What do you know of expanding foam? It's essentially a certain foam that expands and grows to help fill the gaps when you spray it out of a can. This foam is fantastic for keeping your home warm in the winter and cool during summer with its ability to get into tiny spaces other material just can't reach so works phenomenal as a sealant. Luckily, expanding foam now comes in an easy to use can.
So you must feel like — why the need of a can of expanding foam? Oh, of course: small holes or gaps or cracks in your home — underdoors! When summer is approaching, a roof with low thermal emittance will retain heat too easily and your house could become stuffy. When winter rolls around again, on the other hand, you might just find that it gets bitterly cold inside because all of that outdoor chill seeps through into your home even more thoroughly than before! But don’t worry! Expanding foam is great for filling in those tiny gaps, so your house can remain the perfect temperature every season–regardless of what you are faced with outside.
The small can of expanding foam is so easy to use which, honestly, I think was my favorite part. Just be sure to shake the can for at least 40 shakes or until you hear a loud rattle, then point it towards where your gap is and press down on the button. Get ready for some imminent foam action, bubbling out and bulking up the area in no time. Then just allow it to dry and you are done! It’s that simple!
It is additionally great for those tight spots in your home as well. Some areas are impossible or just a nightmare to get insulation into because other materials may be too large and bulky. However, with the expanding foam you can get yourself into every smallest corner. This is also a good idea because it can help to keep the house properly insulated, and this has long-term benefits in terms of keeping energy costs low.
The good thing with the expanding foam is that it seals all air gaps well. That way none of the air is sucked in to or escapes from that area you just filled. When you fill in those gaps, it can actually bring down your energy bills. That is because it will less work for your heating or air conditioning system to do its job of keeping you comfortable. You will thank you when your power bill arrives!
You can also use expanding foam to prevent noise outside from entering the house. If you have a house that is close to a busy street or if your neighborhood is too noisy, this foam can act as an acoustic curtain for quite some time until those types of things are sorted out. Meaning your home will be much cozier and peaceful inside, too!
It is a foam that expands yet fills better around windows, doors and pipes. Cracks and gaps in these areas are impossible to detect but these small openings allow drafts of both warm air inside a home -- essentially draughts due to under vacuuming certain locations, particularly near windows, doors or blocked registers. You can use the tiny can of expanding foam to fill these gaps, making your home warm and snug. This will also go a long way in saving up some of your energy bills.