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    DIY Spray foam insulation?

    Hire a foam contractor! Well worth the money and time saved. I paid $5000 for 6" of open-cell foam on the walls and 8" under the roof on my 30x40x10 metal building, which was framed out with 2x4 wall studs against the interior walls. He was able to spray the whole building and shave the...
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    Insulation Installation questions.

    BobLon, Open cell foam was recommended because closed cell foam forms a vapor barrier, which is not required by code and is not recommended in this area of Texas. The foam was sprayed directly on the inside of the metal sheathing and is about six inches thick on the walls and about eight inches...
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    Insulation Installation questions.

    Here's a photo of my 30x40 Carolina Carport build out with open cell spray foam insulation.
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    Insulation Installation questions.

    All of the spray foam installers here in central Texas recommended open cell foam for my 30x40 Carolina Carport build out. I added 2x4 framing on the inside walls with an 1/2 inch gap between the steel beams and the wood framing for a thermal break. It's amazing how air tight and super insulated...
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