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Commercial Spray Foam

Insulation Above Suspended Ceilings

Insulate above suspended ceilings without stripping out the grid — spraying the soffit or deck above for instant thermal performance.

No strip-outSpray the deck above
25yrProduct warranty
EnvergeApproved system
Insulation Above Suspended Ceilings by ThermoFoam — Duratite Group
Overview

Why spray foam for ceiling voids

In offices, retail units and public buildings, the ceiling void above a suspended grid is often a major source of heat loss and condensation. The structural deck or roof above is frequently uninsulated, and the void connects to risers, plant and adjoining spaces, letting conditioned air leak away. Reaching it usually means stripping the tile-and-grid system out — a costly, disruptive job in occupied premises.

Enverge closed-cell spray foam is applied directly to the underside of the deck or soffit above the grid, working within the void without removing the whole ceiling system. It expands into the deck profile and around services, self-bonding as it cures to form a continuous insulating air seal. Tiles can be lifted in sections for access, so the occupied space below stays largely intact throughout the works.

The result is a sealed, insulated deck above the ceiling that cuts heat loss, stops warm air escaping into the void, and removes the cold surface where condensation drips onto tiles. Energy use falls, the void stays dry, and the visible ceiling is reinstated — all without a full strip-out or major downtime.

Why spray foam

The benefits for ceiling voids

Insulates The Deck

Sprayed onto the structural soffit above the grid, sealing the uninsulated deck that loses heat from the void.

No Full Strip-Out

Tiles lift in sections for access, so the ceiling system and occupied space below stay largely intact.

No Tile Staining

Sealing the cold deck removes the condensing surface that drips and stains suspended ceiling tiles.

Seals The Void

Stops conditioned air leaking into risers and plant, improving the building's overall airtightness.

Works Around Services

Expands around ducts, cable trays and pipework already running through the congested ceiling void.

Minimal Downtime

Phased access keeps retail and office floors trading while the deck above is insulated.

Closed-cell spray foam applied to ceiling voids by ThermoFoam
The system

Sprayed to the deck above

Foam bonds to the concrete soffit or roof deck above the ceiling, sealing the true thermal line around existing services.

Applied to the structural soffit above the suspended grid, Enverge closed-cell foam expands into the deck profile and around void services, curing to a rigid, self-bonded layer. It insulates the previously bare deck and seals air leakage into the void, raising the soffit surface temperature so condensation no longer forms and drips onto the ceiling tiles below.

  • Sprayed to the deck above without full ceiling strip-out
  • 25-year manufacturer-backed warranty
  • Stops condensation dripping and staining tiles
  • Seals air leakage into risers and plant voids
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Technical data

Enverge Nexseal LE — verified performance

Thermal conductivity λ0.027 W/m·K · BS EN 14315-1
Reaction to fireClass 1 · BS476 Part 7
Compressive strength78 kPa · BS EN 14315-1
Water vapour resistanceμ 62 · BS EN 12086

Typical published values for Enverge Nexseal LE closed-cell foam. Full technical specification →

In detail

Specification & compliance for ceiling voids

Sprayed directly to the underside of concrete slabs, car-park decks and metal soffits, closed-cell foam forms one continuous insulated layer with no joints, fixings or cold bridges — the failure points board systems can't avoid on soffits. The foam's low exothermic reaction and strong adhesion make it suitable for overhead application to concrete, Metsec decks and steel framing alike.

Depths of 25–100 mm are specified to hit the required U-value, and where the soffit needs a fire-rated finish the system is completed with DC315 intumescent coating for Euroclass B-s2,d0. The result: warm floors above, no condensation staining below, and a 25-year manufacturer-backed warranty.

Applied depth25–100 mm, specified per soffit
Thermal conductivityλ 0.027 W/m·K · BS EN 14315-1
Fire routeEuroclass B-s2,d0 with DC315 coating
Cold bridgingEliminated — continuous, joint-free layer
How it works

From enquiry to warranty

1

Enquire

Tell us about your ceiling voids & building.

2

Survey

Free survey of your ceiling voids & condensation check.

3

Specify

The right system for your ceiling voids.

4

Install

Approved applicators, minimal disruption.

5

Warranty

Handover pack & 25-year warranty.

Recent work

Real ceiling voids spray foam applications

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Proof

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FAQs

Suspended Ceiling insulation, answered

Do you have to remove the whole suspended ceiling to insulate above it?

No. Tiles are lifted in sections to give access to the void, and the foam is sprayed onto the deck or soffit above the grid. The ceiling system and the occupied space below stay largely intact, then tiles are reinstated once application is complete.

Will it stop condensation dripping onto our ceiling tiles?

Yes. Tile staining usually comes from condensation forming on a cold, uninsulated deck above the void. By insulating and sealing that soffit, the foam raises its surface temperature so condensation no longer forms there and drips down onto the tiles.

Can it be applied around the services in a congested ceiling void?

Yes. The foam expands around ducts, cable trays, pipework and light fittings already in the void, sealing tightly to them as it cures. We survey the void first and coordinate access so existing services are protected and remain operational.

Can a shop or office keep trading during the work?

Usually yes. Access is phased section by section, with overspray containment and out-of-hours working where needed, so retail and office floors can keep operating while the deck above the ceiling is insulated.

Does insulating the void reduce energy bills?

Sealing and insulating an uninsulated deck cuts heat loss and stops conditioned air leaking into the void and risers, which reduces heating and cooling demand. The continuous air seal also improves whole-building airtightness, supporting lower running costs.

What depth is applied to a soffit?

Typically 25–100 mm depending on the target U-value and the structure — confirmed at the free survey and specified in writing before work starts.

Is overhead spray application safe for concrete?

Yes — the foam bonds with a low exothermic reaction and no mechanical fixings, making it well suited to concrete slabs, Metsec decks and steel structures.

What fire rating can a sprayed soffit achieve?

With a DC315 intumescent finish the system achieves Euroclass B-s2,d0 — commonly specified for car parks and occupied buildings.

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