Sprayfoam
High-performance Spray Polyurethane Foam (SPF) insulation tailored to climate zone, building use, and system interactions. From continuous exterior insulation to targeted cavity fill, we deliver code‑ready assemblies that meet or exceed IECC/ASHRAE and DoD Unified Facilities Guide Specifications. The result: lower utility costs, improved HVAC performance, and a tighter path to mission readiness.
What We Do
Closed‑cell SPF for high R‑value, vapor control, structural reinforcement, and reduced heating & cooling energy use.
Continuous exterior and interior insulation to eliminate thermal bridging and stabilize loads.
Air barrier continuity - monolithic spray applications at transitions, penetrations, and joints.
Retrofit and major renovation - targeted sealing, cavity fill, delivering incredible performance, durability and extended life of your asset.
New construction - turnkey SPF envelope systems to meet performance targets and procurement specs.
Testing and QA Focused – Air Barrier of Association (ABAA) and Spray Polyurethane Foam Alliance (SPFA) certified to deliver a building envelope that will surpass expectations and ABAA testing.
The Department of Energy emphasizes insulation and air sealing as primary measures to meet energy code and efficiency targets for buildings. Department of Defense Unified Facilities Guide Specifications include a dedicated section for spray foam air barrier systems and outline requirements for materials, application, and testing used on federal projects.
Sprayfoam Building Owner Benefits
Lower energy use and operating cost through high R values and reduced uncontrolled air leakage.
Improved comfort and mission readiness via stabilized interior temperatures and fewer drafts.
Reduced moisture risk and lifecycle maintenance with durable vapor and air control.
Code and federal readiness simplifying procurement, inspections, and acceptance for federal and DoD projects.
Fast, professional low‑impact installation with site containment, occupant protection, and adaptable, phased execution.
Key Advantages of Specifying Sprayfoam
| Spray Foam (SPF) | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| R‑Value per inch | High (closed‑cell ~6–7) | Low (~2.5–3.5) | Moderate (~3–4) | High nominal but reduced at joints | Moderate; lower effective R with seams |
| Air sealing | Monolithic air barrier, SPF is considered an air-barrier material by ABAA | No air barrier; gaps common | Batt seams allow leakage | Requires taped/sealed joints | Requires additional sealing at joints |
| Moisture control | Vapor/air control; closed‑cell resists bulk water | Wicks moisture; susceptible to dampening | Moisture resistant but convective pathways remain | Good vapor control but joints vulnerable | Water resistant boards; seams can allow migration |
| Conformity to geometry | Seamless on irregular shapes | Poor in odd cavities; gaps | Better than batts but still fitted | Poor for complex geometry | Poor for curves; rigid panels require cutting |
| Thermal bridging mitigation | Continuous insulation reduces bridging | Stud‑bay thermal bridges persist | Similar to batts; bridging remains | Improves CI if details tight | Requires careful detailing to limit bridging |
| Structural contribution | Adds racking/stiffness (closed‑cell) | No structural benefit | Minimal structural contribution | Rigid but not adhesive to substrate | Rigid panels add little substrate adhesion |
| Durability / Resilience | Does not settle or sag; very durable while exposed during construction | Can sag and lose R over time | Generally stable but can shift | Stable if installed correctly | Stable but seams may open over time |
| Installation speed & disruption | Fast continuous application; good for phased work | Labor intensive in retrofit tight spaces | Dense pack can be slow | Panel fitting/cutting is time consuming | Panel staging and fastening increases time |
| Performance verification | Direct airtightness and thermal continuity validation | Hard to verify continuity | Verification of continuity difficult | Joints require inspection and testing | Joints and fastener penetrations complicate QA |
| Long‑term energy payback | Higher upfront cost; faster operational ROI | Lower upfront cost; slower payback | Moderate payback depending on sealing | Payback reduced by joint performance | Payback depends on detailing and installation quality |
| LEED / incentive potential | Directly supports air‑sealing and energy credits *Industry Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) provides immediate .5 credit, add to manufacturer-derived credit. | Limited for airtightness credits | Can help acoustic and fire credits | Supports CI/continuous insulation credits if detailed | Can support CI credits if continuous and sealed |
| Limitations | Certified, experienced installers and installation temperature/moisture | Lower performance; common installation errors; not an air barrier | Heavier; installation complexity; not an air-barrier | Joints and field seams must be addressed; dimensional stability and facer delamination | Seams and fastening require additional detailing; edge/fastener vulnerabilities |
DoD analyses and technical reports document significant fuel and energy savings from closed cell SPF in forward deployed and base structures, including rapid ROI and reduced generator fuel use in operational environments.
Why Choose Us
Sprayfoam Experience
BEAR delivers proven energy reductions with exceptional SPF installation, lowering peak demand and improved resilience for mission critical facilities.
Federal experience
We install to federal and industry (ABAA, SPFA) specification language to streamline procurement and speed your asset’s placement into service.
Part of your solution
We are part of the project team working toward project success, our self-performing experience proves we know how to adapt, anticipate and overcome challenges with the team.
Risk reduction
Our properly applied SPF insulation adds lifecycle durability to the building; reduces moisture risk, maintenance needs, and lifecycle costs better than competing technologies.
Constructability advantage
SPF conforms to irregular substrates and complex details, our experienced teams reduce rework risk and schedule impacts by installing it fast and right the first time.
Industry Leadership
BEAR’s principal is a long-time national instructor for the leading SPF and air barrier industry trade associations, maintains installer certifications from both organizations, and oversees installations so they comply with UFC/UFGS, IECC/ASHRAE requirements.
Choosing a professional BEAR LLC installation of Spray Polyurethane Foam will make your building airtight, more resilient, on-schedule, on-budget and mission-ready. Schedule a Capability Briefing, or pre-selection meeting with us to see how we deliver reliable, professional, and amazing results with SPF. Contact us today to begin the conversation.
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