Frequently Asked Questions

Pacific Northwest Spray Foam LLC offers a wide range of spray foam installation from commercial, agricultural, industrial and residential services.  

Yes, Pacific Northwest Spray Foam LLC provides free estimates for all Spray Foam projects.

Yes, Pacific Northwest Spray Foam LLC is fully licensed and insured to provide spray foam installation services.  

FALSE.... Cured SPF and the chemicals used to make SPF, are not flammable.  They are considered 'combustible', which like many common building materials, including wood, means it requires a higher than normal temperature to ignite.  And in some cases spray foam can improve fire safety by blocking flame spread inside frame walls.

FALSE.... Following proper installation and curing, SPF does not outgas toxic chemicals.  The spf can help prevent unwanted infitration of pollutants, allergens and moisture.  Combined with proper mechanical ventilation, SPF can improve indoor air quality, Installers wear protective equipment mainly because of short-term chemical hazards during and within a few hours after application.

TRUE.... which is GOOD. SPF prevents the infiltration of unwanted moisture and exfiltration of conditioned air which, in turn, can reduce condensation that causes mold, mildew, poor indoor air quality, rot or corrosion of the home.  A properly designed spray foam home will also include controlled ventilation to bring in small amounts of outside air to displace odors from normal homeowner activity while minimizing energy loss.

FALSE.... SPF is not a food source for wood-destroying organisms like termites.  SPF seals cracks and gaps in the home, reducing paths for entry of insects and other pests.  SPF also controls infiltration of unwanted moisture, which termites need to thrive.  When properly applied, SPF can be installed to allow for regular visual termite inspections by pest management professionals, providing no greater risk to termite damage than any other cavity insulation.