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Insulation should be installed in all exterior walls and ceilings. This includes attics, walls, and ceilings, and between living spaces and garages (or other unheated spaces). Don't forget foundation walls in basements and crawlspaces. It can also be added to basement floors, as well as interior walls for soundproofing purposes.

If insulation is in good condition and has not been exposed to moisture, rodents/pests, and is not compressed, it is possible to reuse it. If you have existing batts or blown-in insulation in your attic that is in good condition, there is no need to remove it as additional blown-in insulation can be added overtop.

When spray foam is applied correctly, it is relatively inert. During the application period, spray foam is hazardous and as such, all personnel working with it must use proper PPE and follow strict guidelines, and all occupants must be out of the home during the application period and for 24 hours after installation has completed. Poorly applied spray foam will smell of rotten fish and this will alert you to the fact that there are issues and it is not safe to be in the home.

Yes, as long as it is applied correctly by certified installers and a high-quality spray foam is used. After the initial off-gassing period, spray foam insulation is relatively inert. Most health issues relating to spray foam are as a result of improper installation, not the product itself. In the spray foam industry, manufacturers and governments have established rigorous standards, guidelines and criteria for handling and installing spray foam compounds and Okanagan Insulation Services is committed to meeting and exceeding these standards to keep our employees and homeowners safe.

As spray foam is a relatively new product, there are no long-term studies to concretely prove how long it can last, though most estimates are at least 20-30 years. When properly applied and with good long-term maintenance, you can expect many years out of your spray foam insulation.