Can mold grow in spray foam insulation? | | Yes | 47% | | No | 47% | | Not sure | 5% | | | | | Question: Can mold grow in spray foam insulation? Top Answer (47% of 19 votes): No.
Answer: Yes
Explanation: Spray foam isn’t a food source for mold, but mold can still grow on it if there’s moisture and organic material like dust or dirt. If it’s installed in a damp area without proper ventilation or prep, you can definitely end up with mold issues around it. | | Colorado Insulation Experts | Answer: Yes
Explanation: Yes, unfortunately we see this problem every year, especially when it’s been installed in walls of homes. We see mold growth along the bottom of walls where condensation builds up & runs down the sheetrock. | | Harper’s Insulation | Answer: No
Explanation: Typically spray polyurethane insulation isn't going to mold but if the correct procedures are taking other object around the spray foam could have issues. One Example is if you are replacing you existing insulation and the removal isn't done properly the existing (old ) insulation could try to hold moisture and cause mold or mildew concerns. | | Poly Energy | | | ProMatcher | Answer: Yes
Explanation: Yes it can. Depends on if insulation is "open cell" or "closed cell". Open cell can absorb water and particles of material that mold can grow on. | | ACE Drywall & Acoustical LLC | Answer: Yes
Explanation: If it is open cell foam such as icinene it can support mold growth. | | Smith Insulation | Answer: Yes
Explanation: Mold can grow on anything. | | TLS Energy Savers | | | ProMatcher |
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