This blog will investigate the benefits of using Multifoil Insulation over Spray Foam Insulation.

What is Spray Foam?

Spray foam is a two-part liquid insulation material that can be used to insulate your floor, walls, loft, and roof. This insulation can fully seal your home to prevent air or moisture from coming in. But this can also have a detrimental effect on your home & health.

This type of insulation is made of isocyanate and polyol resin, which releases harmful fumes during installation and must only be installed by specialists in full protective clothing.

Spray foam installation

How is Spray Foam installed?

Having an airtight home means that any moisture created in your home won’t be able to escape. So for example without a proper ventilation system, using spray foam could cause mould.

Compared to Multifoil insulation, the overall installation process is long and can be a lot messier too. Once Spray foam has been applied, residents have to leave their homes for 24 hours due to hazardous chemicals and fumes.

Another huge disadvantage of spray foam is that it starts to peel after about 15 years (if not before) so will need to be replaced. Disposing of Spray foam can be quite difficult as it is not a Biodegradable product, meaning most landfills will refuse to take it.

Based on the above points, it is understandable that homeowners and companies are opting to use the safe and easy-to-use alternative; Multifoil Insulation.

What is Multifoil Insulation & How does it work?

Multifoil insulation is a reflective product, made up of multiple layers of foil and wadding.

It’s an all-year-rounder! It works effectively at reflecting infra-red radiation (heat) into your home in the winter meaning less heat loss and helping to reduce energy bills. In the summer, the foil reflects excess sun rays away from the house, preventing excessive heat from getting in.

Multifoil Insulation helps to maintain an ambient temperature in your home all year round.

Multifoil Insulation

The Benefits of Multifoil Insulation over Spray Foam

• Our Multifoil is manufactured using recycled materials. SuperQuilt is 83% and BreatherQuilt is 72% recycled materials.
• All of our products are completely safe, so no need for protective clothing or equipment.
• You don’t need a degree to install it yourself, our website is full of handy ‘How-To Guides and Installation Videos’.
•  Requires low maintenance, and lasts the lifetime of the application.
• It is Cost-Effective, as it is cheaper than Spray Foam & traditional insulation materials, such as PIR (rigid board such as Kingspan and Celotex).
• 2-in-1 Vapour Control layers, also reduce condensation and moisture.
• Can be used on multiple surfaces, including walls, floors, roofs, etc.
• Multifoil Insulation products are designed to last the lifetime of the application. Therefore no need to remove it after 15 years like spray foam!

Our most popular Multifoils:

• SuperQuilt – This versatile, true aluminium foil product can be used for many applications, including (but not limited to) Floors, Walls, and Roofs.
• EcoQuilt Expert – A 6-layer Multifoil blanket that can be used in many applications. This product is a cheaper alternative to SuperQuilt! The most popular reflective insulation for those not required to satisfy building control.
• EcoTec Floor-Foam – At only 4mm thick this is the perfect, easy-to-install product. Also suitable for beneath laminate, wood, carpets, and more!
• BreatherQuilt – Made up of 11 perforated layers, including a breather membrane, also this product is ideal for roof refurbishments or new builds.
• EcoAirtec –  Looking to insulate your shed? Roof, Walls, Floor? This is our most cost-effective solution.

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