Did you know spray foam insulation can be applied to the underside of your roof? If you have never had this completed, you may wonder what it does and why you should consider having it done. Read on as we explain the various ways this insulation option can benefit not only your commercial roof but also the entirety of your commercial building.

Increases Energy Efficiency

Applying spray foam to the underside of a roof helps to increase the energy efficiency of the building. According to The Spray Foam Coalition, you can reduce energy usage in a commercial building by anywhere from 40% to 70% just by using spray foam under the roof. You may not realize it, but a lot of cooled and heated air escapes through the roof, and this material prevents that from happening.

Minimizes Noise and Sounds

Commercial roofing materials are not designed to be as quiet as residential roofing materials. As such, you may hear rain and falling debris from inside your commercial building. Spray foam insulation is a soundproofing material. This helps to ensure tenants or employees inside a commercial building don't hear every little thing that lands on or hits the roof.

Prevents Ice Accumulation

One of the reasons why a commercial roof fails prematurely is due to ice dams or ice problems. During cold weather, ice dams can form on the roof. One of the ways to minimize the chances of ice accumulating on your roof is with spray foam insulation. Spray foam helps to keep your roof a little warmer, which can help ice melt. In turn, this prevents ice from building. Commercial roofing services can help you come up with the best methods to prevent ice from forming on your roof.

Adds an Extra Layer of Moisture Protection

When a roof is damaged, water can seep into your commercial building, causing major damage. Applying spray foam insulation to the underside of the roof creates another layer of protection. Water would have to pass through all your exterior roofing materials and the spray foam in order to seep into your building. This helps to minimize water leakage into your commercial space.

Are you ready to learn more about spray foam insulation and whether it can be installed on the underside of your roof? Commercial roofing services can provide you with advice and an estimate. If you're ready to learn more, reach out to A&L Foam Roofing and Insulation today to get started.