spray foam

Pressurized gap filler

Spray foam is a type of insulation material that expands dramatically when applied, filling gaps and creating an airtight seal.

It comes in two main varieties: open-cell, which is softer and less dense, and closed-cell, which is rigid and provides a moisture barrier.

Contractors spray it into wall cavities, attics, and crawl spaces where it hardens into a permanent layer.

The contractor recommended spray foam for the basement to prevent moisture problems.

application

sprayer

Device dispersing liquid droplets

  • gunProjectile-launching weapon
  • nozzleFlow-directing pipe fitting
  • curingRestoring health or preserving

expanding · polyol · respirator · installers · PPE · ventilation · mixing · overspray · trimming · thickness

insulation

polyurethane

Versatile synthetic resin compound

retrofit · attic · weatherproofing · airtight

sealant

cracks

Narrow surface breaks

doors · pipes · penetrations · outlets · ductwork · airtight · waterproofing · caulk · canister · aerosol

Categories
Opposites
insulation type

spray foammineral wool

Fibrous insulation from melite rock

rock wool · fiberglass · foam board

application method

spray foamrolled

Rotated or turned over

laid · stuffed · poured · rolled out · prefabricated

Family

foam, spray, foamy, spraying, foaming, sprayed, sprinkler, spume, sprayable

Familiarity
Top 200,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G