanding foam insulation offer a wide range of benefits.
Versatility
When you seal a house or construction project, you may need to purchase some different sealing products. Some work best for windows while others are better for doors and sealing around pipes and wires passing through walls and floors. Smart expanding foam insulation can be used on all these applications and with excellent results.
The Importance of R-Value
When you seal off things, it is important to stop air leaks. However, thermal resistance is a huge consideration for today’s contractor. Everyone is concerned about energy efficiency, and smart expanding foam insulation is superior to many similar products because it has excellent insulating properties. This provides a “double seal”.
Why Makes Smart Foam “Smart”?
What’s the difference between smart expanding foam insulation and other products designed for the same purpose? Many foam insulation products expand more than they should, and this can result in leaks. Also, some products shrink over time, and this defeats the purpose of using expanding foam.
Smart expanding foam insulation is “smart” because it does not over expand. It expands just enough to seal and will not shrink. This is very important if you are using fire block foam products because their main purpose is to seal off air from getting in and feeding a fire. In fact, if you use fire blocking foam and it shrinks, you essentially have no fire block.
Cost Effective
When you compare expanding foam insulation products, you may notice little difference in cost. In fact, the smart foam may seem a little more expensive. This can be misleading because you usually get more applications per can than standard foam. On average, you will receive at least 20 percent more per container.
When you get more applications per container, you save in three ways:
1. Materials cost
2. You have less waste to dispose of
3. Save time – you are changing containers less frequently
As you shop for expanding foam insulation, consider products made with Smart Foam Technology. If not, you could be spending your money on less efficient products. This can save you and your company, time and headaches.
