Expanding foam is one of those practical products that can benefit commercial and DIY projects. Expanding foam is easy to use and can be an effective solution for both professional builders and homeowners.
How Does Expanding Foam Work?
Expanding foam is polyurethane product. It is kept in pressurised containers and upon contact with the air starts increasing in size. This foam will fill gaps, cavities and cracks quickly and easily. Once it has finished expanding it will then set and harden. This will create a very durable finish that will last a long time. You can buy expanding foam in both slow and fast rise formulas. Most DIY and building projects will only require the use of the practical hand held canisters of expanding foam. However if you have a larger area to fill then you can also get this product in a variety of different tank sizes.
Benefits of Expanding Foam
- Cost Effective - expanding foam is a cost effective way to fill gaps, cavities and cracks. This is not the cheapest form of insulation on the market but it does seal as well as insulating. This can save you time and hassle on your projects. Expanding foam is also very quick and easy to use and no special training is required. This can save a lot of money in labour costs on commercial sites.
- Sound Proof – when expanding foam hardens it creates an effective sound proofing barrier. This can help to reduce noise in the home between rooms.
- Water Resistant - expanding foam is water resistant. By using foam in gaps you can prevent water from getting in and causing dampness. This can be an effective way to prevent mould and mildew from forming in cavities and gaps in buildings.
- Insulating - expanding foam has good insulating properties. This can help to prevent heat loss from the home. By insulating your property as much as possible you can reduce your fuel bills and ensure your home is warm in the winter and cool in the summer.
- Rodent Resistant – you can use expanding foam to block small holes that are used by rodents to enter buildings. This can help to prevent your home, garage and outbuildings from being infested.
- Easy to Use - you do not need any special training in order to use expanding foam products. Once you have worked out how much foam you need you can get started straight away. All you will need to do before you start is clean the area and remove any oil, grime or debris. This will provide a clean surface for the foam to stick to. Take care not to apply too much foam to start with. This can get very messy and the foam could expand out of the gap you are trying to fill and get on other surfaces.
Expanding foam is a practical product that is widely used in both the commercial and domestic sectors. Both professional builders and home DIY enthusiasts can benefit from the insulating and sealing properties of expanding foam.