Icynene is a well-established spray foam brand with a proven history, but many homeowners are now opting for newer spray foam solutions. Elastochem represents this newer generation, combining high insulation performance with more eco-conscious chemistry and products that are easy and practical for installers to apply.
| What you care about | Elastochem | Icynene |
|---|---|---|
| How warm your home feels | Engineered to provide excellent thermal performance – ideal where you want a snug, warm home but have limited depth available in your roof or walls. | Delivers solid insulation, but many of the long-established Icynene products offer less insulation per inch compared with the latest Elastochem foams. |
| Bills & energy savings | A high insulation value combined with exceptional air-tightness gives strong potential to reduce heating bills and keep temperatures more stable throughout the day. | Also cuts heat loss, but in many cases will need a slightly thicker layer to match the energy performance of the Elastochem systems we prefer to install. |
| Eco & climate impact | Makes use of modern blowing agents and water-blown open-cell foams, designed with very low global-warming impact in mind while still delivering strong insulation. | Icynene open-cell foams are also water-blown and more climate-friendly than older spray foams, though some closed-cell products still rely on earlier-generation blowing technology. |
| Breathability & moisture control | Offers a choice of vapour-open open-cell foam (ideal for many attic and warm-roof upgrades) and moisture-resistant closed-cell foam (useful where damp or driving rain could be an issue). We select the appropriate product for each area. | Available with both open-cell and closed-cell options as well, but not every Icynene system is as finely tuned to the same variety of applications as the Elastochem range we use. |
| Comfort & noise | Elastochem open-cell foam is soft, flexible and highly effective at reducing noise – a great choice if you’re near traffic, have a party wall, or want a quieter loft or home office. | Icynene open-cell insulation also helps with sound reduction, but in our experience newer Elastochem formulations offer excellent acoustic performance with less likelihood of gaps or hollow spots. |
| Health & indoor air quality | Uses up-to-date chemistry with low odour and low VOC emissions. Our trained installation teams follow clear guidance on ventilation and safe re-entry to your home. | Designed to be low-VOC when handled correctly. As with any spray foam, the final air-quality outcome depends on installer training and on-site practice. |
| Install quality & consistency | The latest Elastochem systems are built to be easy and predictable to install – including no-mix open-cell options and excellent adhesion – helping us achieve a smooth, even layer and minimise cold bridges. | Icynene is typically applied using more traditional mix-on-site setups, which can perform well but are generally less optimised for speed and uniformity than the Elastochem products we favour. |