If you are in the process of remodeling your home and have decided that you want to insulate the walls of your home before you seal them up with sheetrock, then a sprayable polyurethane foam is the best type of insulation you can use. Polyurethane spray foam products are available at all home improvement or hardware stores. This type of insulation is simple to install and very effective for sealing your home against extreme outdoor temperatures. Also, using spray foam in your home's wall will ultimately save you money on your electric bills.

If you have never worked with polyurethane spray foam kits in the past, then you will find these tips helpful:

Tip: Only Apply Poly Spray Foam Insulation on Days with Mild Temperatures

If you are remodeling your home in the middle of the winter or summer season, then it is important that you schedule your project so that you apply the polyurethane insulation on a day with mild temperatures. Foam insulation that is applied on a wall that is excessively cold may freeze and not cure properly. Similarly, insulation sprayed on a wall that the sun has been beating on all day can also cause problems. If polyurethane foam is sprayed on an excessively hot wall, then it will try to cure and then partially melt. Both of these scenarios will lead to insulation that is not as effective and that will crumble and crack over time.

Tip: Choose a Kit that Comes with Two Containers and a Sprayer Attachment

You can purchase polyurethane spray foam insulation kits that contain one pre-mixed canister or two canisters and a sprayer attachment that mixes the chemicals as you use them. While the single canister kit may seem easier to use, in reality, the two canister system is better. The single canister needs to be used all at one time, while the two canister systems allow you to stop spraying and continue later if necessary. This is a nice bonus when completing projects that sometimes require you to stop mid-project for something unforeseen. 

Tip: Allow Adequate Time for the Insulation to Dry Before Installing Sheetrock

Finally, while you may be tempted to seal up your walls with sheetrock soon after you apply the polyurethane spray foam insulation, you must give it adequate time to thoroughly dry and cure first. As the spray foam is curing it gives off some gasses that should not be sealed in your home's walls. Instead, give the insulation plenty of time to dry and a lot of ventilation. Once it has completely cured, then you can install your sheetrock. 

For more information, contact local professionals like SPRAY FOAM DISTRIBUTORS.

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