VersiFoam® is a versatile and portable low-pressure spray foam insulation system. In addition to residential and commercial insulation, it can be used for pool and spa insulation, marine flotation, vehicle insulation, sound dampening, to create an air barrier, and to create props and special effects. Here are some of the things you can do with it.

VersiFoam® can be used to create detailed stage and film props that are only limited by your imagination. It can be used as a sculpting medium and a molding material to create just about anything, in any size. You start by building a base of wood, wire, styrene board, or whatever works best for you. Next, you spray apply the foam to the base, layering and building it up to create the form you’ve designed. Then, allow it to cure. You can now mold it, carve it, sand it, cut it, grind it, shave it, paint it, and coat it. You can create any surface texture in any shape and color.

VersiFoam® is one of the easiest closed cell foam kits to use for marine flotation. Closed cell foam spray is ideal to use for buoyancy in boats. It is less susceptible than most other products to moisture intrusion. In case of leakage, closed cell foam absorbs less water than open cell foam. Our kits meet U.S. Coast Guard specifications for marine flotation.

VersiFoam® provides superior insulation for vehicles such as trucks, vans, RVs, and buses. Most refrigerated trucks, trailers, and vans have polyurethane foam in the walls, ceiling and floors to provide insulation for temperature control. Repairs are simplified using VersiFoam disposable foam kits because they don’t require a separate power or pressure source. Because the flow of chemical is controlled by the pull of the trigger, hard to reach areas and tights spots are easily insulated using VersiFoam.

VersiFoam® is an outstanding insulator for pools and spas. Most pool and spa owners use a cover to help maintain water temperature. However, they may downplay the importance of spray foam to help prevent heat loss on the sides and bottoms of their pool or hot tub. A minimum 2″ thickness of medium density polyurethane spray foam on the shell will provide sufficient insulation. If the manufacturer has not provided at least 2″ of foam, you can supplement the existing foam to meet this minimum requirement. One System 15 kit is enough foam to cover two 300 gallon shells with 2″ of foam.

VersiFoam® open cell spray foam is a cost effective, efficient way to dampen sound. It creates a barrier which absorbs noise, inhibits the transfer of sound between rooms and reduces noise that enters the building from the outside. The spray foam works because sound is airborne and the foam reduces the air space through which the sound can travel.

VersiFoam®contributes to a better performing building envelope by completely sealing gaps and crevices. This prevents air infiltration, moisture infiltration, and the intrusion of dirt and pollutants from the outdoors. The air barrier system of spray foam insulation is a critically important element for economic control of heat transfer. An inadequate barrier system will allow leakage of air through holes, leaks, cracks and gaps which allows heat to flow through the structure.

VersiFoam® has a high R-value, extreme moisture tolerance, and low permeance. It is portable, doesn’t need a power source, and can be used in tight spaces. It is both versatile and easy. All you do is gear up, hook up, and spray. How will you use the versatility of VersiFoam® on your next project?

If you’re new to spray foam insulation kits, knowing which product to buy might be confusing. At RHH Foam Systems, we are always happy to spend time on the phone with you talking through your project. But if you want to get up-to-speed quickly on your own, here is a quick start guide to choosing the right VersiFoam® product.

Are you insulating a place that will be inhabited? Inhabited spaces include homes and commercial buildings where people come to work on a daily basis. Inhabited buildings need to be insulated with a Class 1 Formula closed cell spray foam. This formula is flame retardant accordance with ASTM E-84 and will limit flame spread and smoke development if exposed to a fire. All of our closed cell spray foam products are available in the Class 1 Formula. As an added bonus, all of our Class I kits are manufactured with an antimicrobial formula that stops mold from growing on the surface of the foam. This added element provides a safeguard against the growth of the five most common types of fungi found in buildings.

How dense do you want your spray foam insulation to be? VersiFoam’s density ranges from .75 lbs per cubic foot in our open cell spray foam to 2.8 lbs per cubic foot in our high density closed cell spray foam. High density foam is used when you need extra strength for load support, roofing, or exterior applications. Lower density open cell spray foam is more flexible and will adjust itself as your structure settles over time. Standard density spray foam (1.75 lbs per cubic foot) is the most commonly used and will be the best choice for your project if you don’t need either high flexibility or high strength.

What is the size of the space you need to insulate? You want to factor in both square feet and the thickness of your application in inches. Plan to apply 3-4 inches in roof decks and 2-3 inches in the walls. Once you have this information, go to our Spray Foam Insulation Calculator and enter it. It will tell you how many kits you should purchase for each system.

Are you trying to achieve a certain level of energy efficiency in your office space or home? The primary measurement of energy efficiency is R-value which is the capacity of an insulating material to resist heat flow. A higher R-value equals higher resistance to conduction heat transfer.

Do you need to spread your work over several days? All of our spray foam kits can be shut down and used on another day except for the System 1 closed cell formula. It’s designed for smaller projects and needs to be used on the same day that it’s opened.

Are you insulating your personal property? VersiFoam® is an excellent insulator of RVs, buses, trucks, and vans. It’s often used to insulate the sides and bottoms of pools and hot tubs and is very popular for marine flotation as well. If you need the foam to be able to flow into a cavity before solidifying, then consider using the slow rise foam insulation which becomes tack-free in about 3 minutes instead of 30-45 seconds.

We hope this short guide helps you to find the product you need quickly. We also provide detailed instructions on our how-to page and a complete video library in English and Spanish here.  If you still have questions about selecting the right spray foam insulation kit, please call us at 1.800.657.0702. We would love to hear from you.

Depending on where you live in the United States, winter may be right around the corner or several weeks away. The feeling of winter doesn’t depend on the actual temperature—it depends on how well you’re acclimated to a temperature range. When it hits 45 degrees in Florida in December, locals are cranking up the heat, making tea, and digging out their down jackets. In Wisconsin, we are finally starting to admit that winter is coming.

If you care about your pocketbook, when it’s time to turn on the heater, you want it to do its job quickly and efficiently. Money spent on warm air escaping into the attic or seeping out of windows is money you can’t spend on something that really matters to you. With VersiFoam® spray foam insulation, you can have the best of both worlds—insulation the pros use at a price you can afford. Keeping your welfare and warmth in mind, here is your step-by-step guide to a well-insulated winter.

Doors and windows

The frames around windows and doors provide an easy way for warm air to escape out of the house and for cold air to elbow its way in. This is one of the easiest air leaks to fix and we recommend starting your inspection there. Stand close to your windows and notice if there is a temperature difference between that area and the center of the room. Move the palm of your hand around the door frame to see if air from the outside is seeping in. If it is, Versi-Tite®  is our one-component sealant designed specifically for small gaps and openings. It dispenses as a caulking bead and can be used around door and window framing.

Attics

An uninsulated attic is a money pit so most attics have some type of air barrier. However, it is still worth a few minutes of your time to go up and check the quality of the insulation. If it’s been several years since the attic was insulated, the insulation material may not be the most efficient or may have deteriorated over time. While you’re up there, check for holes in the ceiling and open spaces around chimneys, exhaust fans, and plumbing installations. These can be sealed easily with one of our spray foam insulation kits. You will also need a 15-minute ignition barrier for fire protection.

Cathedral ceilings

Rooms with cathedral ceilings can be notoriously uncomfortable in winter as the warm air rises above where people spend their time. If most of that warmth escapes through the ceiling, you can run your furnace all day without noticing much difference. If you have a cathedral ceiling, check to see if the area between the roof deck and the rafter is insulated. If it’s not, once you insulate those cavities, you’ll notice the difference in the comfort level of your home.

Basements and crawl spaces

The first thing to do in your basement or crawl space is to check the area where the walls meet the foundation. Houses settle over time and cracks appear that need to be sealed. Next, examine the openings where the electrical, plumbing, and heating services enter the house. This is one of the quickest and easiest insulation jobs to perform yourself. Our video library will show you how.

HVAC systems

Check both your HVAC unit and your duct system. Even the most expertly designed system will lose heat if it’s not properly insulated. Expanding polyurethane foam is an excellent and easy way to seal space between the HVAC system and your walls, ceilings, and floors. Air infiltration and duct leakage put a large burden on your furnace. Our disposable foam kits can be used in tight spaces without outside sources of power or pressure.

VersiFoam® is an expandable foam that prevents cold air infiltration by sealing gaps and crevices air-tight. For more information about VersiFoam® residential applications, visit our website!

Are tiny houses a solution to veteran homelessness? Glenn Grootegoed of Warrior Homesteads thinks so and he has been working to show it can be done since 2014. Warrior Homesteads builds tiny homes and works with veteran’s organizations to house homeless vets.

In 2018, the estimated number of veterans experiencing homelessnes in the U.S. was almost 38,000. (Source: HUD) According to the National Coalition for Homeless Veterans, “The most effective programs for homeless and at-risk veterans are community-based, nonprofit, ‘veterans helping veterans’ groups. Programs that seem to work best feature transitional housing with the camaraderie of living in structured, substance-free environments with fellow veterans who are succeeding at bettering themselves.”

The Kroger Veterans Association Resource Group knows this because earlier this year, they approached Warrior Homesteads with an offer to work with them to build a tiny house for a deserving veteran in the Cincinnati area. The home needed to be ready for their annual “Honoring Our Heroes” 5K Run/Walk. VersiFoam was honored to be a small part of that effort by providing the spray foam used for the insulation of the new house.

On June 15, 2019, before the start of the 5K, a local homeless veteran was given the tiny home. It was equipped with high-quality, eco-friendly appliances. The house contained a kitchen, bathroom, full-sized bed, and storage space. And it was well insulated.

The Warrior Homestead Facebook page on May 20th said, “Thanks to our friends at VersiFoam it’s insulation day!!!!! We are working on the 2019 Kroger Honoring Our Heroes Festival and 5K tiny house project. We are huge fans of VersiFoam, as it’s simply the best!” And we are huge fans of Warrior Homesteads.

Here are some pics from the day…

VersiFoam® spray foam insulation products come in several different formulas. The formula you choose will depend on your specific needs. As you plan for your next insulation project, here are some important words and phrases to know.

1. Foam – an object formed by trapping pockets of gas in a liquid or solid.

2. Closed cell foam – when the pockets of gas in the foam are each completely surrounded by the solid material.

3. Open cell foam – when the pockets of gas in the foam connect to each other.

4. Density – the degree of compactness of any substance, including foam. Closed cell foam is medium density and open cell foam is low density.

5. Permeable – when a substance allows liquids and gasses, such as air, to pass through.

6. Heat transfer – the movement of thermal energy from one thing to another thing of different temperature.

7. Conduction – the movement of heat from one object to another one (when they are touching each other) that has a different temperature.***

8. Convection – the movement of heat because of the movement of warm matter.*** A fan is an example of forced convection. Rising hot air is an example of natural convection.

9. Radiant heating – when a hot surface warms others around it, such as a fire in a fireplace.***

10. R-value – the capacity of an insulating material to resist heat flow.

Closed-cell foams do not have interconnected pockets, whereas the pockets in open-cell foams are interconnected. This means that within a closed cell formula, gas or liquid will not move from one cell to another, while within an open cell formula it will. To visualize an open cell foam, think of a sponge. To visualize a closed cell foam, think of a swim noodle.

This has important implications for insulation. If open cell foam becomes filled with moisture, it’s insulating properties will be reduced because that moisture will flow throughout the insulated area. On the other hand, if those pockets are filled with air the insulating properties will be increased for the same reason. If your insulating material will be exposed to moisture, you want to select a closed cell formula.

R-value is an important measurement for green building practices. It refers to how much an insulating material can resist conduction heat transfer. Conduction heat transfer moves warm air out of the building in the winter and into the building in the summer.  Again, the R-factor of closed cell spray foam is higher than that of open cell spray foam because the pockets are self-contained.

Two other methods of heat transfer exist in buildings. The first, convection, describes heat movement and can happen either naturally or artificially. The second, radiant heating, happens when heat is transferred across an open space. In this instance, energy “radiates” from the heat source. Spray foam insulation can be used to reduce heat transfer in these circumstances as well.

• Density: .75 lbs per cubic foot

• R-value: 4 at 1” thick

• Features

• • Spray applied

• • High expansion rate

• • Soft and flexible after curing

• • Impermeable to air

• Benefits

• • Quick and easy application

• • Less foam is needed = more economical

• • Adjusts if the building settles over time

• • Absorbs sound

• Applications

• • Residential roof decks: attics, garage roofs, cathedral ceilings

• • Open cell foam is somewhat permeable to moisture which means that it should not be used against wet or moisture impermeable surfaces.

• Density: 2 lbs per cubic foot

• R-value: 7.7 at 1” thick

• Features

• • Spray applied

• • High R-value

• • Poor conductor of heat

• • Impermeable to air and moisture

• Benefits

• • Quick and easy application

• • Suitable for both cavity fill and continuous exterior applications

• • Blocks air movement in a wall cavity which eliminates heat transfer from warm areas to cold areas

• • One of the best insulation materials available

• Applications

• • Most commercial and industrial applications

• • Wall or ceiling insulation

• • Tank and pipe insulation

• • Marine flotation

• • Truck/trailer insulation

• • Sculpting and molding

• • Pool and spa insulation

• • Closed cell foam is excellent for condensation control and sound dampening.

• Density: 2 lbs per cubic foot

• R-value: 6.7 at 1” thick

• Additional features to closed cell spray foam standard formula

• • Flame retardant

• • Class 1 in accordance with ASTM E-84

• • Anti-microbial formula

• Benefits

• • Will limit flame spread and smoke development if exposed to a fire

• • Stops mold from growing on the surface of the foam

• Applications

• • Recommended for use in inhabited buildings

• Density: 2.8 lbs per cubic foot

• R-value: 7.7 at 1” thick

• Features

• • High compressive strength

• • Does not expand as much as the other VersiFoam systems

• Benefits

• • Stronger and harder when completely set

• • It strengthens the structure that it is applied to

• Applications

• • Outdoor use

• • Cryogenics

• • Polyurethane foam roofing repair

• • Because of the higher density, it requires more material to cover a given space.

VersiFoam® open cell foam comes in two systems: 31 and 100. #31 is a medium system that will produce 31 cubic feet of foam. #100 is a large system that will produce 100 cubic feet of foam. Both systems can be shut down and used later, although we do recommend that the product be used within 30 days of opening.

VersiFoam® closed cell foam comes in five systems: 1, 9, 15, 50, and 700. The first four are available in both the standard and class 1 formula. They Hy-Flo system 700 is only available in class 1.

VersiFoam® slow rise foam is available in three systems: 9, 15, and 50. Each of these is available only in the class 1 formula. High density is available in system 10 and system 33.

Spray foam insulation is a high performance material. It can fill wall cavities and voids completely. It greatly reduces or eliminates heat transfer, air flow, and moisture flow in  homes and buildings. It provides a high resistance to heat flow (R-value) for the money. 

If you have more questions about the types and uses of our spray foam insulation products, please give us a call at 1.800.657.0702. We look forward to hearing from you.

We wanted the new VersiFoam website to give our customers and potential customers access to the best product information possible for polyurethane spray foam insulation. So, one of the features we have included is a video library where you can find our how-to, safety, and troubleshooting videos all in one place. If you set aside 30 minutes, you can watch all of the videos in one session and be prepared to begin your residential or commercial insulation project right away.

We recommend you begin with the first video at the top of the page. It is a higher level overview of the VersiFoam product and how to apply it it. You’ll get an introduction to the correct safety equipment and how to wear it. Then, an experienced professional will demonstrate the application process from beginning to end, including how to treat the canisters and how to get the level of thickness you desire. You’ll also get an introduction to our patented U-Control Dispenser and see how the speed of the flow is controlled by the trigger. Toward the end, there is a short demonstration of caulking gaps and filling large voids.

What do McDonald’s, Dell, Bank of America, and Honda have in common? As it turns out, they are taking the lead at the corporate level this year by incorporating eco-friendly practices and finding ways to go green. They are modeling something on a very large scale. But what about the average person? Have you ever wondered how to go green? Or maybe you want to take a few steps back and learn what it means to go green before you take your first action steps.

There is no agreed-upon definition of going green. In general, however, we talk about things like sustainability, energy efficiency, reducing, reusing, and recycling. The things that we as individuals have control over are conserving energy, reducing pollution, reducing waste, sourcing locally whenever possible, and using environmentally friendly products.

Ways to go green vary with the household, the location, and the resources available. Someone who is leasing property has fewer options than a property owner. A family living in Wisconsin will have different challenges with energy consumption than a family living in Florida. But, no matter what the individual situation there are a number of simple, inexpensive ideas that can have a big impact. In fact, if you google “how to go green”, you will have 10,450,000,000 results to choose from. Even if you only look at the results on page one, you’ll find lots of quick and easy ideas. Here are a few of them. 

At VersiFoam, we are strong supporters of an eco-friendly lifestyle. Nearly every article written on going green mentions ways to save energy. This is our niche. VersiFoam spray insulation keeps warm air inside during the winter and outside during the summer. Spray foam insulation saves energy, reduces the use of fossil fuels, and helps to reduce global warming gasses. In addition, we’ve developed an applicator that reduces waste — another green priority.

Going green also offers numerous benefits to you. For starters, many green practices lead to better health and a higher quality of life. Then there is the money you save, not only on your own energy costs but with potential tax savings. For example, you may qualify for a tax credit on energy-saving home improvements. Property owners can receive a credit of up to 10% of the purchase price of qualified products up to a maximum of $500.

If your eco-friendly plan includes better home insulation, VersiFoam® can help! Visit our dealer page to find a distributor near you.