Spray Foam Expansion & Thermal Simulator Physics Lab v1.6

Wall Cavity Polyurethane Cell Dynamics, R-Value Calculation & Trim Waste Yield
💡 How to Use: Click & drag inside the wall cavity to spray foam. Once filled over the stud line, click "Trim Flush" to shear excess foam flush with studs!
0 Cells Active
Volumetric Expansion: 100:1
Trim Status: Untrimmed

Thermal resistance (R-Value) prevents heat transfer across the wall framing envelope. Closed-cell formulation provides high density and gas retention for higher R-value per inch, whereas open-cell relies on trapped ambient air.

Hot Interior (70°F)
Cold Exterior (0°F)
High Heat Flow (Uninsulated) Low Heat Flow (Insulated)
1. Formulation & Geometry
Open-Cell
0.5 lb/cu.ft • R-3.7/in • 100x Exp.
Closed-Cell
2.0 lb/cu.ft • R-6.5/in • 30x Exp.
2x4 Framing
3.5 inches depth
2x6 Framing
5.5 inches depth
70°F
2. Assembly Metrics
Assembly R-Value
12.95
ft²·°F·h/BTU
Trim Waste
14.2%
Overfill Volume
Vapor Permeability
Permeable
> 10 Perms
Air Barrier Status
98.5%
Leakage Reduction

Inspection Proof Surface

Selected Formulation: open_cell
Expansion Ratio: 100:1
Calculated Assembly R-Value: 12.95
Overfill Waste Ratio: 14.20%
Vapor Permeability Status: true
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