The Polyurethane Protective Science and Cost Savings Compared to Alternatives
Polyurethane spray foam insulation costs hardly anything when you consider the value it adds to your home, windows, or truck bed liner – not to mention the price of having your peace of mind during extremely hot summers and frigid winters.
This type of compound, is extremely malleable and can be used to protectively coat and insulate an extremely diverse group of products and industries, such as the military industrial complex, commercial machinery and property, as well as many enterprise applications or custom use cases.
Costly Alternatives
We all do our best to protect the things that are important to us, whether that be our loved ones or the assets we worked so long to earn. When it comes to those loved ones and assets of yours; There are many corrosive materials that, when not researched thoroughly, can become very expensive and problem some. Here are the biggest culprits:
• Fiberglass Insulation
• Mineral Wool Insulation
• Cellulose Insulation
• Styrofoam Insulation
These substances claiming to protect and insulate will often times do more damage and end up costing more money than our preferred type of protective coating that we’ve installed professionally for over 20 years.
Fiberglass Insulation, Mineral Wool, Cellulose Insulation, Styrofoam have been the only alternatives to polyurethane insulation – and the alternatives are extremely tedious to use when insulation any imperfection, whether in the bed-lining of your truck or in your home.
Using any of the alternatives listed above can lead to far more costly, unhealthy, and time consuming projects with more cons than pros.
Not to mention that using polyurethane foam spray insulation actually goes a very long way to saving you some serious coin! For instance, even on your truck bed liner coated with polyurethane spray foam – You are preserving the equity & value of your car while being able to take your mind off of any little scratches, corrosion or the slightest sign of rust.
Polyurethane Spray Foam Insulation costs far less than any alternative considering the security, quality, and peace of mind that polyurethane spray provides in comparison to those poorer alternatives. Your household will see energy cost savings in the hundreds of dollars every year. This is in addition to the added property value that insulation would provide in very extreme weather areas.
Depending on where you live, it’s imperative to understand that both the performance of the overall building and the well being and health of the tenants depend on what type of insulation is being installed.
DIY Bed Liner Installation
Polyurethane Spray foam is the gold standard for insulation and is just now becoming popular internationally – but as a family owned & operated business for the past two decades, we here at Scorpion Protective Coatings have been using this technology from our inception. Polyurethane bed liners are convenient to apply, and your local Scorpion Protective dealers will even walk you through the process regardless of your experience with Polyurethane foam and insulation. If you’re like us and want to install yourself, we’ve created this training for how to apply a spray on bed liner. Before you get started, there are a few things to consider.
• Give Yourself Enough Time
• Don’t Rush the Prep Phase
• Wear Protective Clothing
This may seem like common sense, but properly preparing for the job is the best way to quickly and efficiently get the job done. If you’d like to know more about the preparation process, you can find more in-depth information from this DIY Bed Liner Guide.
Benefits of Polyurethane Spray Foam
Polyurethane spray foam insulation costs hardly anything when you consider the value it adds to your home, windows, or truck bed liner – not to mention the price of having your peace of mind during extremely hot summers and frigid winters.
• Conserve energy used to heat and cool a building
• Save money on energy bills, HVAC equipment, and even dehumidification
• Enhance comfort by reducing interior temperature variability
• May also serve as a noise, air, and/or vapor barrier or may add structural strength
For the most seamless and cost-effective result long-term, make sure to consult an experienced Polyurethane Spray Foam expert who has done the job before and can properly walk you through the process or read our DIY guides.
If you’re a dealer and would like to add Scorpion Bed Liner Spray products to your arsenal, we can help you get started. For more information fill out the contact form on our XO2 Truck Bed Liner page.