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How much does it cost to spray foam a shed?

Spray foam is available in two types: open-cell spray foam which usually costs $0.44 to $0.65 per board foot, and closed-cell spray foam, which averages $1 to $1.50 per board foot.

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Attic

The cost to insulate an attic with spray foam is between $1,500 and $3,500. Contact an attic insulation contractor to see if you can add insulation to the ceiling and the walls for extra protection.

Basement Walls

Installing expanding foam in the walls of a 1,000-square-foot basement costs between $2,400 and $8,400, including labor. Spray foam basement insulation helps prevent mold.

Crawl Spaces

Adding polyurethane foam insulation under a house or in a crawl space costs about $1,000 to $5,900, including labor. Areas larger than 2 feet by 10 feet will cost more.

Roof

The average cost to insulate a roof with spray foam is about $2,400 to $8,000, including labor. Closed-cell insulation works best on most roofs. Ask a roofing pro to see which material is ideal for your space.

Rim Joists

Spray foam is an ideal choice to insulate rim joists and seal cracks, and it typically costs between $1,200 to $2,000, including labor and materials. Rim joists, also called band joists, secure the ends of floor joists. The price of this project varies depending on how many rim joists are in your home, although it will cost much less than large projects like insulating an attic or basement.

Garages

Garage insulation costs between $930 and $2,100, including installation. If you insulate your garage walls, it’s important to insulate your garage door as well, including weatherstripping the bottom edge of the garage door and installing polystyrene panels on the backside of the garage door.

Pole Barns or Other Detached Outbuilding

The cost to spray foam a pole barn is $6,000 to $18,000 for a new building and $8,000 to $20,000 for an existing building. The price is higher than other application locations due to the increased square footage and material costs. Spray foam insulation on a metal building can improve R-value.

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