Can you Remove Spray Foam Insulation?

Traditionally, removing spray foam insulation was a bit of a nightmare. With the expansive and air-tight properties of the insulant, it’s removal would sometimes require reconstruction of your home, where the insulation was installed. Luckily now, due to technological advancements in foam insulation, it can be removed within days.

Spray foam insulation may be necessary to remove for many reasons, for example, if your home had a more outdated form of foam insulation and you wish to renew it. Or if you plan on reconstructing parts of your property and the foam insulation presents a problem. Whatever the case, we are here to tell you that it can be removed efficiently and effectively by EcoSprayFoam Systems.

What Type of Spray Foam Insulation can be Removed?

While both open-cell and closed-cell foam insulation types can be removed, it is always best to let the specialists know what type you have so they can be best prepared.

If you are unsure of the type of foam insulation you have, you can quickly and easily assess it by seeing if:

- The insulation seems to be lightweight and airy

- Around 100mm thick

- You are able to rip it by hand

These 3 indicators would show your foam insulation product to be of the open-cell type. Alternatively, if your foam insulation seems to be:

- Rigid and durable

- More thinly applied (around 25mm)

Then it is likely that you have had closed-cell foam insulation installed.

If you are still unsure of the type of spray foam that your home has, then you can c ontact our specialists to help you more accurately determine the product for you.

How can Spray Foam Insulation be Removed?

If you have open-cell foam insulation installed, then using a range of tools and skills, this foam can be removed swiftly and easily and correctly disposed of. If you are using experienced professionals for the task, then they should have no issues in removing any open-cell foam insulation products from your home.

However, if you have closed-cell foam , it requires the use of an ice-blast machine. Closed-cell is more difficult to remove, but 100% doable. This machine sprays pellets of dry ice at high pressure, blasted into your closed-cell foam product. By rapidly cooling your insulation, it will begin to crack and can be removed in large, easy-to-handle chunks.

Due to the nature of removing closed-cell foam, it can take a few days and we would recommend consulting with a specialist to correctly assess and plan the procedure.

Cost Factors for the Removal of Roof Insulation?

When you remove foam insulation from your roof , there are a variety of factors that can determine the price of the service.

- Location: hiring services across the UK will always have a range of prices depending on the city/town.

- Access: If your roof is easily accessible, prices will be much fairer than if the task were a lot more difficult.

- Loft Size: With a bigger loft, and a larger area of insulation to be removed, prices can increase.

- Insulation Type: If your loft was sprayed with closed-cell or open-cell foam insulation, the prices may vary due to different methods and difficulty of the removal.

If you are looking to remove your current foam insulation and replace it with a higher quality and approved product, such as Icynene spray foam , then it may be better to opt in for a bigger package. To save time and money, by combining the removal process with the spray foam insulation service, you can make sure you transition efficiently into your new insulation.

If you have any questions about your foam insulation, whether you are removing it entirely or wanting to replace it, you can contact EcoSprayFoam Systems for professional and helpful advice.