Spray foam insulation – What’s the best way to patch a spray foam (open cell) insulated wall?
dnsykes
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We’ve had to move some plumbing lines in a freshly spray foamed (open cell foam) insulated wall. This requred us to remove some of the insulation. What’s the best way to refill the insulation here without calling out the original applicator and paying his $500 minimum trip charge?
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Dave,
For small repairs, the $5 cans of spray foam from the hardware store are probably all you need. After all, even 10 cans cost a lot less than the $500 minimum charge you mentioned.
For larger repairs, you can consider a Froth Pak or another brand of two-component spray foam. Froth Pak kits start at about $325:
http://www.bestmaterials.com/detail.aspx?ID=16184
Great - that's what we were considering, but didn't want to go down the alley blind.
Thanks,