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Smelly foam

bwebber10 | Posted in General Questions on

I have foam installed in my basement and the installer is brushing me off. It has a rotten fish smell. My wife and kids will not stay in the home. Does anyone know you remediation servers available to remove the product. My marriage depends on it. I am in the Midwest (Oh) region. Airing the basement out does nothing. I am at a total loss. Can anyone help me please. Please.

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  1. MJDesigns | | #1

    Barry,
    Perhaps there is some information that pertains in Martin's write-up ... see the following link:
    https://www.greenbuildingadvisor.com/blogs/dept/musings/spray-foam-jobs-lingering-odor-problems

    Good luck,
    Milan

  2. GBA Editor
    Martin Holladay | | #2

    Barry,
    Contact the foam manufacturer. Some are responsible. You may also need to contact a lawyer. Document everything in writing. Good luck.

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