While spray foam is an extremely effective insulator it also has its pitfalls. It’s important to understand those pitfalls before you consider hiring someone to spray foam your home.
During the spraying process (and afterward as it cures) attic insulation emits volatile organic compounds, or VOCs. These are air pollutants that can irritate the lungs and eyes, trigger asthma attacks in sensitive individuals, and cause other health problems like headaches and nose and throat irritation. It’s important to have proper ventilation during the spraying and curing process and stay away from the area until it is properly ventilated.
Professional technicians use special rigs to apply spray foam insulation. This rig is powered by an engine and runs a series of hoses and pumps that feed the liquid A-side and B-side chemicals into the application gun where they are mixed and sprayed onto the surface being insulated. When sprayed, both the A and B-side chemicals atomize and expand to fill any nook or cranny for a complete seal.
The A-side and B-side components are a proprietary mixture of liquid chemicals that spray foam manufacturers have tested for about a year before making them available to professional contractors. They must purchase both the A and B sides separately, then mix them together to make spray foam insulation.
Isocyanates, which are the chemicals used to make spray foam, are powerful irritants to the eyes and gastrointestinal tract. Overexposure to isocyanates can cause dermatitis, and respiratory irritation can lead to chemical bronchitis.
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