Open cell spray foam gets considerably less attention than its closed cell foam alternative, but for some applications in Indiana and Ohio it’s the perfect choice.
Open cell foam provides greater insulative qualities than the low-cost alternatives – like fiberglass batting, blown cellulose, or rock wool – and with far greater noise reduction capabilities. Although not as robust as closed cell foam, open cell foam is a slightly more affordable option while retaining powerful insulative and noise-reducing characteristics.
For new apartment buildings, office spaces, and other indoor settings where sound matters, open cell foam is a great option.
Stoltzfus Insulation provides open cell foam insulation services in central Indiana and western Ohio. Our primary open cell foam settings involve indoor insulation needs – like between apartments in new buildings or in offices – where sound matters more than insulation. For most insulation needs against the exterior (attic ceilings and exterior walls), we recommend closed cell foam.
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We stop by to see your space, hear about your insulation needs and uses, and answer any questions. We send you a free quote afterwards, and if it makes sense, we schedule the installation.
After your installation, worry less and enjoy the sound-dampening and insulative qualities of your new or remodeled space.
Open cell spray foam is the perfect choice in insulation for some applications, but not all.
The primary benefit of open cell spray foam is its ability to reduce noise while also offering compelling thermal insulation.
The primary benefit of open cell spray foam is its ability to slow and reduce noise between spaces. It’s perfect for between apartments, between offices, around sound stages or performance studios, and just about anywhere that sound matters.
Clamp down on heat transfer and reduce expenses in your building with an insulation that outperforms all of the standard “budget” products. Open cell spray foam provides better insulation than fiberglass, rock wool, and blown cellulose.
Open cell spray foam is a more affordable alternative to closed cell foam insulation, which can be perfect when “bomb-proof” isn’t necessary. Open cell foam is ideal for indoor settings between lived-in spaces, like between apartments in a multi-story building, or between floors of a new office building.
Open cell foam, unlike closed cell foam, is not waterproof and can absorb bulk water if leaks develop. This is one of the main reasons we generally recommend closed cell foam for exterior walls and insulating roofs or attics.
This also makes open cell foam a great option for interior walls or ceilings/floors between floors of a building, where it can provide insulation but is at less risk of bulk water exposure.
Open cell foam is safe once dry. Our installers wear respirators and protective clothing during installation, but within a few hours it is completely dry and safe for anyone to be around. It is also safe to touch and for contractors to work around.
If you’re insulating the exterior walls or roof of a building, closed cell foam is the superior choice. It blocks wind and water and will not absorb moisture, plus it carries a higher R-value (a measure of its ability to stop thermal transfer) than open cell foam.
Open cell foam is cheaper to install and ideal for indoor settings, like between the floors of buildings or in interior walls that separate two living spaces or office spaces. It’s perfect for residential multi-family buildings, commercial offices, and between retail spaces.
Learn more and get a free quote for open cell foam by calling Stoltzfus Insulation today. We serve businesses and properties throughout central Indiana and western Ohio, from Indianapolis to Cincinnati.