Spraying Foam Insulation
Spray foam insulation within domestic roof voids is something that continues to happen with currently no regulation. There are (of course) initial benefits for the homeowner such as providing extra insulation. However, for many surveyors and property professionals, sprayed foam does pose an issue when trying to evaluate and report on the condition of a roof. Sadly, many installations are poorly executed and without proper consideration of moisture management within the property, leaving structural roof timbers at risk of damage or failure. With the additional tightening of lending criteria, for many homeowners, these inappropriate spray foam installations can even risk the mortgageability of the property.
In response to the uncertainty that surrounds the issue, the PCA is part of a cross-industry group that works with partners from the sprayed foam industry, lending institutions, residential surveyors, and heritage organisations to help offer guidance to professionals if they come across sprayed foam in domestic roofs. To learn more about our position on the subject, and to learn more about what you should be observing and considering when you come across sprayed foam in domestic roofs, keep scrolling down to view some supported position statements and information documents.