The Two Types of Spray Foam Insulation

There are two types of spray foam insulation, open cell and closed cell. If the wrong one is used in a property, it can lead to problems. If your property has open cell spray foam insulation installed and an effective vapour barrier is not installed, the foam will give off harmful toxic odours.

The Problems Spray Foam Insulation Can Cause

Spray foam insulation is also referred to as spray polyurethane foam (SPF) or spray foam. This type of insulation has been used on properties in the UK for decades. However, it can lead to other problems other than not being able to get a mortgage on a property and this includes:

As the spray foam dries, it can pull away from a structure.
If not correctly installed, the spray foam often cracks, shrinks, or it pulls away from any surrounding timbers/materials. The result is reduced thermal efficiency
Roof timbers can rot/decay
Harmful odours leak into a property
Should this occur, the only real solution is to get in touch with a reputable spray foam removal company. They can remove the foam although it is worth noting that the work can be extremely labour intensive. That said, having the work carried out by professionals and replaced with another type of insulation is an option that solves your property’s spray foam insulation problems on many levels.

Spray Foam Insulation Removal Options

If you are experiencing problems selling your property or in obtaining a mortgage on a property with spray foam insulation, there is a solution. A reputable spray foam removal company can be of assistance. Although the task of removing spray foam is labour intensive, when the work is carried out by experts you know the job is going to be well done.

The first thing a special spray foam removal company does is assess the spray foam insulation damage before advising on the best solution. They would factor in all the spray foam insulation issues a lender does not like based on their surveyor’s report. Once the offending spray foam is removed, an acceptable and less damaging insulation can be installed solving all the issues you had to cope with.

It is worth noting that some mortgage lenders and banks will only lend on properties with spray foam insulation if a new roof is installed. A new roof is not only extremely costly, but the inconvenience makes for a very stressful time for all concerned. As such, the easiest route is to seek advice from a specialist spray foam removal company before applying for a loan.