Response to Christopher Welles (Comment #7) ft. Hopefully, you learned the basics of spray foam roofing. Preparing the substrate is equally important. https://up.codes/viewer/wyoming/irc-2015/chapter/11/re-energy-efficiency#N1102.1.2, Even if you installed 3.25" of closed cell foam in the cavities (the most you could practically apply as cavity fill) and R5 on the exterior it would not meet the same performance standard, even though it would meet the letter (R20 + R5.). The batt addresses the portion of the studs that would not be insulated by closed-cell foam. 3. We're leaning towards the slab though we have little interest in using spray foam anywhere in the building other than in small amounts to seal cracks, etc. Wires, pipes and framing will cause shadows in the foam as its projected out the gun, much like a flashlight will cause shadows in the dark. and getting in those tight spots. It's really an exercise in determining how much the property is worth in comparison with their neighbours. The solar vapor drive is interesting and I didn't know it had a term. in Marketing from the University of Akron and an MBA in Marketing from Walsh University. IC rated fixtures are also equipped with a thermal protection device that turns off the lamp if the housing temperature exceeds prescribed limits. Thats why installers of closed-cell spray foam never fill a framing cavity completely. a. I don't just have to rely on the tape and zip panels to provide a robust air barrier. Installers of open-cell spray foam will fill a 3.5-inch-deep cavity completely, allowing the foam to expand until it is proud of the studs. 3. Cedar shingles Hopefully by late September the OSB would be dried out completely (don't want to spray the foam on it nowawaiting my moisture meter from Amazon so I can measure it). In Zone 6, a 2x4 wall needs at least R-7.5 for the exterior foam layer. Response to Nicolaas Wilkens The thermal bridging performace hit isn't quite as large as with walls, but it's still real enough. It looked like 2x6 or 2x8 framing (I haven't found a good description online) and 2" fiberboard on the exterior. Flash and batt - check your closed cell manufacturers ESR reports and you will see that the closed cell flash required to be an air barrier is at least 1.3 inches. ", More here:

What are the benefits of installing a spray foam roof. Prices Starting At $92.50. My question is - if there is a gap left on the exterior that is filled with foam (like in the case of my cabin, interrupting the thermal bridge), does this substantially change the equation and widen the r-value gap between open and closed cell spray foam? ", https://up.codes/viewer/wyoming/irc-2015/chapter/7/wall-covering#R702.7.1, "When Sunshine Drives Moisture Into Walls.". This won't delete the articles you've saved, just the list. (Spray Polyurethane Foam Association), commercial roofing systems can handle spray foam, Spray foam can be installed over a TPO roof, Spray foam can be applied to any of the three types of EPDM roofs. SOLAR SEAL #900 Adhesive Sealant - Case of 12. BTW: Climate change issues notwithstanding Boston is still IECC climate zone 5, not zone 4. In Zone 3 open cell is the best option for wood framed walls and ceilings.

But I have some areas that I am getting mild/mold spots on the fiberglass insulation. Roof 2x10 all insulated with closed cell foam. Even OPEN cell foam isn't the greenest or most sustainable solution. For more information on this topic, see How to Insulate a Basement Wall. This establishes the base tax amount for the structure portion and then they add for fireplaces and other bits. The table in my article accounts for the thermal bridging through the studs. These contractors arent experienced in spraying foam. ft. Thanks for the response. Great article; however, I'd like to offer a word of caution about directly encapsulating recessed can lights without providing necessary clearances. Prices Starting At $92.50. You could also try a "transition strip" by testing foam's adhesion to different approved air barrier tapes? Why you might choose to use spray foam inside a metal building even though the interior is not heated or cooled. Christopher, Professional contractors needing heavy-duty spray foam coating equipment turn to Graco for our broad line of reliable and high-quality products. Use in crevices inside and outside your home, including the garage, attic, basement, and foundation. It seals gaps, cracks and holes where insects and pests commonly enter. Bottom line: If you're going to use closed cell foam, using only the minimum amount needed for dew point control and using lower impact fiber (or open cell foam) for the rest is going to be nicer to the planet and usually quite a bit less expensive too. If you install spray foam in too cold of weather, the reaction of the two chemicals will be off, and the foam will not perform how it was designed to. I'm assuming that you, Martin, will not be advocating open cell foam alone for that application now. Shake vigorously for a minimum of 60 seconds. This works over an enormous range of whole-wall values and climates, since the interior OSB is a smart vapor retarder, and the fiberboard is vapor permeable. These chemicals are pumped from a truck, transferred through a heated hose, and then sprayed onto an existing roof. I agree that energy conservation is crucial in building but we can do better than this.

Since spray foam is closed-cell, the water has no opportunity to move south into your system. That will be much more cost-effective than the same roof 10 stories high in a downtown area where its difficult to access the roof. Since mod-bit comes in a roll, whether they are torched or adhered down, its a fully-adhered system where a cover board isnt needed. But with the product shortages and the supply chain issues currently going on, The membrain is the interior surface in that area. In fact, spray foam has a 100% chemical adhesion across the entire metal roof. A cover board will need to be installed (because nothing holds that EPDM down once the rocks are removed), and then spray foam can be installed over the top. Even if it were entirely based on the building footprint, increasing the depth of the walls by an inch would for the average house would equate to about 12 sq. Any uncured product that gets on the skin can be removed with acetone. Great Stuff is the brand name for a line of one-component insulating foam sealants that can help make your home more comfortable and energy efficient by sealing the gaps and cracks where air conditioned and heated air escape. Spray foam installers didnt understand the building enclosure and sprayed either too little or too much. Even better, you can test for leaks with a fog machine. If that's the case, my own odds don't seem great. Marc Bombois SOLAR SEAL #900 Adhesive Sealant - Single Tube.

If you do that, make sure that your exterior insulation is mineral wool. Thermal bridging would bring the value down but it would also save me a pretty penny if I don't have to run dehumidifiers or AC units constantly as the closed cell would be a better vapor barrier being against the sheathing, right? WebGREAT STUFF Pestblock Insulating Foam Sealant with Quick Stop Straw Technology helps protect your home from pests and insects. Response to Kim Dolce framing assembly, the same member represents a 4.9% framing factor. Am I being unreasonable? Become a GBA Prime member and get full access to GBA articles, enyclopedia, videos, CAD library, and more. Great Stuff cans featuring the Smart Dispenser may be reused up to 30 days with the straw left attached to the canister, just clean the tip after your first use. If you look at spray foam as just a commodity, youre sadly mistaken.

While I agree that "both types of wall (open-cell and closed-cell) benefit equally" from the additional R value provided by sheathing and drywall, I disagree on air films. So that means that the closed-cell version will have an R-value of 9.3 + 3.2 = 12.5, while the open-cell version will have an R-value of 8.5 + 1.8 = 10.3. Where to use Great Stuff Pro Gaps & Cracks, Where to use Great Stuff Pro Wall & Floor, Where to use Great Stuff Pro Window & Door.

It would also exceed building code and have higher over all R-value. Response to Malcolm Taylor Thank you Martin for the excellent article (and to Dana who I think has been hammering this point in for as long as I've been a member).

Open-cell spray foam isnt as dense, so its easy to trim. Maybe I did not ask the question clearly. We want the foam to be applied in even coat(s) on a solid, clean and uniform substrate the foam can stick to. Here are five benefits of a spray foam roof: It takes fewer roofers to install spray foam than conventional roofing systems (such as EPDM or TPO). Products recommended by Spray Foam Roofing Phoenix include systems that are UL, FM, and Miami-Dade County approved. Marc, When it comes to insulation, call the pros at Marshall Insulation! If you have a roof leak with your metal roof, installing spray foam over top can close all those leaks and provide you with more R value. Over the last year I watched a large local high school being demolished, the components sorted and recycled right down to the door and window hardware being stored for replacement parts for other buildings and crushing the concrete foundation for aggregate. It further confirms my decision to never recommend spray foam, it really seems to be too difficult to get a satisfactory result. It expands to fill, seal and insulate gaps up to 1 in. Open-cell spray foam isnt as dense, so its easy to trim. Just one more way that this issue is a bit trickier for ceiling applications. An RH of 45% is a meaningless number without the associated temperature to which the humidity is relative. This would be a much greener option (cellulose has very lo embodied energy and EPS and Polysio use a much greener blowing agent than XPS.)

Foam it Green Closed cell spray foam insulation is the right choice for your metal building, because it strongly bonds to metal, conforms to uneven surfaces, and stops condensation as well as airflow by firming an air & water-tight seal. This blog originally appeared at the website of his company BlueGreen Consulting Group. All of that said, would you have any suggestions for making up that 0.5"? A couple of the reasons I'm leaning towards flash-and-batt + some exterior insulation are: Response to Antonio Oliver The first issue to clarify: Are you really operating a "sizable humidifier"? A spray foam roof has no seams, a popular area where water enters your roofing system. In that case, thosesaturated areas must be removedbefore installing spray foam.

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1st Class foam Roofing And Coating, LLC is an established foam roofing, insulation, and coatings company with highly qualified personnel. This calculation is close enough for the discussion at hand, but there are a few other fine points that quibblers will note -- namely, the contributions of interior drywall, exterior sheathing, siding, and air films on the interior and the exterior of the wall. Once cured, the soft foam is easily trimmed flush with the studs (see illustration below). Spray polyurethane foam (SPF) is a premium building insulation utilized widely in structures of all types, including metal buildings. On average, aspray foam roof costs between $6 $12 per square foot. I will have to do some more observation. Does application of a surface radon sealant on the concrete reduce vapor ingress in the concrete? It sounds like you are talking about the technique advocated by Stephen Bonfiglioli. (GBA readers who are unfamiliar with this discussion might want to read High Humidity in Unvented Conditioned Attics.). WebOur Clients Mean Everything to us. You are predicting a radical moral change. Martin, is the labour cost to remove fasteners higher than the value of the salvaged material, or are the environmental and labour and embodied energy costs of new materials higher than that? Can mice, insects or other pests chew through Great Stuff foam? Become a GBA Prime member and get full access to GBA articles, enyclopedia, videos, CAD library, and more. It expands to fill, seal and insulate gaps up to 1 in. For example, the high-end builder where I am buys up every stick of salvaged lumber and timber he can get, has it remilled and uses it for finishing. WebOur team is proud to install the highest quality open- and closed-cell foam insulation. Contact us online or call (602) 527-5858 for your free estimate. 5. So dont expect a durable air seal if you are using polyethylene as your air barrier system.". Some building owners dont realize that spraying over metal is an option.

I am not sure about condensation on humid days with no rain vs those with rain. Showing 1 - 30 of 45 items. For a fully-adhered EPDM roof, spray foam can be installed right over the top, as long as the EPDM is aged (more than 5 years old). These chemicals are pumped from a truck, transferred through a heated hose, and then sprayed onto an existing roof. That's an unfortunate incentive for thinner walls. Good things are happening To the extent that spray foam may overlap the crack between the slab and the wall, it will certainly reduce air leakage at that crack, which is a good thing.

We have seemingly biblical amounts of rain and the water table is high anyway (perimeter drain to daylight runs most of the year). If the can sputters, simply shake the can while held upside down. I guess the "more" I was referring to was versus just using ccSPF. To limit the flow of water vapor through your basement walls, either rigid foam or closed-cell spray foam is effective. From spray foam cutting tools to shaving tools, get the wholesale insulation machine accessories you need when you work with IDI. High-R properly vented cathedralized ceilings are cheaper and more resilient, if it's new construction with reasonably simple roof lines. Products recommended by Spray Foam Roofing Phoenix include systems that are UL, FM, and Miami-Dade County approved. With metal shavings. Great info Dana and Martin. The between 2 x 6 studs there is R-19 fiberglass. So there's sixteen more souls with this seed planted in their brain. I wasn't trying to debate that flash-and-batt is superior in general. When spray foam goes bad, its hard not to feel a bit sick. An RH of 45% @ 85F has a dew point of 61F, and would condense onto (or adsorb into) a slab floor at Boston's subsoil temps. traditionally here they have used the framing dimensions from the plans and ignored siding, trim etc. I understand that requirement may be under threat in the legislature, but for now, good things are happening. WebIf the foam has not cured or hardened, use fingernail polish remover (with acetone); a polyglycol-based skin cleanser or corn oil may be effective. WebSpray Foam and Metal Buildings. Where the side and rear stud walls meet there is a narrow gap in the corner where the corners of the studs meetso there is an uninsulated space in there at the corner of the house. If it's only happening in the days following a rain and independent of out door dew point temps there could be moisture loading up in the sheathing due to improper or inadequate drainage between the clapboards & sheathing. When applied in the walls, floors and ceiling, the material delivers numerous benefits In turn a market has developed for the salvage. Response to Marc Bombois I did cover that interior gap with membrain to keep cool air from getting in there and going behind the studs into adjacent stud cavities. Believe it's zone 5 so costly framing to increase R value may not pay off but taping the studs seems reasonable and relatively cheap. You're right that a 1/2-inch air space has R-value. These chemicals are pumped from a truck, transferred through a heated hose, and then sprayed onto an existing roof. Were proud to serve homeowners and business owners in the Phoenix, Tempe, Scottsdale and Tucson areas. WebSpray Foam Roof Coating Equipment. As a rule of thumb, most 2-pound spray foam or medium-density spray foam should be installed in layers no more than 2 inches thick. If your roof is not letting much water in, then only a small portion of your roof will need to be removed before installing spray foam. One of the nice things about using spray foam in new construction is that you can do a Blower Door test before the drywall goes in. _________________________________________________________________________. Lets take a look: Spray foam can be installed right over a metal roof. If you have a rubber roof, spray foam can be installed right over the top. Specially formulated to block pests. WebOur Clients Mean Everything to us. In your analysis, the closed-cell insulated wall has a half inch of confined air in the stud bays (between the drywall and insulation) that the open-cell insulated wall does not. 6. WebJohns Manville Corbond III closed-cell spray polyurethane foam insulation offers and R-Value of R-7 per inch and can be applied in a single pass to a maximum of 3.5 inches, providing superior thermal performance with seamless air You're also right that the shape and conductivity of a rafter affects the thermal bridging penalty. Or did you mean to write "dehumidifier"? Great Stuff Pestblock and Great Stuff Pro Pestblock expand to fill, seal and insulate gaps up to 1" (25 mm), forming a long-lasting, airtight and water-resistant barrier. What blows my mind is that most of the trade industries within the whole residential building industry have always fought against any minimum mandatory requirements for education, and states and municipalities turn their blind eye to the issue. Foam it spray makes he job fast and easy. If the exterior foam r-value is just added, and the 9.3 r-value of the 2x4 wall filled 3" with closed cell remains constant, then isn't thermal bridging not really being factored in? The modified wall that your GC is recommending is 1. not 'green' 2. barely meets code (insulation) 3. violates the rule of thumb for minimum thickness of exterior rigid foam for a 2x4 and 4. unnecessarily expensive- especially given the lackluster performance of such a wall. WebSpray foam roofing is a watertight roofing system that has three parts: Spray polyurethane foam Silicone coating Granules The foam is produced by combining and heating two chemicals. It's up to you to decide whether the additional R-2.2 is worth the upcharge in cost. Our GC is requesting an alternate approach based on cost savings that minimizes exterior insulation to 1" and filling the stud bays with spray foam insulation. Every case study you mentioned in previous issues resulted from interior moisture issues unrelated to the foam or improper foam installation. The rigid foam that you buy at the big box store is produced in a highly controlled factory setting to exacting, repeatable standards and is tested for quality before it leaves the factory. Response to Steve Kreisher ( to keep on singin' my song! Ross, 2023 The Taunton Press, Inc. All rights reserved. But where/when that band-aid becomes necessary (often the case in retrofits, or where the architect went nuts on new construction creating 1001 different roof planes to scratch some bizarre aesthetic itch) using the LEAST amount of closed cell foam required for getting the job done is being much nicer to the planet (and usually your wallet.). Can't say I disagree The regulators are dropping the ball on this one. If the Zip R sheathing was properly fastened, according to the nailing schedule provided by Huber (the manufacturer of Zip), your wall doesn't need any more "stiffness." In Nebraska the county assessor comes unto the property with a tape measure and records the outside dimensions of the footprint, 1x4 corner board trim lines to the other 1x4 trim board to record the footprint in feet/inches. In fact, spray foam has a 100% chemical adhesion across the entire metal roof. Spray foam has an R-value of 6.6 per inch of thickness, thehighest R-value per inchof any roofing insulation. TJI/framing factor When it comes to re-milling old lumber, most millwork shops would rather see a little bit of adhered spray foam than a nail or screw. You can find him on the basketball court or golf course when he's not trying to teach others about spray foam roofing and silicone roof coatings. Effective and easy to use,Great Stuff Pestblock Insulating Foam Sealant blocks insects and pests from entering the home by sealing gaps, cracks and holes while improving energy efficiency all around the home. It doesn't have to be filled with insulation. We are working on a project in Climate Zone 6 and have specified rigid exterior insulation (2" XPS) over 2x4 framing with fiberglass batts or cellulose wall insulation in stud cavities. (25 mm), forming a long-lasting, airtight and water-resistant barrier. Response to Kim Dolce Response to Christopher Welles WebSpray foam roof over metal installed at Tree Services in 2021 If were talking about the summer of 2021, spray foam roofs usually cost between $4 and $7 per square foot. The difference between the two is that one may be spray-foamed directly, while spraying the other one may cause the pot light to overheat and should be considered a very serious fire hazard. I can't say I disagree with that. WebOur team is proud to install the highest quality open- and closed-cell foam insulation. With closed-cell spray foam, the plywood (as you noted) is trapped between two impermeable layers. Why you might choose to use spray foam inside a metal building even though the interior is not heated or cooled. Cellulose is clearly greener than open cell foam as cavity fill (and has some thermal mass in higher R assmblies) though I can understand why sometimes people will go to open cell foam on a cost basis. If you are operating a humidifier, that's the probable moisture source, and the first step is to turn off the humidifier. Professional contractors needing heavy-duty spray foam coating equipment turn to Graco for our broad line of reliable and high-quality products.

A 2-inch gap would have been better than a 1-inch gap or a 1/2-inch gap -- but I suppose that a gap that varies between 1/2 inch and 1 inch is better than nothing. How should the foamed walls tie in with the vapor barrier on the floor? The red marker indicates places where we found air leakage passing through the newly installed spray foam Flash and batt is better but doesn't solve the thermal bridging problem. WebSpray Foam & Insulation Straw Foams MOUSE Mouse Shield Foam Sealant & Blocker Best For: 0.0 No Reviews Write the First Review Specially formulated to block mice, birds, bats, tree squirrels and other pests such as ants, roaches, spiders and bees. Were talking about metal, coatings, and single-ply. Quickview.

Almost any amateur foam installer can install closed cell but it takes a professional to install open cell foam properly. From a dew point control point of view you would still be OK with 2" of EPS (R8.4) on the exterior per the chapter 7 prescriptives (https://up.codes/viewer/wyoming/irc-2015/chapter/7/wall-covering#R702.7.1 ), but that too would underperform R13 cavity + R10 continuous. If the waterproofing on the foundation isn't up to snuff there could be a lot of moisture coming in by vapor diffusion. Using closed cell foam on the under side of the roof deck is a band-aid fix to a design screw-up, not a go-to solution. Why you might choose to use spray foam inside a metal building even though the interior is not heated or cooled. Are there any other similar techniques ? If the TJI is a different depth it changes the equation, as does the presence of plates, rims, headers, web stiffeners, etc.. ZIP R exterior with flash and batt interior For a mechanically-fastened EPDM roof, a cover board must be installed first, then the spray foam can be installed over the top. The foam can be trimmed, sanded, and painted if desired.

Sort By: Quickview. It would seem mitigate some types of potential bulk water intrusion failures. Were proud to serve homeowners and business owners in the Phoenix, Tempe, Scottsdale and Tucson areas. You can end up with a lot more polymer in a much smaller volume with rigid foam. Use inside or out to fill big gaps and cracks around plumbing lines and rim joists, in attics and basements, and more. Roofs are complicated. WebJohns Manville Corbond III closed-cell spray polyurethane foam insulation offers and R-Value of R-7 per inch and can be applied in a single pass to a maximum of 3.5 inches, providing superior thermal performance with seamless air SOLAR SEAL #900 Adhesive Sealant - Case of 12. You do not need to wear safety equipment once the foam completely cures. We have established a team with superior qualifications in both the commercial and residential fields of foam roofing, insulation, and coatings. WebFoam & Sealant Products; Foam & Sealant Products. This topic makes my head spin. That's 700% (7x) as much polymer, for a paltry net performance gain on the order of 10%. (Although the article I linked to discusses rigid insulation and fluffy insulation, the R-value ratios in that article also apply to the minimum thickness of a layer of closed-cell spray foam.). If you want to leave a gap between the logs and your 2x4 stud wall, to allow room for spray foam between the logs and the 2x4s, then the larger the gap, the better. to Martin I also think the analysis for a ceiling gets tricky depending on the structure used for framing--TJI beams (with thin OSB chords), 2X dimensional lumber, or roof trusses (with open spaces between chords which could be filled by insulation to mitigate thermal bridging). Is it worth adding 0.5" of fiberglass or open cell spray foam along that extra 0.5" of exposed stud?