Foam has many useful applications when it comes to insulating. Foam panels can be used to insulate walls, ceilings and floors. Spray in foam can be used to seal off openings around pipes and wires, and to seal cracks.
Preformed foam insulation comes in many thicknesses. Foam can be cut to just about any size you need. Foam’s versatility makes it a useful. I use foam panels inside my skylights to cut down on summer time heat, then I remove them to allow sunlight and warmth during the winter.
Foam can be sprayed on walls to fill wall cavities. While this is a good way to seal up and insulate the area, especially around pipes, this is a job best left to the professionals. This application in not usually done on residential buildings, however.
Most homes use a variety of insulations to meet the different needs of the space involved. Foam is often used to seal around sill plates, pipes, and to fill spaces around wires. Foam is typically used first, before the other types of insulation are installed.
Spray in foam comes in easy to use cans that are very helpful for the homeowner trying to cut down on drafts. This spray can be used to seal any openings letting in drafts. Just make sure to follow the directions so you don’t overfill the area; remember that the foam expands – kind of like the mousse used on hair.
