Spray foam Insulation
Hi, I was wondering if that spray foam insulation that comes in cans is
considered safe. When that kind of insulation first came out I think about 20 years ago, a friend of mine had his whole house done, only to learn that the product outgassed formaldehyde, and had to take the house down to the studs. Do the new products now still have that problem? I just want to fill some holes and cracks to keep out cold air. Thanks, Chas |
Spray foam Insulation
No but they outgass a bit, for a leaky house a few cans wont do anything
bad. UFFI, if you left it sit it outgassed and cured fine. |
Spray foam Insulation
"Chas12" wrote in message
... Hi, I was wondering if that spray foam insulation that comes in cans is considered safe. When that kind of insulation first came out I think about 20 years ago, a friend of mine had his whole house done, only to learn that the product outgassed formaldehyde, and had to take the house down to the studs. Do the new products now still have that problem? I just want to fill some holes and cracks to keep out cold air. Thanks, Chas I am not sure that it still contains formaldehyde. I injected some foam into my walls, and the MSDSs and the company's web site specifically said that they don't contain it. http://www.fomofoam.com/ http://www.tigerfoam.com/ |
Spray foam Insulation
The formaldehyde was not the real issue with that type of foam as an
insulation product. All sorts of things give off tons of formaldehyde, carpet, your new car, some paints, and furniture. The problem with the foam as insulation is that it shrank over time and thus allowed thermal bypasses to form and total loss of R value. The Urethane form you get (great stuff) is non shrinking and a different catalyst. For small air sealing it is fine, but do not inject into cavities that can be damaged by the expanding foam pressure. Use a low expansion (window and door) foam for filling window cavities and other sensitive spaces. TAB Dude www.getenergysmart.org |
Spray foam Insulation
On Tue, 13 Dec 2005 09:10:33 -0500, "Chas12"
wrote: Hi, I was wondering if that spray foam insulation that comes in cans is considered safe. No. Not if you mix it with your milkshake. When that kind of insulation first came out I think about If you just put it in your walls, I don't think so. 20 years ago, a friend of mine had his whole house done, only to learn that the product outgassed formaldehyde, and had to take the house down to the studs. Do the new products now still have that problem? I just want to fill some holes and cracks to keep out cold air. Thanks, Chas Remove NOPSAM to email me. Please let me know if you have posted also. |
Spray foam Insulation
"TAB Dude" wrote in message news:2KInf.2483$pF.1564@trndny08... The formaldehyde was not the real issue with that type of foam as an insulation product. All sorts of things give off tons of formaldehyde, carpet, your new car, some paints, and furniture. The problem with the foam as insulation is that it shrank over time and thus allowed thermal bypasses to form and total loss of R value. The Urethane form you get (great stuff) is non shrinking and a different catalyst. For small air sealing it is fine, but do not inject into cavities that can be damaged by the expanding foam pressure. Use a low expansion (window and door) foam for filling window cavities and other sensitive spaces. TAB Dude www.getenergysmart.org I've used the Dap-Tex Insulating Foam Sealant. It's latex based, virtually no odor, water cleanup, doesn't over expand. www.dap.com Bob |
Spray foam Insulation
mm wrote: On Tue, 13 Dec 2005 09:10:33 -0500, "Chas12" wrote: Hi, I was wondering if that spray foam insulation that comes in cans is considered safe. No. Not if you mix it with your milkshake. You just saved my life. Thanks a million (but don't expect a check). |
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