When you flipped the piece of "open-cell" insulation over and mentioned it was like a sponge absorbing water, you made the best explanation of two "different" but similar products.... explainable. Excellent.

@SaveGreenHere

6 жыл бұрын

Thank you Tim!

Thank you! I did open cell in my house and did not remove the old insulation. I appreciate the mold explanation at the end.

@SaveGreenHere

5 жыл бұрын

Your welcome Tim! I am sure you can already notice a difference!

Great video. Thanks for the detailed explanation on both, while showing a mock-up of both. Exactly what I needed.

@SaveGreenHere

6 жыл бұрын

You are welcomed JPer! The link provides the product info.... amzn.to/2CI8wfA

A clear explanation of these types and it helped me understand what would be the better choice for a special home build. General pricing would have been a help say a square foot cost.

Good question Maximo. Depending where you live, if humidity is a factor, or not. I would check with your local contractor for best advice and suggestion. Thank you for subscribing to my channel Maximo!

Great video - thanks. Nice wedding ring BTW.

boy I am glady you posted this. Very helpful.

This was very good thankyou!

@SaveGreenHere

6 жыл бұрын

Glad it helped! Please subscribe, and I will send you periodic updates on money saving tips! Enjoy!

thanks for video.

thanks for the video.. my old home here in the NC coast is filled with spray foam from the outside, which has turned to powder and has dropped to the bottom half of the wall cavity .. how dangerous is that powder when removing it.. can't find any info on DIY self removal .. any tips?

Great explanation, thank you!

@SaveGreenHere

Жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

GOOD INFORMATION KEEP IT UP

@SaveGreenHere

6 жыл бұрын

Thank you. Feel free to see the link for more info.... amzn.to/2CI8wfA

I would've thought that the closed cell foam would look like the smooth butter looking one and not the rough and bumpy one.

@SaveGreenHere

6 жыл бұрын

Hey photographer! Closed cell is definetely the rougher one! I have bought these kits to do small DIY projects.... amzn.to/2JVrJxi

@USMC-Sniper-0137

6 жыл бұрын

I believe you and glad I found this video.Thanks!

@SaveGreenHere

6 жыл бұрын

Good deal!

@USMC-Sniper-0137

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks for coming back and giving me a HEART! Too kind!

Awesome info. thanks a lot

@SaveGreenHere

4 жыл бұрын

No problem!

what about basement

thank you sir.

@SaveGreenHere

6 жыл бұрын

Your welcome HazardHarry

Very cool video!! So that's blown on but what kind of foam do you get out of those cans of expanding foam?

@SaveGreenHere

6 жыл бұрын

I believe the black can of Great Stuff is the highest grade of closed cell, the red can is also closed cell, and the blue can is open cell, which is used, according to the label, for windows and doors.

@Speeddemon3

6 жыл бұрын

Fantastic, thank you sir!

@SaveGreenHere

6 жыл бұрын

You got it 👍

Great video. very informative. Which is better in the desert? Is there a problem if there is a roof leak? Any problems with off gassing?

@SaveGreenHere

6 жыл бұрын

In dry climate go closed cell, and apply a vapor barrier as first line of defense too.

@SaveGreenHere

6 жыл бұрын

I have also seen kits that are easy to use, and much more economical than hiring an insulation company........... amzn.to/2DpDZ6t

Hello, overseas colleagues! Please give links to information about heaters (polystyrene foam, mineral wool, polyurethane foam) after decades.

what is the expansion rate of closed cell insulation foam(when it is in liquid form) and lifespan of it?

@SaveGreenHere

6 жыл бұрын

Depend on the manufacturer, a some manufacturers put additives. Same goes with the lifespan. It depends if exposed to UV rays, etc. Personally, I have used these, and have ALWAYS had excellent results.... Handi-foam DIY Kit II-105, 26.4 lb..... amzn.to/2CI8wfA

will it be a good ideal to put this great stuff inside a real tree monster moto mini bike tire so that the tire don't go flat ?

@SaveGreenHere

6 жыл бұрын

I don't know. Since you cannot control the expansion, might not be a good idea though.

@Joshua79C

6 жыл бұрын

If you watch a more recent "Spike in the Road" episode of the relaunched MythBusters, you would find their test with the closed cell show that that type of foam fails when used as run flat.

Thanks man. I'm buying a foam sheet to seperate 2 painted pieces of metal so there's no abrasion. Do you think it's better to use open cell so the painted surface can breathe and to prevent it from sticking?

@SaveGreenHere

3 жыл бұрын

Yes open cell would be the way to go on that application.

Hello , question in Phoenix az is hot and I have a attic vented which is the best I can use open or closed cell foam insulation in the attic , thanks

@SaveGreenHere

6 жыл бұрын

Most companies would suggest open cell,, and to close off the attic completely, unvented, as well as removing any existing ceiling insulation. This is what many insulation contractors have told me.

Hi , I have a double layer plastic wall on my 9.4ft long x 55" wide x 21" height dinghy . It is built like a kayak . The plastic flex when we walk in it . It flex riding in the water too . Can I use the close cell insulation to filled the hull to add strength and also keep it sink proof too or does it require marine type foam for this purpose ? I believe the weight of this foam added should not be more than 5lb. to completely filled this boat . Would this be the best idea to do or NOT ? ..... HELP ... Thanks for your reply greatly .

@SaveGreenHere

5 жыл бұрын

You can check the specs here..... amzn.to/2CI8wfA I would personally write to the seller on that page, and ask. One project can vary from one to the other.

So if attic is vented, why would open cell cause mold if ceiling insulation is not removed?

@SaveGreenHere

4 жыл бұрын

Only applies to unvented attics. Vented attics it's ok to leave ceiling insulation over the ceiling drywall.

Does the closed cell have any squish to it at all? Trying to figure out if mine was installed incorrectly. It's definitely not as soft or fragile as the closed cell, but I can push it in a little bit with my finger.

@SaveGreenHere

3 жыл бұрын

You can push a bit, but nothing like the open cell

@valeriy8502

3 жыл бұрын

@@SaveGreenHere Ok, I thought it didn't seem too bad. It's definitely not like the open cell. Any more common substance you might be able to compare it to?

Can I get closed cell foam in spray can , for inside my kayak

@SaveGreenHere

5 жыл бұрын

This is a professional closed cell, at 1.75 PCF, but don't know how much you need... amzn.to/2VM0X0h For bigger jobs, just buy these... amzn.to/2H6iKvW Both are closed cell.

What's "R-value"?

@SaveGreenHere

4 жыл бұрын

R-Value is an insulating material's resistance to conductive heat flow is measured or rated in terms of its thermal resistance or R-value -- the higher the R-value, the greater the insulating effectiveness. The R-value depends on the type of insulation, its thickness, and its density.

So if I spray open cell on my roof deck I don't need to put up baffles and vent the soffit? What if they have a ridge line vent? Can I spray that with foam?

@SaveGreenHere

3 жыл бұрын

Spray over all ridge vents, and all soffits. You can cover with plastic visqueen before foam spray. You want the attic to be very tight, or you will have humidity and mold issues. Talk to a contractor that knows what they are doing.

@danielnordeen8410

2 жыл бұрын

@@SaveGreenHere Building a barndo with weathermaster rib roofing and 6x12 pitch trusses. Going to open cell foam 6 inches between trusses 4 foot center. Should I use Tyvek wrap under the metal before spraying or do you have to use the visqueen to achieve a moisture barrier. I am going to close cell spray foam 2 inches in the walls after Tyvek. Is this ok I want a conditioned attic for the HVAC ducts and Air Handler.

@SaveGreenHere

2 жыл бұрын

Depends if you are in a dry climate, or humid climate. Dry I would go with closed cell. Also stabilizes the flooring better...... amzn.to/37xuzqs On a humid climate open cell. You can get a feel for what application to use, based on what contractors are doing in your area. Not every area is the same.

do either dry out wood products over time?

@SaveGreenHere

6 жыл бұрын

The wood drying out would have a higher bearing effect depending on the climate you are in, for example South West of the country where it is dryer.

I recently had open cell installed im my attic. I was told it was better to combat moisture. Your bideo, however says tjat it absorbs water. Did I get the wrong thing? Also, I was told that the open cell should seal up gaps and help keep rodents out. However, that hasn't been the case. Only two days after installation, my rodents appear to have chewed through. Was I given bad information, and would closed cell have stopped rodents? Thank you

@SaveGreenHere

4 жыл бұрын

Don't know if closed cell would have stopped rodents from chewing. They chew through wood anyway! But on the type, it depends where it's applied, how it's applied, and what climate you live in. Underspraying, and overspraying is seen ALOT in that industry. Did you check installer's reviews, or get multiple quotes?

@db9692

4 жыл бұрын

@@SaveGreenHere Thanks! Yes, I did both. The company I went with had good ratings. And to be fair, they've been really good working with. Their website does mention rodent sealing, that's why I was not thrilled. Thanks for the info!

Which is better for sound absorption?

@SaveGreenHere

Жыл бұрын

Closed

What would you apply to the undercarriage of a mobile home ?

@SaveGreenHere

3 жыл бұрын

Depends if you are in a dry climate, or humid climate. Dry I would go with closed cell. Also stabilizes the flooring better...... amzn.to/37xuzqs On a humid climate open cell.

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@SaveGreenHere

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks.

Name of chemical to make closed cell foam... Or you have that chemical then price of Chemical

@SaveGreenHere

6 жыл бұрын

Here is where I got it..... amzn.to/2JVrJxi

how and where can i buy in nepal can anybody help me

@SaveGreenHere

6 жыл бұрын

Most shippers ship worldwide. Try amzn.to/2CI8wfA or ebay.to/2KcyNpU

In Ct I would use close cell in my attic because in the winter it get cold in my bedroom

@SaveGreenHere

3 жыл бұрын

You would probably apply to attic floor.

@stevenfournier1686

2 жыл бұрын

@@SaveGreenHere Ct attic here about to spray open cell n the roof deck and air seal the floor. Do you think we are making a mistake?

closed cell - kayak seat- will not absorb water open cell - sponge this made me think of people making kayak seats. always closed cell.

@SaveGreenHere

3 жыл бұрын

Correct!

I have a house on pier & beam… I want to add spray foam insulation under the home. Come winter time my floors get COLD… Which would you recommend?

@SaveGreenHere

2 жыл бұрын

It can vary depending on your local weather. But closed cell is a stronger foam, and higher R-value. If you can DIY, you can save a couple thousand dollars doing it yourself...... amzn.to/3AOPwNb

Open cel best for roofing insolation. Because it will let water through. Otherwise the closed cell will rot your plywood. And the trusses. Because it lets water sit

Open cell..junk.. moisture goes right through it..

@jarrelldaniel4199

5 жыл бұрын

JayH24 great to know that Cuz thank you

@andyspurlin9165

5 жыл бұрын

If you have a leak in your roof you will never no it with closed cell until your roof is rotted out.

Spray foam insulation had been nothing but trouble. Worst decision I made was putting that foam garbage in my new house!

@SaveGreenHere

5 жыл бұрын

Really? How so?

@XxProRider

5 жыл бұрын

Bra explain ???