Basement Spray Foam Insulation In Doon, Ontario

Concrete Walls Pull Heat Out Of A Finished Basement

Basement spray foam insulation puts a warm layer right on the concrete. Bare foundation walls stay cool year round, and they draw heat from the room. That is why a lower level can feel chilly near the floor while the main floor is comfortable.

Closed cell basement spray foam insulation sprayed onto the foundation ends that loss. Once it is roughly two inches deep it handles vapour too, which means the stapled plastic sheet can be left out of the new wall.

Plastic And Batts Can Trap Moisture

Lots of basements were finished with fibreglass batts and a plastic sheet stapled over the studs. In humid summer weather, warm air sneaks behind the plastic and touches cool concrete. Water then gathers inside the wall where nobody can see it, and a musty smell follows.

Basement spray foam insulation fills the gap between concrete and studs, so damp air has nowhere to settle.

The Joist Ends Are The Draftiest Part Of A Basement

Basement spray foam insulation always includes the joist ends. Where the floor joists rest on top of the foundation, a continuous run of lumber circles the whole house. It is usually stuffed with one loose batt per bay, and cold air whistles around those batts all winter.

Each of those pockets gets filled with closed cell foam, which stops the draft and adds R-value at once. The work is quick, the difference shows up the first cold night, and it can be booked on its own or with the walls.

Basements In Newer And Older Homes

Basements in Doon South are mostly poured concrete and often already framed. Older homes in Pioneer Park may have block walls or dated finishes that need to come out first. We shape the basement spray foam insulation plan around what the visit turns up.

Basement Spray Foam Insulation Price

Basement walls in Ontario usually cost $3 to $5.50 per square foot of sprayed area. Tearing out old finishes adds to that. Your quote shows each wall and the joist ends as separate lines.