Answer: This depends upon the climate zone and local building codes, and the type (open vs. closed cell) of insulation used. |
Integra Inspection Services, LLC |
Answer: It depends on the application. Most attics/ roof decks get 5 inched of open cell while most walls get about 3 _ 3 ¹/2 for open cell . If it's closed cell you typical get about 2 inch . |
Poly Energy |
Answer: Depends on use area |
S&B Property Inspections LLC |
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ProMatcher |
Answer: In TN, 3 inches in wall and 5 inches on the roof deck |
Energy 1 Foam Insulation LLC |
Answer: Per inch and is usually sprayed between 2 to 3 inches thick resulting in an r value 14-21 |
Pinkerton Inspection Agency LLC |
Answer: There are many variables to the thickness it should be. |
Mountain View Inspection Services |
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ProMatcher |
Answer: The thickness of the spray will be determined by the areas to be sprayed and the actual foam being used. In many cases 2" is sufficient, however many local building codes are skeptical about the use of spray foam insulation. |
Reality Property Inspections |
Answer: 14 to 16 inches thick in the rafters. |
Heritage Inspectors |
Answer: That would depend on where it is located and the brand and chemical makeup of the insulation. |
Moran Property Inspections |
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ProMatcher |
Answer: Folloow instructions, every situation can be different. Best left ot porfessionals. |
North State Inspections |
Answer: Normally the insulation depth is about the same as wall thickness. |
Kairos Home Inspections |
Answer: As thick as it should be to properly seal. |
Royalty Home Solutions, Inc |
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ProMatcher |
Answer: depends on type and density |
Huskey Home Inspection, LLC |
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Thomas Property Services llc |
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Allied Services Home Inspection |
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ProMatcher |
Answer: I would follow the directions from the manufacturer. |
Contractors Corp. |
Answer: As thick as the rafter valley |
Ray Inspection Services Corp |
Answer: Thick enough to fill the void. |
Brewer Contract Consulting |
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ProMatcher |
Answer: Spray foam should be applied from top to bottom from about 12" away. with a side to side motion spray as you quickly move down between the studs. |
Look First Homes, LLC |
Answer: Depends on the manufacturers directions. |
Best Choice Inspections |
Answer: Depends on location & Applicatin |
KJ Wood Home Inspections |
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ProMatcher |
Answer: As thick as you want. R6 per one inch |
The Inspection Boys |
Answer: Follow manufactures instructions. |
Home Inspection Solutions |
Answer: Depending on areas, attic or walls. Attic 14 to 16" for a good r-rating |
Ray REI |
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ProMatcher |
Answer: It depends upon the type of foam insulation |
Everest Home Inspectors |
Answer: This question is too relative to answer accurately. It depends on the space being filled and the application. Also, even the foam type that is designed to expand less for door and window application, does expand some, so care should be taken. |
Nicholas Home Inspection & Maintenance, Inc. |
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CLEAR POINT HOME INSPECTIONS LLC |
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ProMatcher |
Answer: That would depend on the building departments or code enforcement whom regulates the construction specifications. |
Your Home Property Consultants |
Answer: Proper thickness per Code R-value requirements. |
Epoch Property Inspections |
Answer: refer to the manufacturer's specifications |
A Balance Home Inspection |
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ProMatcher |
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One Way Home Inspections |
Answer: depending on the desired R-Value |
Thomas Property Services |
Answer: Open-cell foam reaches a
point of diminishing returns at
around 5" That threshold is
even lower for closed-cell foam,
which experiences diminishing
returns at around 3" or 4” |
NH Roof Consulting & Inspection |
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ProMatcher |
Answer: in two inch increments |
A & H PROPERTIES |
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OnSite Home Inspection, LLC |
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All Season Home Inspections |
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ProMatcher |
Answer: Spray foam is used mostly to insulate walls and seal cracks. The thickness during installation needs to follow the manufacturers recommendations. |
Corley Home Inspections, LLC |
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G M M Property Inspections |
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MJL Home Inspectors |
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ProMatcher |
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Adam & Eave Properties, Inc. |
Answer: 3 inches in exterior walls and about 7 inches in attics |
Smith Insulation |
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iInspect |
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ProMatcher |