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Spray Foam Roofing Maintenance

»Posted by on Mar 20, 2019 in Insulation Services | 0 comments

There is no perfect thing, there are always disadvantages and advantages, it might be the cost, the durability, the life-span, everything. Same goes for spray foam, spray foam has many disadvantages but not as many as advantages, and we need to maintain the proper health so that the disadvantages will be prevented. In this article we will talk about ways to keep your spray foam roof maintain its original health and durability. If you are from Michigan and you have a pole barn insulation Michigan which is spray foam based, it won’t be that hard to find contractors around. 

But before knowing the different ways to maintain out spray foam roof, let us first know what exactly is a spray foam. Spray foam is a chemical product created by two materials, isocyanate and polyol resin, which react when mixed with each other and expand up to 30-60 times its liquid volume after it is sprayed in place. It is commonly use in roofs and other building things. It is recommended for the buildings that is easily damage because spray foam is quite durable.  

• Roof Check up 

The first step to maintain the health of your spray foam, roof check-up is easy yet it is very important to do, you can do roof check-ups at least 2 times a year will do. When you are having a roof check-up you should look at all gutters, scuppers & drains, and penetrations, and check the flashings, roof sides, and other things roof things. It is recommended to carry a checklist containing the different must inspection for you to properly inspect the roof because there are a lot of things that need inspecting. If you did find a damage of some sort, these are the things in order to repair them. 

  • Repairs 

There are some repairs you have to do in a spray foam roof, it might be the little holes, the small punctures, cracks, split that will turn eventually to a bigger problem. It is recommended to repair the damage immediately by yourself or an expert because those little damage can turn into big ones. When you have a leakage of some sort you will need a caulk material to easily repair the damage. If you did have a damage of some sort you will need to do the thing below. 

  • Pumping Caulk 

When you find leakage or some sort pumping some caulk will do the repair. Leakage may be cause by the spray foam’s characteristic which is, it doesn’t absorb water that much. When pumping some caulk, you have to buy a waterproof and is almost the same material as the used spray foam. If it doesn’t have those characteristics then it would be expected to have some leakage. 

These are only some suggestions if you want your spray foam to last long. We hope that you gain knowledge in this article. We also hope that your leakage problem will be fixed or repair. You can do more keyword researches if you are still confused by the maintenance of a spray foam roof.  

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