frequently asked questions

Applied as a liquid, EcoLogic Spray Foam then expands as a foam, twenty to thirty times its original size within seconds. Conforming to and filling all nooks, crannies, crevices and cracks. EcoLogic Spray Foam creates a continuous thermal envelope, completely sealing against air infiltration (the number one culprit of energy loss). EcoLogic Spray Foam adheres to any clean surface, will not shrink, settle or disintegrate. As a code approved Vapor Barrier, EcoLogic Spray Foam eliminates all moisture problems in a wall cavity. Being an inert substance EcoLogic Spray Foam Insulation will not support mold growth.

When applied, EcoLogic Spray Foam creates an air-tight, sealed thermal envelope stopping air infltration and the dust, fbers, particulate or other contaminates it carries. A Code Approved Vapor Barrier, it stops air movement within the wall cavity thus eliminating mold, mildew or moisture from occurring. No harmful fumes are left behind so allergy sufferers and asthma patients can breathe easier. The American Lung Association uses Spray Spray Foam Insulation for their Health Homes being built in the U.S.

A material's R-value is the measure of its resistance to heat flow. It is important to know the R-value because many states or regions require that a building system have a minimum amount of thermal resistance on buildings be they residential, commercial, or industrial. The way it works is simple: the higher the R-value, the more effective an insulation material performs. Just 1/4 inch of EcoLogic Spray Foam will stop ninety-nine percent of heat loss by convection. EcoLogic Spray Foam's R-Value is above 6 per inch.

It is a two component liquid system consisting of soy bean oil, recycled plastic bottles and resins. Spray-applied like paint using a Zero Ozone Depletion Substance blowing agent by qualified technicians. The chemical constituents are similar to those found in your home, such as upholstery foam and foam used in mattresses and pillows, although the properties in the foam are different. Spray Foam Insulations fall under two categories; Open Cell (or low density foam) and Closed Cell (or medium density foam).

Open Cell or Low Density Foam cures soft. The irregular bubbles which form during expansion are broken or open. These pockets fill with air, and as such, the R-Value of Open Cell Foam is close to that of dormant air. Open Cell foam conforms to any shape but it is not a code approved Vapor Barrier with a permeability rating of over 400 ng. Closed Cell, or medium density foam cures rigid. The millions of microscopic bubbles formed stay closed and intact. This traps the reaction gasses making the R-Value of Closed Cell greater than 6 per inch. The Closed Cell structure is strong, increasing sheer and racking strength by three hundred percent. Closed Cell is code approved Vapor Barrier with a permeability rating of under 45 ng, stopping air flow through the wall and within the wall cavity.

Permeability, rated in ng, is a measure of the transference of grains of water through a material at a standard vapor pressure and temperature. The Canadian National Building Code gives a Code Approved Vapor Barrier rating to materials with a permeability rating of less than 60-ng. EcoLogic Foam meets all the requirements of the National Building Code as an approved Vapor Barrier.

No, glass fibers have been listed as a suspected carcinogen by the EPA. Most fiberglass insulations manufacturers now print a warning label on the wrapper for consumers.

EcoLogic Spray Foam Insulation is used in all aspects of construction: Industrial, Commercial, Agricultural, Institutional, and Residential. In new home construction, EcoLogic Spray Foam Insulation is fast becoming an industry standard for hard to insulate areas such as Rim Joists, Sill Areas, Cantilevers, Bays, Cathedral Ceilings and Bonus Rooms. EcoLogic Spray Foam can also be used to insulate HVAC plenums and ducts as well as plumbing drains and lines helping to conserve energy and reducing the interior noise of these mechanical systems. Other applications include the exterior of flat roofs, basement floors, underground footings and foundation walls and pools.

EcoLogic Spray Foam holds the approval of all four major building codes in the United States and Canada. Recognized as a Thermal Insulation, it also meets the requirements for a Vapor Barrier and an Air Barrier. One of the most extensively tested materials on the market today based on the health issues other insulating materials are now known to create, EcoLogic Foam has passed and met all the requirements of these stringent emissions tests.

Potentially it is both. EcoLogic Spray Foam will char, but does not support self sustained combustion and will extinguish once an external fame source is removed. Once it is cured, EcoLogic Spray Foam does not return to its liquid state making this product a great fire barrier. However, the super insulating properties of EcoLogic Spray Foam, also makes it a fire hazard. For this reason, a code approved fire barrier such as 5/8" inch drywall must be installed over EcoLogic Spray Foam in living spaces.

ICF's share many of the same advantages as EcoLogic Spray Foam. They both create energy efficient walls by forming a completely sealed thermal air barrier, forming a solid wall and a quieter building. However, ICF's are more time consuming and costly to use over EcoLogic Spray Foam. They require changes in the structure of the building, therefore disrupting building schedules and adding to the overall cost of the initial building. ICF block walls are typically eleven to thirteen inches thick decreasing your living space. EcoLogic Spray Foam maximizes your living space, adding to your overall comfort while minimizing your building costs.

The initial cost of insulating and sealing your building with EcoLogic Spray Foam will add 4-6 percent to the total cost of a new home building project. That cost will be offset by the added value of your building coupled with the amount of money you will save monthly on your energy equipment and heating and cooling bills. Additionally, there are several government and utility programs created to help you with the cost of insulation upgrades. With the rising cost of energy in these uncertain times, the savings could add up to hundreds of dollars a month on your utility bills.

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Yes, you can. While spray foam requires an open wall cavity during installation, we can install a variation of our foam through small holes drilled in your walls. This foam is slowed down so that it does not react until it has reached the bottom of the wall cavity. When it reaches the bottom of the cavity, it begins to react and the expansive pressure pushes the forming foam back up the cavity ensuring that the entire wall is filled without any gaps or cracks.

All that is required to finish the wall is to replace the plug created to work in or to hide it behind crown molding. The R - value attained depends on the size of your wall cavity, but R-21 can be attained in some applications.

Foam is the very best application in crawl spaces for several reasons.
1.It bonds to the concrete wall 2.It seals the wall and eliminates moisture movement into the crawl space 3.It encloses the crawl space into the conditioned area of your home (above) eliminating moisture, mildew and mold problems.

You do not want to insulate the underside of the floor because this seals the home off from the crawl space, creates condensing surfaces (where warm air meets a cold surface and deposits condensation), and leaves your water pipes and hot air ducts in a cold space creating potential for broken pipes and lost energy efficiency or cool rooms.
By insulating the walls, you create a warm, dry, clean and energy efficient area beneath your floors.

Rim joists, also known as box ends, are the area between your floor joists where they meet the end wall. This is an area between floors (your walls above and below them traditionally have batt insulation in them) that is difficult to insulate because of their odd shape and size. Traditionally batts have been stuffed up into this area, which are poorly fitted and prone to settling. If nothing else in your home is spray foamed, your box ends should be - they are the most difficult area to insulate with traditional materials and because there is only 1 1/2" of wood separating the indoors from the outdoors here, they are perhaps the area responsible for the most heat loss on a per square foot basis.