How does spray foam work? The porous nature of open-cell foam allows for absorbing noise and reducing sound. Foam expands to fill even the tiniest of gaps, transforming your walls into soundproof structures with high STC ratings (sound transmission class). This expansion and absorption makes it much harder for sound waves to penetrate, and in…
Life isn’t always quiet. Thankfully, spray foam insulation can effectively minimize noise and control sound coming from your office building, warehouse, restaurant, or other commercial building. Surprised? Don’t be! The same qualities that make our spray-on foam treatments such wonderful air barriers — i.e., insulators for heat and cold — also make them excellent at…
What’s the difference between open-cell and closed-cell insulation? If you are beginning to research types of spray foam insulation, you may have run across two different types: open-cell polyurethane spray foam and closed-cell polyurethane foam. To better determine which product is best for your commercial project, here is some basic information regarding these types of…
Let’s talk about spray foam insulation vs. fiberglass. Spray foam insulation is better than fiberglass — and not just for insulating your building. There are in fact a whole host of reasons why spray foam is better than fiberglass. Some of the reasons may surprise you! Longer lasting, better insulating First of all, although it…
You own a business and a building. Or you’re a facilities coordinator or facilities manager tasked with monitoring and recommending building upgrades for the person who owns the business (or the building). In cases like these, you’ll almost certainly ask yourself: Is it important to insulate your finished basement? The answer to that question is…
The best way to insulate the interior basement walls of your commercial space or business: spray-on foam insulation. The company with the best know-how to insulate interior basement walls? Spray-On Foam & Coatings! Since 1973, we’ve been providing superior service and expert insulation services to businesses throughout Southwest Washington. Looking for spray foam insulation in…
Wildfires have been raging around the Pacific Northwest leaving structures damaged or in some cases, completely ruined. Now more than ever, people are looking for ways to keep their buildings fireproof. A fireproof building will help protect not only the structure itself but lives. Although keeping the area around your industrial plant free of vegetation…
Your commercial building houses important materials that require protection from the elements. In the Pacific Northwest, the rain and wind are prevalent, so the last thing you need is a structure that leaks. Whether it’s exterior walls that have cracks and holes or interior walls that need to be at certain temperatures, eliminating air leaks…
A popular topic here at the Spray-On Foam & Coatings blog: What are open cell and closed cell foams? The reason this topic comes up time and time again? Choosing between these two types of spray foam is the main decision that people have to make when trying to figure out the right insulation solution…
You know how they say that if it sounds too good to be true, it probably is? That’s a good rule of thumb. And it’s usually accurate — except in the case of spray foam insulation’s effect on air quality. In this case, the hype is real — and deserved: Spray foam insulation provides better…
Moisture in a warehouse or storage facility can quickly become a big headache. Water damages your building and wrecks your inventory. Ever-present water can lead to mold and mildew, which, at best is unpleasant and at worst harms your employees’ health.
If you’re building a new home or business and are looking at the options available to insulate it with, you may have encountered the option of spray foam. You may be wondering, “What makes spray foam insulation better than traditional fiberglass insulation? It’s all just insulation, right?” Depending on your needs, spray foam insulation can…