Spray foam insulation is extremely dangerous for the health of your roof. Having been featured on the BBC’s “Rip Off Britain” due to major mortgage lenders failing home surveys and refusing to lend on properties with it installed.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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What is Spray Foam Insulation?

Spray foam also known as spray polyurethane foam (SPF), is an alternative to traditional building insulation such as wool, fibreglass and mineral fibre rolls. The spray-applied cellular plastic is made by mixing chemicals to create an expanding foam that acts as an insulating barrier.

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How it works

We take care of everything from the preparation to cleanup!

#1 Prepare the area

The spray foam is removed from felt and timbers.

#2 Remove the foam

Any remedial work to timbers and damaged felt repaired (caused by water damage to felt)

#3 Clean up

All foam cleared away and disposed of leaving loft now mortgageable


 

Why Mortgage Lenders Avoid Spray Foam Insulation?

One main concern that is often brought up by home surveyors is the issue of water penetrating the roof and not being able to escape through the spray foam. This can happen when the roof becomes damaged and water gets into the space between the spray foam and the underside of the slates causing a build up of condensation.

‍This condensation can saturate the wood trusses and rafters, leading to rotting wood and vulnerability in your roof which would lead to collapse if untreated.



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