Foam Insulation
Apr 4
Foam insulation can now be used around doors and windows without causing them to jam. New spray foam insulation remains flexible after curing. Tim Carter of AsktheBuilder.com explains this do it yourself spray Foam Insulation.
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Yes and yes. Go to …
Yes and yes. Go to my buddies site: AsktheExterminator and read about ants.
where the power …
where the power line enters our house, we have ants entering? Would this be a good solution to block them? Along with some Raid for ants?
I’m studying them.
I’m studying them.
What do you think …
What do you think of spray foam roofs? I need a new roof and I’m torn between redoing the flat roof the traditional way or there seem to be several options that can go right over the old roof. Not sending a truckload of waste to the landfill is appealing.
Thank you for your …
Thank you for your reply.
Bees could excavate …
Bees could excavate through the foam in no time.
Hmm… I wonder if …
Hmm… I wonder if this stuff would be good to seal the opening of a large metal tube that bees have made a hive in. That is after I try to get the bees relocated. I’m trying to keep them from coming back and from rodents from gorging on the bees leftovers. Wonder if it’s weather proof in Southern California – no snow.
I have to disagree. …
I have to disagree. I know many companies that stand by their warranties. If you install a product according to instructions, keep the written warranty and then make a valid claim, only an insane company in this day and age of the Internet and social media would void it. Something tells me your experience may be from situations where the company had a valid reason to void the warranty.
About the “voided …
About the “voided warranty” issues,,, it is as with a lot of other products that are given warranties,,, these companies are always looking for a “reason” to NOT honor their product warranty,,so they put the BLAME on either the customer, or the installer, or if another product is used in conjustion with theirs. EVEN IF the other product is “proven” to be ok to use. Warranties claims are almost always immpossible to cash in on. It’s a shame, but true.
I like the stuff …
I like the stuff but it is pretty messy to use. I am sealing duct and cable entries from my crawlspace. You cannot hold the can upside down, after sealing 3 holes the tip gets all messy and the stuff drips down.
You cannot keep it clean because as I understand only acetone will remove\clean this stuff.
I believe there are …
I believe there are instructions on the can that give suggestions.
I like the stuff, …
I like the stuff, but after using it, the tube clogs up. Does anyone know how to keep it clean for future use?
A warning for all. …
A warning for all. Every can of spray foam I’ve used needs to be held upside down in order for the spray to work properly. Otherwise you just release the propellant and then the foam won’t come out and you need to buy another can. I’ll give Tim the benefit of the doubt that that can uses a different propellant and he’s using it correctly but as Tim says, read the directions for correct use.
Oh yea, the only thing worse then spray foam on your skin is roofing tar. Wear gloves.
yes some have fire …
yes some have fire rating i know everbuild makes one called firefoam
They are still …
They are still flamable after they have cured.if caught on fire they stink like toxic thing and burn for 3-4 seconds in each spot.then the fire stops.its not so easy though to set it on fire
I am quite certain …
I am quite certain that some types are. There are foam products that do have fire ratings. They are used as approved fire blocks around pipe, wire and duct penetrations in wall plates.
Question: I know ( …
Question: I know (from past experience) that it’s extremely flammable while installing: Is it still highly flammable after it has cured? Thanks!
I understand your …
I understand your position, and after talking to my supervisor, our company has not made any adoption of foam insulation in the installation method. Our warrranty simply states that no foam insulation can be used otherwise the outcome will be a voided warranty. I understand what you are saying. But getting our R and D department to adapt something and change warranties is a little more difficult. I just thought I would give you a heads up.
I am not aware of …
I am not aware of that. Why would the new foams void the warranty? They are now flexible. The old foams were indeed a problem, as they cured hard as a rock so to speak. The new formulations are made for doors and windows. Is it time for your company to re-evaluate the new foams? I wonder…..
Hello, I am a …
o, I am a warranty service tech for a large window company. Are you aware that using foam insulation around our vinyl windows will void your warranty for any problems in the future?
Wow Thanks i tryied …
Wow Thanks i tryied that on my new house its fabules!
You are most …
You are most welcome. Be sure to use the flexible one for doors and windows.
Tim, great video …
Tim, great video and tips! Just had my place remodeled by a contractor, I don’t think they used spray insulation. I know to use it for the future. Thanks so much.