Answer: In some cases
Explanation: Foam insulation can be left exposed and unprotected from fire only in certain areas and circumstances. Requirements vary by jurisdiction. |
| Integra Inspection Services, LLC |
Answer: Never
Explanation: By code is has to be covered by something fire resistant. Sheet rock and things like that. You can however use a thermal barrier paint that allows the foam to be left un covered |
| Poly Energy |
Answer: In some cases
Explanation: Depends on use case |
| S&B Property Inspections LLC |
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| ProMatcher |
Answer: In some cases
Explanation: Spray foam can be left exposed if it used indoors. spray foam exposed to sunlight will deteriorate in a year or so. |
| Scheidt Home Inspection |
Answer: In some cases
Explanation: If used in some place like an attic, exposed spray foam insulation can be left exposed, but not in living areas of the home. |
| Shedhorn Inspection Services, LLC |
Answer: Never
Explanation: Spray foam insulation will deteriorate within a year or so if left exposed to the sun. |
| H&R PROFESSIONAL INSPECTIONS |
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| ProMatcher |
Answer: In some cases
Explanation: If UV additive is present. |
| Superior Inspection Services |
Answer: In some cases
Explanation: Spray foam is a popular form of insulation. If it is in a living area it needs an ignition barrier like 1/2" gypsum/drywall. In an attic it can be left exposed so long as it has a thermal barrier, ie: the ceiling below is 1/2" gypsum/drywall. There are a few brands of spray foam that do not require an ignition barrier. |
| Moran Property Inspections |
Answer: In some cases
Explanation: It has been known to be a problem, yet with rpoper time of and venilation it can be OK. Depends on circumstance. It is widely used. |
| North State Inspections |
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| ProMatcher |
Answer: In some cases
Explanation: only if UV additive is present |
| Huskey Home Inspection, LLC |
Answer: In some cases
Explanation: In attic instalation not exposed to sunlight |
| Millyard Home Inspection |
Answer: Always
Explanation: I see no reason why not. |
| Contractors Corp. |
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| ProMatcher |
Answer: Never
Explanation: Spray foam insulation left exposed to the sun usually will break down and deteriorate. Any spray foam left exposed should at the least be covered by paint. |
| Morrow Inspection Services, PLLC |
Answer: In some cases
Explanation: Depends on the manufacturers directions. |
| Best Choice Inspections |
Answer: In some cases
Explanation: Depends on the specific product used but most often it should not be left exposed. |
| Home Inspection Solutions |
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| ProMatcher |
Answer: Never
Explanation: Spray foam insulation exposed to sunlight will deteriorate. |
| Rightway Residential Home Inspections |
Answer: In some cases
Explanation: Most types of spray foam insulation are not designed to be exposed to sunlight or other elements, as the material may break down prematurely. |
| Nicholas Home Inspection & Maintenance, Inc. |
Answer: In some cases
Explanation: As long as it is not exposed for a long period of time. |
| Your Home Property Consultants |
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| ProMatcher |
Answer: In most cases
Explanation: There are many types of spray foam in use today. Some are for interior use and some exterior. Some newer foams are rated for exposed use. |
| Corley Home Inspections, LLC |
Answer: In most cases
Explanation: It can be left exposed in attic space, if used on interior walls then I would cover up with vapor barrier and drywall |
| JKM Home Inspections |