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What is Spray Foam Removal?
Also known as spray foam, or spray polyurethane foam (SPF), this is an alternative to traditional building insulation such as fibreglass, wool or mineral fibre rolls. It can be used to insulate your roof, loft, walls and floor – but it is the roof installation that particularly causes problems for UK mortgage lenders.
Types of spray foam insulation
The foam is applied in a liquid form using powered sprayers, which then expands and turns to a solid coating. This foam has greater insulating properties than many alternatives.
Open cell spray foam insulation
this has cells that are not completely encapsulated. This makes the foam a more spongey, softer and more flexible material.
Closed cell spray
foam
Cells in this form are completely closed. This means air and moisture cannot get inside the foam, and it sets much more rigidly and is more stable.
Which Lenders wil accept Spray Foam Insulation?
As mortgage and equity release advisers, we have access to tools that provide data on the lending criteria of most There are only two equity release lenders who may consider properties with this type of insulation, but one requires a long-term guarantee and will rely on their Valuer’s comments about it. The other insists it is the open-cell type and again it would only be with their Valuer’s approval.
There are a number of mortgage lenders who may accept it – but all require a referral to them before proceeding, and will usually need Valuer’s approval and meeting certain criteria about the type and material used. This can be a problem if you have to pay for a Valuer to visit only to find they reject the property.
When to contact an Spray Foam Removal Expert?
If dampness is found in a roof, professional advice should be sought from a chartered surveyor as to whether it is penetrating or a condensation issue.
Spray foam Removal should never be used on an older building. These commonly have stone flag, slate or hand-made clay tile roofs. A percentage of the flags, slates and tiles can often be reused when these older roofs are re-covered but not if spray foam has been applied as a quick fix. There is no substitute for having a roofing contractor properly repair or re-cover an aged period roof.
Were you missold Spray Foam Insulation?
You could seek compensation if you suffered distress and/or inconvenience because a contractor duped you into thinking spray foam insulation would save you money and better protect your home.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where to apply Spray polyurethane foam?
Do you require long contracts?
No! All of our clients are on a month-to-month agreement and you can stop at any time.
Is SPF Expecsive?
What types of SPF is there?
SPF might be mis-sold as a long-term energy saving investment, lasting for more than 80 years, which will stop tiles and slates from slipping and will strengthen the roof by holding them in place. An installer may also advise that it not only increases the insulation and may lower energy bills by up to 20%, but will also protect water tanks and pipes from freezing and create a dry, clean and useful loft space. Such claims are all very debatable.
Is there any problem with SPF?
The main problem with SPF is that it can lead to severe condensation in the roof space by blocking ventilation. Whilst this is reduced with the open cell “breathable” type, condensation can still occur where the foam and roof covering material meet. The resultant moisture can then lead to rot in roof timbers. Both types can also conceal defects in the roof covering that can result in water penetration – again leading to rot in roof timbers