What are the differences between closed-cell and open-cell foams?
There are a few major differences. Closed-cell contents are greater than 90% while open-cell foams commonly used in insulation systems have approximately 60% open cell content. The closed-cell technology offers far greater insulation (R-value) performance over the open-cell foam, which contributes to improved air filtration, as well as lower heating and cooling costs for the homeowner. Closed-cell foams offer an R-value of over 6.0 per inch while open-cell foams offer between 3.0 – 3.6 per inch. Another significant difference is that closed-cell foam is virtually impermeable to air, reducing the chance of mold growth, while open-cell foam allow far more air and vapor into the building interior. All of these contribute to improved air filtration, less chance of mold growth, and lower heating and cooling costs for the homeowner, and a safer more comfortable place for you family to reside.
There are three major differences. First, BASF Polyurethane Foam Enterprises LLC uses the versatility of chemistry to offer a closed-cell content of greater than 90 percent for all of its formulations, and open-cell foams commonly used as insulation systems have approximately 60 percent open-cell content. Second, closed cell content offers an R-value of over 6.0 per inch and open cell offers between 3.0 and 3.6 per inch. Third, closed cell foam is virtually impermeable to air, while open cell foam allows far more air and vapor into the building interior.
There are three major differences. First, BASF Polyurethane Foam Enterprises uses the versatility of chemistry to offer a closed-cell content of greater than 90 percent for all of its formulations, and open-cell foams commonly used as insulation systems have approximately 60 percent open-cell content. Second, closed cell content offers an R-value of over 6.0 per inch and open cell offers between 3.0 and 3.6 per inch. Third, closed cell foam is virtually impermeable to air, while open cell foam allows far more air and vapor into the house interior.
There are three major differences. First, SPRAYTITE technology uses the versatility of polyurethane chemistry to offer a closed-cell content of greater than 90 percent, and open-cell foams commonly used as insulation systems have approximately 60 percent open-cell content. Second, closed cell content offers an R-value of over 6.0 per inch and open cell offers between 3.0 and 3.6 per inch. Third, closed cell foam is virtually impermeable to air, while open cell foam allows far more air and vapor into the building interior.
