On average, a spray foam roof costs $5 – $10 per square foot. We know this is a wide range. Many variables influence the cost, including the roof size, the warranty length, and the desired R-value. Learn more about them in this article. A spray foam roof will be the last roof you ever install on your building. This is because …
What Kind of Spray Foam Do Roofers Use?
The spray foam that commercial roofing contractors use is called 3-pound foam. This means that a cubic foot, 1ft x 1ft x 1ft weighs 3 pounds. This differs from the foam used for interior insulation, which is 2-pound or ½-pound foam. The main reason 3-pound foam is used for roofing is that it self-levels better (due to a slower reaction …
Why Do Spray Foam Roofs Need Recoated?
Quick Answer: Spray foam roofs require a recoat every 10-20 years because the coating that protects the foam from UV rays wears away. Perhaps you’ve heard the term “spray foam recoat” but didn’t know what it means. At first, you might think it’s a bad thing. Why would a spray foam roof need a recoat? Can’t it just last a …
What’s the Best Way to Flash a Roof Against a Vertical Wall?
Perhaps you’re a property owner who’s had multiple issues with flashing a vertical wall? You’ve tried “patching,” but that’s only worked for a few months. It’s time to think about a different option and get rid of the headache. In this article, you’ll learn: Spray foam and silicone coatings are seamless and fluid-applied, creating a smooth transition when meeting a …
How Does a Company Install the Correct Thickness of Foam?
So, you have some questions about a spray foam roof installation. One question you have is: “How are they able to accurately level a sprayed foam over the existing roof for consistent depth of foam?” Here’s a response from one of our owners: “Our spray foam applicators are trained and have a minimum of 5 years of experience. Also note …
How Does Spray Foam Get Secured to an Existing Roof?
Perhaps you’re learning about spray foam roofing for the first time. You hear how it’s seamless, fluid-applied, and in most cases, doesn’t require the existing roof to be removed. And you wonder, how does the foam attach to an existing roof? Coming from one of our owners, the short answer is: “Spray foam is sprayed directly to a clean/prepared surface. …
What Is a Self-flashing Roof and What Are Its Benefits?
A self-flashing roof is when the top layer of a roof doesn’t need fasteners, adhesives, or rocks to be secured to the insulation or deck below. There are only two examples of a self-flashing roof. So why does this matter? Or what are the benefits of having a self-flashing roof? In this post, you’ll learn: And just so you’re aware, …
Why Is a Spray Foam Roof So Expensive?
Maybe you just got your quote back from a spray foam roofing company and the price came back higher than expected? Maybe you got a quote last Summer and the quote was $50,000, but this year it’s $80,000? What the heck happened? There are three main reasons why the price of spray foam roofing has increased: Supply chain delays, raw …
Spray Foam Over Metal Roofing: Everything You Need To Know
Have a metal roof that’s leaking? Don’t want to pay for a complete tear-off and replacement? If so, you’ve come to the right place. In this article, you’ll learn about spray polyurethane foam roofing. You’ll learn how it gets installed over a metal roof. You’ll also learn the other reasons (such as R-value and filling in pinholes) why metal roof …
How To Convince Your Board To Go With a Spray Foam Roof?
So, you’ve known about spray foam roofs for years. You know they’re a fantastic product. You know it’ll fill in all the little nooks and crannies your current roof has. Now it’s time to convince the rest of the board to go with a spray foam roof. You’ll probably hear objections, such as: What are you supposed to do? How …