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Pros and Cons of Spray Foam

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DIY Spray Foam Insulation To Lower Energy Bill

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The host takes a break to discuss the benefits and drawbacks of spray foam. Pros include excellent thermal protection (higher R-value per inch than other insulation), creation of an airtight seal (keeping out allergens and regulating temperature), moisture resistance (closed-cell foam), and mold deterrence. Cons highlighted are higher cost compared to other options and potential health concerns (though specific concerns aren't detailed in the video). He notes that while spray foam has lower fire retardancy than fiberglass or rock wool, the combination with fiberglass batts will address this.

Goal: The host outlines the advantages and disadvantages of spray foam insulation, including thermal performance, airtightness, and moisture resistance, balanced against cost and potential health concerns.

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forward so apparently with spray foam instilation there's pros and cons behind it some Pros are there's a thermal protection you have a a higher r value per inch than regular insulation uh airtight seal that's awesome keeps uh you know heating energy well allergens out uh fills gaps obviously moisture resistant closed cell spray foam is moisture resistant that's cool that's what we're looking for deters mold improves indoor air quality awesome but there's also cons cost spray foam is one of the more expensive insulation options health concerns uh spray foam insulation may have health concerns I don't know what they are they don't list them here but just says that uh Sound Reduction that's a con but that should be a pro uh and then fire retardancy so fiberglass and rock wool are better fire retardance than spray foam but we're also going to have fiberglass insallation in here as well so that'll cover that there you

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