When it comes time to install flotation foam for your barge, boat, or dock, it may be difficult to determine whether to do the job yourself or to hire a professional flotation foam installer. Flotation foam installation may seem simple at first glance, but there are many factors to take into consideration to achieve the results you need.
Flotation Foam Installation is a Long-Term Investment
The first argument for a DIY approach is cost since there will be upfront savings by not having to pay a contractor to install your flotation foam. BUT only if at least one of the following items are true. A) You already own the two-part spray foam equipment. B) Your project is large enough such that the purchase of the necessary spray foam equipment and miscellaneous additional support components will offset the cost of a professional installation. C) You intend to use the spray foam equipment for other flotation foam installations or for spray foam insulation projects.
Benefits of Professional Flotation Foam Installation
Less Downtime
DIY foam installation can be time-consuming. As an owner-operator of marine assets, you need the project to be completed as quickly as possible without diverting your time from other important projects or business.
Contractors have commercial-grade tools and experience that will enable them to complete the installation at a much faster pace. Not only does this save you or maintenance staff time, but a professional flotation foam installation can also get your assets back into service faster, reducing asset downtime.
Contractors have commercial-grade tools and experience that will enable them to complete the installation at a much faster pace. Not only does this save you or maintenance staff time, but a professional flotation foam installation can also get your assets back into service faster, reducing asset downtime.
Professional Results
Inexperience will make the job take longer, may not produce efficient results, and could result in larger maintenance and repair expenses down the road. With over 15 years of experience working with and developing foam products for the marine industry and others, we understand the importance of hiring experienced flotation foam installers.
See what this customer had to say: “Empire Foam Solutions and their installers were professional and very knowledgeable, clearly experts in the creative installation of their innovative flotation foam for the maritime industry. They provided us with a complete solution to replacing our barge that saved us significant costs over replacement/conventional repair of our conveyor termination barge.” —Bob Aldrich of Evansville Marine Service, Inc.
Customized Solutions
You may have a unique project that requires a custom foam formula as well as a customized installation approach. Do-it-yourself may not be an option in this case.
Let us create a custom spray foam formulation to fit your needs. We know how to solve problems, how to put things together, how to step back see the big picture, and figure it out.
Choose Empire Foam Solutions For Your Marine Foam Installation
Empire Foam Solutions is your one-stop-shop for your marine flotation problems. Whether it’s new construction or extending the life of your aged marine assets, we can assist with projects in all stages. Not only do we manufacture the marine foam, but we also work with flotation foam installers around the country to coordinate installation to protect your project. So whether it’s a DIY or a Professional Installer project Empire Foam Solutions is the company and people you want to work with.
Our marine foam solutions include:
- Flotation Foam for Barges
- Flotation Foam for Docks
- Flotation Foam for Boats
- M-Power Spray Foam Systems
We’re proud to have provided flotation foam solutions for marine customers across the country, in areas like Long Island, Chesapeake Bay, Port of Virginia, and the Mississippi River. On our Recent Projects page, you can see the success we’ve had helping some recent customers with their boats, docks, and barge repair.
Give us a call today or fill out a contact form to discuss your project with our flotation foam experts. We’ll answer your questions and provide a quote for foam, and installation if need be.