The consumer’s guide to spray foam insulation from the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors does not say how to remove it
Guidance on spray foam insulation has been published by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (Rics), but does not contain information on its removal.
About 250,000 homeowners have insulated their lofts with polyurethane foam to help lower their energy bills.
But the industry has been plagued by cowboy companies that put properties at risk of fire, condensation and rot after installation.
Quick fix: About 250,000 homeowners have insulated their lofts with spray polyurethane foam to help lower their energy bills
The sector is unregulated, leaving homeowners without clear direction. Rics reveals how to effectively install insulation, but offers no tips for removing it.
However, if you have the right documents and a risk assessment, it is unlikely that your foam will need to be removed.
A mortgage lender or Rics surveyor can inspect your home to make sure the foam has been installed correctly. Find a Rics expert at ricsfirms.com.
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