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How do you remove polyurethane spray foam?

VefKJQj42H | Posted in General Questions on January 7, 2012 11:08am

Smell in attic from polyurethane foam soray

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Martin Holladay | Jan 08, 2012 04:45am | #1
Judy,
Check out this article: Spray Foam Jobs With Lingering Odor Problems.

The article discusses several methods, including the use of wrecking bars, hand scrapers, and tile scrapers. It's difficult work, and it's hard to get rid of 100% of the foam.

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