Cementitious Foam Insulation Material
Cementitious insulation material is a cement-based foam used as sprayed-foam or foamed-in-placed insulation.
One type of cementitious, spray-foam insulation is known as Air-Krete. It contains magnesium silicate and has an R-value of about 3.9 per inch. With an initial consistency similar to shaving cream, Air-Krete is pumped into closed cavities. After curing, it's similar to a thick pudding.
Cementitious foam costs about as much as polyurethane foam. It's also nontoxic and nonflammable. Cementitious foam is made from minerals (like magnesium oxide) extracted from seawater.























