We have an attic space of approx. 1200 sq ft. It is insulated with fiberglass batts and is very dusty. Will this foam help seal out the dust?
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I would use the closed cell. It may cost a bit more but is definitely worth it when it comes to sealing your home from the outside environment.
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We didn't have the same experience since we used it in the basement, but it does seal up every little crack. I would think that it would help keep out dust.
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Yes, it came with a foam packer about 2mm thick that effectively packed around the perimeter, probably so it didn't act as insulation.
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I think I know what he's referring to... This Old House had an episode where they demonstrated how to install blown-in insulation on a shingled wood frame house by removing certain shingles, drilling a hole in the underlayment, blowing in fiberglass insulation, plugging the hole, and reinstalling the removed shingle. He is asking if this foam could be used in the same way. :)
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I think if you cover most of the metal with this stuff it will help. It keeps noise out but also acts as a insulater. Busses are cold because they are huge, the heat system isn't always the best and they are metal with no Insalation
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I put a mattress pad on it. It will keep the foam clean longer. I suppose you wouldn't have to. But I do
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Clear out any insulation around your cans and use spray foam to attach them to the floor of your attic. I just sprayed a circle the diameter of the cover and sat them in the spray foam. Some places you may have to cut them but they cut easily.
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Not a perfect seal, but not a noticeable amount. It does create an air flow from behind that settles dust on you
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It should help, just don't apply foam to impede ventilation or where there is heat build up. Make sure area to be applied to is nice and clean
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I wish I knew what open and closed cell foam is. This foam is the type that comes in cans that swells up to about 3 times its size. From the product information, it says this one canister will cover 13,000+ ft. but it only covered about 8x8 at 2" thickness. It works good if you aren't looking for it to be your only insulation.
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We used it in the attic and as you know an attic is so open you dont have condensation, i just am not sure, I would call the manufacturer, I did when I was looking at thisproduct and was very pleased with their help.
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i used the foam to seal the joist in the basement to the bottom plate then the space in between. works wells just not much foam to a can.
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I used it on joist cavities and block in a crawl space. It goes on almost like a liquid and then immediately starts to foam up. As the nozzle gets clogged, you will start to get some foam particles flying around. Here are what I think the keys are to minimize this: 1) Try to do it when the temperature is close to the optimum recommended (above 65F). This will ensure that the liquid sticks to the roof and foams right up. 2) Be ready to keep moving once you start spraying. This prevents the nozzle from getting clogged too quickly. I was on my hands and knees dragging the tanks around my crawlspace, so it was hard to keep the application steady. But if you can stay upright and keep moving, you will get a smoother application. Overall, though, I was really happy with this product.
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Hi Chris, Thanks for your interest in Foam It Green! Open cell foam will stop most of the air flow, but not moisture penetration. It expands about six times what you spray (spray 1/3rd-inch layer, which will rise out to approximately 2" in depth), and provides an insulation value of R-3.6 per inch. Closed cell foam stops both air and moisture penetration, and is much more dense than open cell foam. Unlike open cell, closed cell foam will not hold moisture and can prevent condensation from forming within your insulation. Closed cell foam will expand about three times what you spray (spray 1/3rd-inch layer, which will rise to approximately 1" in depth), and it provides an insulation value of R-7 per inch. I'd be happy to answer any additional questions you have about using Foam It Green for your project. Just give me a call at 800-516-0949. Thanks! Linda
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This might help, but I would think, not by much. There are Styrofoam insulators available for garage doors that I think would be better served. They are generally available at places like Home Depot or Lowes.
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Hello,Thanks for your interest in Foam it Green!Properly applied Foam it Green should bond to anything that is not oily, wet, or extremely dirty, provided the temperature of the surface is 65-85' F. It may have some difficulty sticking to some super slick surfaces like some plastics, but the foam works great on metal, wood, cement, brick, block and many other surfaces.I'd be happy to answer any additional questions you have about your basement project. Just give me a call at 800-516-0949.Thanks! Linda
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I can't imagine why it would be optimal for that. RadiantGUARD foil is meant to reflect heat away & does result in lower heat transfer to the living area below attic crawl space. But if you want to e.g. insulate tubes from heat, there must be better insulation choices.
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I have applied fiberglass enhanced patching concrete to the walls that were sealed with Radon Seal Plus and then with ION Bond Armor. If the installing of tile involves a similar compound to set the tiles you probably can. The company told me that you need to make sure to follow the directions and rinse/scrub off the surface a few hours after application to ensure that a blocking layer does not build up on the surface. To be sure you should review the FAQ on the company web site and give their customer service a call. They were very helpful talking to me on my project.