Kamloops sits in a dry, semi-arid valley that hits minus twenty in January and plus thirty-five in July, so an insulation job here is about both seasons. Spray polyurethane foam is the one product that insulates and air-seals in a single pass, which is why it is the usual answer for rim joists, crawl spaces, cathedral ceilings and metal shops where batts leave gaps.
Pricing is by board foot, meaning one square foot at one inch thick, and it depends on foam type, thickness and access. Closed-cell foam costs more per inch but gives roughly R-6 per inch, adds rigidity and stops vapour; open-cell is cheaper, softer, about R-3.7 per inch, and suits interior walls and sound control. A quote states the type, the thickness and the R-value it reaches so it can be compared with any other bid.
Spray Foam Insulation services in Kamloops
Attic Spray Foam
Air-seal and insulate the attic in one pass, including the cathedral ceilings batts cannot handle.
Crawl Space and Rim Joist
Cold floors and damp crawl spaces are a rim joist and crawl wall problem, and foam is the standard fix.
Shops, Garages and Pole Barns
Metal buildings and detached shops, foamed so they can be heated in January.
New Builds and Renovations
Foam for builders: open-cell walls, closed-cell rims, and the schedule that goes with them.
Why Kamloops homeowners call us
- Quotes state foam type, thickness and the R-value achieved, so they compare cleanly against batts or blown-in.
- Crawl spaces, rim joists and attics in Brocklehurst, Westsyde, Sahali, Aberdeen and Juniper Ridge homes are the most common jobs; shops and pole barns in Barnhartvale and Rayleigh are the next.
- Work is done to the BC Building Code and the manufacturer's application limits for temperature and pass thickness, with a fire-rated thermal barrier where the code requires one.
- CleanBC and FortisBC rebates for insulation upgrades are explained at quote time, with the documentation the programs need.
Areas we serve
Kamloops and nearby: Brocklehurst, Westsyde, Sahali, Aberdeen, Juniper Ridge, Barnhartvale, Rayleigh, Sun Peaks, Chase, Barriere.
Frequently asked questions
How much does spray foam insulation cost in Kamloops?
It is priced by board foot, one square foot at one inch thick, and depends on foam type, thickness and access. A rim joist or crawl space is a few hundred to a couple of thousand dollars; a full attic or a shop runs higher. Every quote states the type, thickness and R-value so it can be compared with any other bid.
Closed-cell or open-cell?
Closed-cell is denser, about R-6 per inch, adds structure and acts as a vapour retarder, so it is used on rim joists, crawl walls, metal buildings and cathedral ceilings. Open-cell is lighter, about R-3.7 per inch, cheaper, and suits interior walls and sound control. Many homes use both.
Is spray foam safe?
Once cured, spray polyurethane foam is inert. During application and for the manufacturer's stated re-occupancy period, usually 24 hours, the area is ventilated and occupants stay out. Foam that remains exposed in living or storage space gets a fire-rated thermal barrier as the BC Building Code requires.
Are there rebates?
CleanBC and FortisBC have offered rebates for attic, wall and basement insulation upgrades that reach set R-values. The programs change; the contractor confirms what applies at quote time and provides the documentation the program needs.
How long does a job take?
A rim joist or crawl space is usually a half day. An attic or a shop is one to two days. New builds are scheduled between rough-in inspection and drywall.