With all the government rebates, grants and incentives, spray foam insulation does not cost as much as one would think. To determine the exact cost, we visit you on-site. During this time we would be able to discuss the right type of foam, proper R-value and deliver a quote that will let you know definitively.

Yes, they will. We work with companies that will evaluate your home before and after construction giving you an energy audit. Depending on the extent of your renovations, it all dictates the more rebates you could get back. With the current federal government, the process is simple to follow - with fixed amounts of money based on what you do. Visit our links page for more information.

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R-value measures the thermal resistance of a material. The larger the number, the longer it takes for temperature to go through it (R20 is twice as good as R10).

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Spray Foam (or Polyurethane Foam Insulation) is a two-part liquid system consisting of an isocyanate (is this to be isocyanine - it came up on spell check) and a resin mixture. These chemicals are pumped through a specialized heating and pressurizing unit. The fluids are kept separate until just before leaving the spray gun, which mixes them at a specific temperature and pressure. There are two types of spray foam based on the cell structure of the foam. One is a closed cell and the other is an open cell.

The two biggest differences are in the R-value and whether or not there is a need for a poly vapor barrier to be put over it.

Open cell(1/2lb) insulation uses air pockets to help in the r-value and requires a vapor barrier to be put over top of it. The open cell foam that Biofoam uses is Enertite, a 1/2lb foam which has a long-term thermal rating of 3.8 per inch. Typically Enertite is used in garage floors, cantilevers and rim joists.

Closed cell(2lb) insulation does not require a vapor barrier on any substrate after being applied at 2" thick. The closed cell foam that Biofoam Insulation uses is Walltite Eco, which at 3" thick, has a long term thermal rating R-value of R-20.9.

This is a rating system we use to see how insulation performs in the long term (over two years). Most standard testing is for the R-value immediately after it is installed. Biofoam checks the R-value(content here was about what a Calgary company did - thought it best to get Biofoam check process here versus "someone else.") ?????????????????????????????????????????????????

With fiberglass insulation the LTTR (Long Term Thermal Rating) is substantially reduced over time. The numbers on a bag of fiberglass insulation (R-value) are very deceiving. When the bag says R20 it means that it will provide that rating if it is installed perfectly, without any air movement or gaps. The LTTR of an R20 fiberglass batt is at best R12. This is because it will sag and gap for a variety of reasons (gravity, house shifting, pulling wires through wall space, vibrations in house, etc.) For every 1/8" gap you will lose 40 to 50 per cent of the R-value. Spray foam insulation is guaranteed to never gap, sag or crack. There is no such guarantee with fiberglass insulation.

As a FOAMMASTER certified company, Biofoam must follow strict guidelines about the work that we do.(Assuming this is why this text is here? Biofoam is a FOAMMASTER co?)

Firstly: we complete on-site testing at every job. We will cut a piece of foam, weigh it and immerse it in water to figure out the density - which determines if you are getting the proper R-value. There are many things that can affect the efficiency of the foam such as temperature, pressure and humidity. All these factors are calculated, making your project safe and efficient. This data is recorded on daily worksheets and sent in to BASF (makers of the FOAMMASTER product that we use) for quality assurance.

Second, Biofoam has Morris and Hershfield (an independent third-party engineering firm) monitoring the work and ensuring we are following all the guidelines laid out for us according to CANULC 705.2 (industry standards for installing Polyurethane Foam Insulation - read up more about them here. (WEB DESIGNER LINK TO: http://www.cufca.ca/codes/index_e.php)

Third, MIKE HOLMES of HOLMES HOMES endorses only one spray foam insulation manufacturer: BASF. With this endorsement the HOLMES group has put a standard on who is an approved applicator of BASF foam.

Ask for the CCMC number. Every approved building product must have this number before it is used in a new residential project. As well, MSDS (Material Safety Data Sheets) outline approved applications for spray foam products. We will make the MSDS available to you upon request.

Yes. It is. Along with BASF's FOAMMASTER^TM product, Walltite Eco^TM is recognized as a proper vapour barrier, insulator, air barrier and drainage plain. In order to be considered a vapor barrier, the National Building code requires that the substance allows less than 60ng (ng being the amount of grains of water to be pushed through a material at an exact pressure and temperature). Walltite Eco passed both of these tests when applied at proper thicknesses for the substrate.

The problem? It is easily punctured. When you don't hang a picture on an outside wall of your house, the poly is fine. For each picture you hang and, in the process, puncture the poly - an estimated one-cup of water per season comes through that hole in the poly. You can just imagine how much that is costing you in heat loss. These gaps in the poly are also a great opportunity for mold and mildew as well as a lot of dusts, pollens and pollutants to enter your home.

The danger of making your home "too air tight" means you could get sick from a lack of fresh air. Off gassing from cleaners and moisture from washing machines, cooking and showering, can be harmful if contained. The solution is simple: your heating/cooling company can give you information about an air exchanger. It allows fresh air into your home without running up your heating bill.

Polyurethane foam insulation is listed as a combustible insulation under the building code. The foam does have a fire retardant in it, which means it will not support a flame. If you move the source of flame from it, it will stop burning. Building code requires a thermal barrier to be put over all foam insulation (one half-inch of drywall meets the thermal barrier standards).

There are no VOC's (Volatile Organic Compounds), no CFC's (chlorofluorocarbon) or HCFC's (hydrochlorofluorocarbon) in any of the products Biofoam uses.

The two spray foam chemicals, when mixed at a high temperature, atomize. This creates off gassing and requires venting. As soon as those off-gasses leave the room, the foam is completely safe. This can take between one to 24 hours depending on the project. During our on-site visit we will go over our safety policy and procedures with you and determine how your project can be done as safely as possible.

Insects and rodents do not like our foam and we have found it to be a great barrier for stopping unwanted visitors. We have sprayed the bottom of RV units and houses with rodent problems and achieved great results.

Everywhere! The different types of foam (1/2lb and 2lb) have different characteristics. We will help you determine the best product for your project. We can spray anything from house walls to rumpus room floors, complete shops, or even the back of your cube van. We have sprayed tanks, underground waterlines and the bellies of hot tubs. Pretty much anything can be spray foamed.

Yes you can. We also recommend before you back fill (during new home construction) that we spray the outside of your concrete. Concrete holds a temperature and when it gets cold, it stays cold for a long time. If you can stop that cold from getting into your house it will stay more comfortable, which in turn saves you money on heating costs. If it is too late for spraying outside, spraying inside will work as well.

It is in many ways. The difference is that spray foam costs less and takes up less space inside your home giving you more living space.

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Biofoam does not rent out equipment to untrained people within the construction industry or private do-it-yourselfers. Chemical companies will not sell individuals the supplies unless they have gone through rigorous training. With unqualified people applying the product, chances are too high of a project going badly. Spray foam insulation cannot do its job of insulating right if there are gaps, holes or pull-aways in the application - all things a professional installer will prevent.

Biofoam takes great care in doing our on-site testing to ensure that this does not happen. If by chance it does, Biofoam has a warranty program that protects the customer from malfunction in the foam. However, foam is made to stick, and stick incredibly well to clean and dry substrates. Urethane is one of the best construction adhesives known.

It will last an extremely long time. Correctly installed and not altered, the foam will last the life of your building. Polyurethane foam insulation adheres extremely well to virtually all substrates. With this and its ability to dry, rigid spray foam insulation will out perform all other types of insulation. It also is able to flex and move with your building. That is great news for managing the shifts of Regina's heavy clay soil.

During WWII, foam was used to strengthen the wings of airplanes. In 1985 it was approved for use in residential homes. As energy costs rise, it is the economical way to insulate your home, improve your home's energy efficiency and reduce your ecological footprint.

Spray foam insulation is used to keep the building envelope sealed, maintaining temperature and reducing energy costs. Geo-thermal uses friction and the earth's energy to heat and cool your home. The two systems compliment each other and they both reduce our footprint on the environment while saving money.

No, it cannot. There are other products on the market that can be poured in, but when using spray foam your wall cavity has to be completely clear of any debris or other types of insulation. For best spray foam results, the wall cavity has to be opened up (this means: drywall completely removed, or have the siding and sheeting removed from the exterior) and spray foam insulation applied. Biofoam has insulated many successful retro-fit projects with character homes and renovation jobs. Some of these projects have been tested for government energy rebates resulting in cash back to the owner.

We believe that Walltite Eco^TM is the most environmentally friendly 2lb foam on the market. Walltite Eco is the only polyurethane foam to receive the EcoLogo. Walltite Eco not only uses recycled materials, but also a non-edible seed that is easily converted to be used in the resin. We feel this is better than using a soy seed for two reasons: first, it does not take food out of the food chain. Secondly, soy is difficult to convert to a usable product, and for the time it takes and fossil fuels used to convert it, more energy is wasted than gained.