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butwhat · Joined: 07 Apr 2007 Posts: 4

I have been looking for information on the use of spray foam on the exterior of a home.
I've seen a little info on the subject. Enough to know that it is done.
I'm interested in trying this on our home.
I need to know about door and window details.
Also what coverings are used to protect the foam?

jimfarrell · Joined: 09 Apr 2007 Posts: 1

Where did you see this done? I sell foam and I've never heard of it.

butwhat · Joined: 07 Apr 2007 Posts: 4

nutech · Joined: 02 Dec 2007 Posts: 2

II have seen this approach in doing retro applications. You take an old house and tear the siding off and apply it to the outside and then cover it. But using it as a finished product would work just the same as using SFI as a roof coating. You will need to coat the foam with something to protect it from UV damage and discoloration.

You will also want to use closed cell foam due to its low expansion rate and water resistance. You will basically use the foam in place of Tyvek and get insulation as well.

My partner sprayed some 2.7# closed cell foam down on his roof and coated it with some white roof coating. It worked great. No more shingles to replace, its hard enough to walk on, and its insulated from the sun.

Best of luck, hope I was helpful

Nutech Foam Insulators
Gulfport, MS
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butwhat · Joined: 07 Apr 2007 Posts: 4

I have also seen pics of a completed home that had an adobe look to it. My local SPF contractor is interested but doesn't know what coatings are available for this verticle application. any specifics would be greatly appreciated.

olger · Joined: 24 Mar 2008 Posts: 2 Location: Piqua, OH

It can be done, but it needs to be properly applied to look acceptable. Mike Belleau does a lot of this in Jersey.

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butwhat · Joined: 07 Apr 2007 Posts: 4

please provide some details and links. I am still interested in this project but haven't found anybody with any information.

olger · Joined: 24 Mar 2008 Posts: 2 Location: Piqua, OH

Spray Foam Stucco, Inc.: 34 Hazel St., Salem, MA 01970, Tel: 978-745-4421

Good luck,

olger
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jhon · Joined: 19 Jan 2009 Posts: 3

One of the most important energy-saving materials in a home is the insulation. Without insulation, many of the other energy-efficient components, like energy efficient heating and cooling equipment and windows, won't perform as intended. Building codes cite the minimal amount of insulation needed by law. In general, more insulation, or insulation with a higher R-value, will help to make the home more efficient and comfortable year round.
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MagicOPromotion · Joined: 29 Apr 2009 Posts: 10 Location: England

I have a friend who is putting together a flyer and is looking for any images that would show the outcome of the spray, like foam on the water, or dead birds, or anything else that you have seen.

He is also looking for any possible images of the man who had the
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Kidd · Joined: 31 Jul 2009 Posts: 1

I just bought a 24 year old passive solar home in Cottonwod Az that has foam exterior that needs help .
Paint peeling off .
What maintenence is there for this type of foam exterior ?
Thx
Kidd

ademwilliam · Joined: 23 Mar 2010 Posts: 1

There is a house there that they did an article on. It is not the house I originally referred to. The first house of this type of construction I saw had a much more adobe look to it. I was informed by somebody that knew the home that it was SFI covered by Stucco. The stucco used a special adhesives to attach the chicken wire and stucco to the foam. Thus not having any thermal penetrations.
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