316 Insulation is an effective way to insulate new construction and existing homes, attics, crawl spaces, foundation walls, and pole barns. It’s a green building material that insulates 10 to 15 percent better than fiberglass batts and can help reduce heating and cooling costs.

The spray foam is applied from a gun in wall cavities or through holes in wood framing. The two-component mixture of polyurethane and isocyanate chemically react to expand, forming an airtight seal over the designated area. The foam fills in nooks and crannies that are missed by traditional insulation materials like fiberglass or cellulose, leading to a draft-free home.

The Benefits of Spray Foam Insulation: Why Choose 316 Insulation

Closed-cell spray foam is more expensive than open-cell but provides superior energy efficiency and a moisture barrier. It’s important to choose a reputable contractor who uses high-quality, closed-cell foam that is UL listed and certified by the spray foam manufacturer.

When choosing spray foam, it’s important to consider the environmental footprint of the blowing agent used. The chemicals in conventional spray foam use hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs), which have a global warming potential of 3,400 times more than carbon dioxide on a per-kilo basis. Ask your contractor about what HFC-free blowing agents they use for spray foam insulation.

Spray foam is safe for the homeowner to handle but the application should be done by a professional technician. It will off-gas large amounts of volatile organic compounds during and after the spraying process, so it’s best to have the house occupants vacate the home for the duration of the project. It takes a few days for the insulation to cure completely, so it’s important not to return until that time.

316 Insulation
420 37th St NW – Unit F, Auburn, WA 98001
(253) 332-7606