Different experience. Ive used foam fill in old existing wood cavity walls many times without any rot whatsoever. Ive had excellent results each time.
@foamuniversitybyretrofoam
8 ай бұрын
We love hearing this, John!
@johnholmes3584
Жыл бұрын
Putting tarps down would save a lot of time on clean up.
@foamuniversitybyretrofoam
Жыл бұрын
Yes and no. In practice we found tarps to be more of a hassle. Transporting them with foam all over them, ensuring the wind doesn't blow them around, etc.
@mackenziesibley7025
Жыл бұрын
Does it expand and is there chances of it popping sheetrock?
@foamuniversitybyretrofoam
Жыл бұрын
Hey Mackenzie! This foam does not expand. There is always a slim chance of it popping sheetrock but it is very rare.
@Ebonie_with_an_I_E
2 ай бұрын
My house was built in 1927 and the walls are ice-cold in the winter and my upstairs is very warm in the summer. Does this help keep the heat out in the summer?
@foamuniversitybyretrofoam
2 ай бұрын
100%! This article from our Learning Center contains some additional information on this topic: www.retrofoam.com/blog/why-is-my-room-so-hot If you're interested in finding a RetroFoam Dealer near you to request a free estimate, please follow this link: www.retrofoam.com/dealers
@Ebonie_with_an_I_E
2 ай бұрын
@@foamuniversitybyretrofoam Thank you for the quick reply. I do have a dealer in my area. I will reach out for an estimate.
@foamuniversitybyretrofoam
2 ай бұрын
Awesome! If you ever have any questions, we're always here to answer them!
@Vesper778
2 ай бұрын
Seems a bit intrusive. Would the techs restore the walls into its original look once the work has been done?
@foamuniversitybyretrofoam
Ай бұрын
Yup!
@johnassal5838
7 ай бұрын
What about stucco walls? Also there's a first floor wood framed 8' ceiling lowering a 10' ceiling that results in a nearly 2ft dead space between the first and second floor that's completely uninsulated around it's perimeter. Could this be used there?
@foamuniversitybyretrofoam
7 ай бұрын
We insulate stucco walls! The process is similar to insulating a home with a brick exterior. We drill three 5/8-inch holes at the top, middle, and bottom of each cavity to ensure each cavity is properly filled. Then, each hole is filled with mortar, and everything is cleaned up. This article from our blog contains some additional helpful information: www.retrofoam.com/blog/insulate-exterior-stucco-walls-with-retrofoam-insulation
@lancelotlink3907
Жыл бұрын
I have an older block house with furred out drywall against the block. So there is 1.5 inch wide areas (drywall to block) id like to foam. Can this be done from the inside of the house?
@foamuniversitybyretrofoam
Жыл бұрын
Yes, it can. If you have drywall up, the installer would just drill a hole in it to inject the foam. When they're finished, most contractors will put a rough patch of mud over the holes.
@lancelotlink3907
Жыл бұрын
@@foamuniversitybyretrofoam Ok that seems like a good way in my situation. I contacted my local representative and he said if they went in the outside into the house block through the grout and foamed the inside of the block it would give me a lot higher R value than foaming between the drywall and block. Which way would you recommend?
@foamuniversitybyretrofoam
Жыл бұрын
There are pros and cons to both. The block would be a higher R-Value overall. However, insulating the "stud" cavity gives better protection from thermal bridging. The best option would be to do both. If you can only do one, I'd probably do the block just to avoid the mess on the inside.
@wrxs1781
Жыл бұрын
Would this work on school busses with out bulging the panels?
@foamuniversitybyretrofoam
Жыл бұрын
Unfortunately there is always a small chance of buldging panels. However, it does not happen often. Speak with your contractor about the concern beforehand and you may be able to discuss additional precautions that can be taken to avoid buldging from happening.
@AJ31CO
Жыл бұрын
How do you get past fire blocking in walls?
@foamuniversitybyretrofoam
Жыл бұрын
We have a special tool that we insert into the holes that we drill to detect a fire blocking. If a fire block is located, another hole will be drilled (either above or below) in order to get that injection foam all around that fire block.
@livinglife1135
8 ай бұрын
But what about spacers. You go in and you are only filling half the stud wall. Spacers stop you from filling plate to plate.
@foamuniversitybyretrofoam
8 ай бұрын
Our installers have tools they use to check for fire stops and blockages. They will specifically use a tool called a Slim Jim to determine where spacers and other stops are. This article from our blog contains some more helpful information: www.retrofoam.com/blog/how-do-retrofoam-installers-know-wall-cavity-is-full
@orlandonunez5761
Жыл бұрын
Aquaman really knows how to have a nice temperature inside your home
@foamuniversitybyretrofoam
Жыл бұрын
Yes, the Professor of Foam sure does 😉 Thank you, Javier!
@annmusgrove2088
2 ай бұрын
How will this work on a brick house?
@foamuniversitybyretrofoam
2 ай бұрын
We drill in the mortar joints. Check out this video from about the :44 second mark to the 1:15 mark. It shows that drilling process. When we're done insulating, we re-mortar those sports, which can be seen around the 2:00 mark in the video. kzitem.info/news/bejne/upqe0Kiuf6t1om0
@sandraaponte4582
7 ай бұрын
I want to do this to my mobile home in Maine , is there a service company here ?
@foamuniversitybyretrofoam
7 ай бұрын
Unfortunately, we don't have a RetroFoam Dealer in Maine at this time. Hopefully soon! 🤞
@jgoody19
Ай бұрын
What’s the cost?
@foamuniversitybyretrofoam
Ай бұрын
RetroFoam is about $4-$6 per square foot, but this is before any applicable discounts or rebates.
@jashby9736
6 ай бұрын
Can’t this be done from the interior?
@foamuniversitybyretrofoam
6 ай бұрын
Yup! It can be a little messy, so our installers always cover everything inside with plastic and make sure to thoroughly clean up after themselves. This article from our blog goes into a bit more detail about installing RetroFoam from the inside: www.retrofoam.com/blog/insulating-exterior-walls-from-inside-with-retrofoam
@mrniceguy423
Жыл бұрын
Very interested as I have vinyl siding and lathe/plaster walls. My house is old and I'm torn between outsourcing and DIY. I keep reading that old homes have empty wall cavities "so they can breathe" to eliminate moisture buildup. Bottom line I'll need insulation at some point, but don't want to introduce a mold issue. Are there any warranties? I assume you do the top floor as well?
@foamuniversitybyretrofoam
Жыл бұрын
Good questions! We hear of "breathing" concerns often and address them a few times in our learning center (www.retrofoam.com/blog) if you want to read more about it. Basically, with an appropriate HVAC system making your home "tighter" with foam insulation will not cause any issues. For the warranty question, a majority of our dealers offer lifetime warranties or something along those lines. It varies by dealer, so you would need to contact the dealer closest to you for more information on that. And yes, we can also handle the top floor.
@charlenejean-pierre5112
9 ай бұрын
Can you insert the foam from inside the home?
@foamuniversitybyretrofoam
9 ай бұрын
Yes! Although it can be a little messy, our crews always make sure to clean up after themselves and ensure you are completely satisfied with the job before leaving. This article from our Learning Center goes into a bit more detail about this topic: www.retrofoam.com/blog/insulating-exterior-walls-from-inside-with-retrofoam
@alidee5119
Жыл бұрын
what about a block house?
@foamuniversitybyretrofoam
Жыл бұрын
Not a problem! www.retrofoam.com/injection-foam-insulation-block-walls
@mikegiordano7253
11 ай бұрын
I am very interested. How do I reach out for more information?
@foamuniversitybyretrofoam
11 ай бұрын
Hi, Mike! Here's a link to find a RetroFoam dealer near you: www.retrofoam.com/dealers 😊
@katherinegosnell8256
Жыл бұрын
Would this be an option for mobile home's?
@foamuniversitybyretrofoam
Жыл бұрын
Hey Katherine! Yes, this can be done on most mobile homes.
@katherinegosnell8256
Жыл бұрын
Would you please send me some information? I'm a senior citizen and I live in Michigan. Not sure if you provide service's here. Thank you.
@foamuniversitybyretrofoam
Жыл бұрын
Hey Katherine! We have a dealer based out of Michigan that services the entire lower peninsula. Check out their website. www.retrofoamofmichigan.com
@katydid2248
Жыл бұрын
hate to ask a dumb quistion is this foam flame retardent
@foamuniversitybyretrofoam
Жыл бұрын
There are no dumb questions! RetroFoam will never act as a catalyst in a fire and is Class 1 Fire Rated, the highest rating an insulation material can receive. This article from our blog might provide you with some more information: www.retrofoam.com/blog/fire-rating-definition
@shadowx089
11 ай бұрын
Now what do you do when you find only 1 Stud Cavity is missing insulation? What can i do beside hiring a crew to fix a single stud or renting a giant machine for 1 stud cavity?
@foamuniversitybyretrofoam
11 ай бұрын
We recommend contacting your insulation contractor to see if you are still covered under warranty. For example, if you chose RetroFoam for your exterior walls, we have a lifetime warranty and would come and fill that cavity free of charge, as it was missed in the original installation. If you are not under any sort of warranty, we recommend heading to your local home improvement store and filling the cavity yourself. Hiring us to fill one cavity would not be worth the investment, unfortunately, as we have a minimum price for all jobs.
@jashby9736
6 ай бұрын
@@foamuniversitybyretrofoam With the foam not being able to displace existing insulation, doesn’t that lower the R factor?
@ronromano2483
Ай бұрын
Don't try and snake a new electric line after this...
@foamuniversitybyretrofoam
Ай бұрын
RetroFoam injection foam is soft and pliable, even after it has cured! This means it's relatively easy to fish electrical wiring through it, and sections of the foam can also be removed and replaced for plumbing repair. This article from RetroFoam's Learning Center contains some additional helpful information on this topic: www.retrofoam.com/blog/fishing-electrical-wire-through-insulated-walls
@minnaloubrannon1717
Жыл бұрын
Even a home that’s is 90 years old?
@foamuniversitybyretrofoam
Жыл бұрын
Yes! RetroFoam is perfect for old homes.
@bubbleslovebird4974
Жыл бұрын
Do you put plugs in the holes you make to inject the foam? Because rats and mice will take advantage of the holes. They'll just rip out the foam to get in.
@foamuniversitybyretrofoam
Жыл бұрын
Yes, we plug all holes that are drilled. This foam also creates an airseal that helps deter animals from finding ways into your home via air leaks.
@williamrussell3811
Жыл бұрын
@@foamuniversitybyretrofoam how do you check for the air leaks!
@foamuniversitybyretrofoam
Жыл бұрын
We recommend an energy audit to find air leaks. Some of our dealers provide them, but if they don't, someone in the area can do an audit before our services.
@KeithDoesThings
Жыл бұрын
And what happens in the future when you need to run electrical, data.....
@foamuniversitybyretrofoam
Жыл бұрын
Hi, Keith! RetroFoam is soft and pliable, even after it cures. This makes it easy to fish electrical wiring through it or even remove a section of the foam to repair a plumbing issue. Check out this article from our blog for some more information: www.retrofoam.com/blog/fishing-electrical-wire-through-insulated-walls
@kelseybobbitt5008
8 ай бұрын
What happened to old insulation
@miketuch
Жыл бұрын
How Much? 1740 sq ft 1995 doublewide. Ballpark. 1K - 2K - 3K? If you can;t give me a ballpark number forget it.
@foamuniversitybyretrofoam
Жыл бұрын
Hey Mike! Price varies quite a bit from dealer to dealer. If you are interested in getting a quote from a dealer near you, you can find them here: www.retrofoam.com/dealers
@miketuch
Жыл бұрын
@@foamuniversitybyretrofoam you got one dealer in NC. And hes 2 hours away. Pass. No big deal. Merry Christmas.
@foamuniversitybyretrofoam
Жыл бұрын
Most of our dealers are willing to travel that far! I would give them a call. Jason and his crew are great. Merry Christmas to you as well!
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