Residential Foam Roofing - Some Common Questions Answered
According to the Sprayed Polyurethane Foam Association SPFA market research shows that, in the U.S. alone, over 1.5 billion pounds of foam is used annually. Spray Polyurethane Foam (SPF) is used for Foam roofing and it’s a very popular choice for flat-roofed residential homes. Commercial foam roofing was first introduced in the 1970s, but it wasn’t until the early 2000s that demand for residential foam roofing rose significantly. North America is the largest market for SPF in America (Stratview data), of which spray roofing accounts for a significant percentage. Why has the increase in demand been so rapid in the U.S.? What’s been driving demand is the need to conserve energy, and the need to protect the environment, also safety (fire prevention), health (allergen and damp control). Residential foam roofing in the Bay Area is particularly popular due to its suitability for flat roofs. Sacramento's residential roofing contractors have seen high demand for spray foam roofing, and th...