Open Cell vs Closed Cell Spray Foam in Joplin, MO | Spresser Spray Foam

Foam Types

Open Cell vs Closed Cell Spray Foam

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OPEN CELL

Open-Cell Spray Foam

Sprayed as a liquid, it expands into a soft, flexible foam. It fills irregular cavities and makes an air barrier at sufficient thickness.

  • Density around 0.5 lb/ft³
  • About R-3.6 to R-3.8 per inch
  • Excellent sound control
  • Best in interior cavities and many attic fills
CLOSED CELL

Closed-Cell Spray Foam

Denser, rigid foam. Higher R-value per inch, resists bulk water, and adds structural stiffness.

  • Density around 2.0 lb/ft³
  • About R-6 to R-7 per inch
  • Resists bulk water
  • Best where moisture, limited depth, or structure matter

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Quick Comparison for Joplin Projects

FactorOpen CellClosed Cell
R-value / inch~R-3.6–3.8~R-6–7
Air barrierYes at proper thicknessYes at about 1 inch
Water resistanceNot for wet assembliesResists bulk water
SoundExcellentGood
Typical usesInterior walls, some atticsCrawls, roofs, metal buildings

Google reviews

The Foam Looks Consistent. The Crew Finishes.

Gage Hall Google review job photo — attic spray foam Gage Hall Google review job photo — finished foam Gage Hall Google review job photo — ceiling foam
★★★★★

“Awesome job! Connor and his crew came on a Saturday and worked until 9PM to finish! The foam is super smooth and looks great! Connor is the owner and was very professional. He stayed in contact with us until the job was ready then showed up on time and finished the job quickly. Trimming the foam was a mess but the house in more clean than when they got here. Highly recommend, great pricing and great work!”

Gage Hall
5-star Google review · about a year ago
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Brandon Walker Google review job photo Brandon Walker Google review job photo — spray foam walls Brandon Walker Google review job photo — finished spray
★★★★★

“I went with Connor after getting 3 different quotes, he was the most professional by far and had a great price. Him and his crew worked a 12 hour day on the first day, working through lunch and finishing my house on the second day. The foam looked great very consistent and they did a great job with prep work and clean up, highly recommend. Very clean and professional crew, couldn’t have asked for a better job, happy to refer him and use again in the future.”

Brandon Walker
5-star Google review · about 6 months ago
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James Gilkerson Google review job photo James Gilkerson Google review job photo — utility room foam James Gilkerson Google review job photo — rafter foam
★★★★★

“Connor was easy to communicate with and made good recommendations on our project. He came out quickly and always showed up when he said he would be there. No complaints with the quality of the work.”

James Gilkerson
5-star Google review · about a year ago
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