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Spray Foam Sealing Failures?

Take the LEED | Posted in Energy Efficiency and Durability on

Has anyone had direct experience or knowledge of spray applied closed cell foam insulation installed in newly framed stud walls having air sealing failures or gaps as a result of the wood studs shrinking after installation? Does the applied foam have enough bond and elastic properties to move with the framing lumber?
Thank you.

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  1. GBA Editor
    Martin Holladay | | #1

    John,
    You may be interested in reading a long thread at the JLC Web forum on the topic of spray foam shrinkage:
    http://forums.jlconline.com/forums/showthread.php?t=29295

  2. Take the LEED | | #2

    Martin, Thank you.

  3. Darin Zurliene | | #3

    Just go with Nu-Wool certified contractor and you will be happy.

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