Do it Yourself: [DIY] Re: (exterior is OK!) DIY Spray Foam Insulation

21 February 2013

[DIY] Re: (exterior is OK!) DIY Spray Foam Insulation

I bought a copy of "Energy Smart Home"
which is published by the same folks who write
"Fine home building" and couple of other good mags like fine wood working, etc.

The 2010 Winter issue of "Energy Smart Home" has devoted a good 3rd of that issue to this very subject.
I thought they did a good thorough illustration of the possible techniques, various choices of materials, and the Pros/Cons of each option.

Check it out before you dive into anything knee deep.

-S-

--- In DoIt_Yourself@yahoogroups.com, "mountain953346" wrote:
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> hmmm Boo-hoo!! I think we started this whole
> thing aabout ceiling (interior) vs. roof (exterior) roof insulatio!
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> http://groups.yahoo.com/group/DoIt_Yourself/message/59740
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> Anyway///the kits are below and exterior note are below....
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> http://www.energyefficientsolutions.com/foamproducts.asp#SAFETYKIT
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> Also..it is quite fine/ok/good to use on exterior roofing...the
> foam is coated with a white elastomer coating after it cures and can
> be walked upon when set (24 hrs). Also there are bascially
> two types of these foams...we found them to be 1) Pourable and
> 2) Sprayable..the pourable is the one not recommended for outside
> use as it is a void filler and takes a longer time to cure/set.
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> http://www.aosincsuperiorroofing.com/commercial-roof-in-san-diego/foam-roof-in-san-diego.aspx
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> For exterior spray foam on a flat roof we already have 3 verbal
> quotes with appointments to get written
> quotes...The expense is nominal compared to adding new roof
> lumber with air space/insulation/vapor barrier and asphalt
> top layer (for flat roof)....Quotes have come in about $2
> a square foot for R6 and multiples of that for R12, etc.
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> All the contractors and foam mfgs clearly state it is common
> since the 1980's (if memory serves right..it could be the early'90's).. to use foam on roofing exposed to elements!
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> And the only cautions we have had is that it should be sprayed
> evenly in one layer (if want R12 or more for example) and coated
> when cured so the birds do not peck at the foam maily)
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> there are disadvantages however, listed here:
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> http://www.ehow.com/list_7204078_disadvantages-polyurethane-foam-roofing-systems.html
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> Rich and Kate
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> --- In DoIt_Yourself@yahoogroups.com, "LarenCorie" wrote:
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> > Posted by: "ronaldwswanson" ronswanson@
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> > > Now I see that even Amazon sells spray foam kits -
> > > Thanks forever to Dale and Ray - You have my eternal gratitude.
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> > Hi Ron;
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> > Do not decide too quickly. The stuff costs
> > over twice as much as new rigid foam. Recycled
> > rigid foam costs a fraction as much as new. Also,
> > be sure to read the full specs and data sheets. All
> > the foam kits I have checked say that they should
> > not be used as an exterior roofing. Rigid foam is
> > what gets use on most commercial buildings that
> > have flat roofs. It is covered with white EPDM
> > roofing, to completely seal it, and reflect sunlight.
> > It can be bought wholesale, 2" or even thicker.
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> > -Laren Corie-
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