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Licensed Contractor + Holistic Construction Consultant on Instagram: "Spray foam insulation is permanent, toxic and hides water intrusion.   Even in 2020 the EPA published an article that expressed concerns over the toxicity of spray foam stating “The potential for off-gassing of volatile chemicals from spray polyurethane foam is not fully understood and is an area where more research is needed...”  Would you install spray foam in your home?" Ubiquiti Home Network, Spray Foam Insulation Kits, Exposed Trusses, Spray Insulation, Construction Techniques, Spray Foam Insulation, Spray Foam, House Building, Foam Insulation

Licensed Contractor + Holistic Construction Consultant on Instagram: "Spray foam insulation is permanent, toxic and hides water intrusion. Even in 2020 the EPA published an article that expressed concerns over the toxicity of spray foam stating “The potential for off-gassing of volatile chemicals from spray polyurethane foam is not fully understood and is an area where more research is needed...” Would you install spray foam in your home?"

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Licensed Contractor + Holistic Construction Consultant on Instagram: "Is your contractor telling you “spray foam insulation is the best there is” or “spray foam is harmless and is completely dry within 24 hours” or how about “there’s no other option available” ?

Well, as a licensed contractor I’m here to share with you they’re wrong.

Spray foam is full of downsides and here’s just a few:
🚩the installers are often wearing PPE just to install this insulation
🚩especially when it comes to closed cell there is potential for voids and pockets in the application to trap mositure
🚩ever consider what would happen if there is a leak in the wall or roof when its trapped behind the insulation?
🚩this stuff is permanent, if you ever plan to do renovations, additions, or have a chemical sensitivity Home Building Tips, Construction Techniques, Spray Foam Insulation, Building Tips, Spray Foam, Foam Insulation, Plan Ideas, House Plan, The Wall

Licensed Contractor + Holistic Construction Consultant on Instagram: "Is your contractor telling you “spray foam insulation is the best there is” or “spray foam is harmless and is completely dry within 24 hours” or how about “there’s no other option available” ? Well, as a licensed contractor I’m here to share with you they’re wrong. Spray foam is full of downsides and here’s just a few: 🚩the installers are often wearing PPE just to install this insulation 🚩especially when it comes to…

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