Spray Foam Directly On Roof

Not long ago someone even told me that in florida roofing companies won t let their workers go up on roofs with open cell spray foam because the roofs are so spongy the guys fall right through.

Spray foam directly on roof. Spray foam roofing cons. If you continue with the option to spray the foam insulation you will want to limit the thickness on the first pass. How hot roofs differ from traditional roofs. Matt p posted in general questions on february 9 2016 12 54pm i have a conditioned attic currently insulated with r19 fiberbatts between the rafters.

It would be better to use a closed cell 2 pound density foam because it doesn t expand as much as open cell and is more likely to fill voids but not go through them. Spf roofs are installed by spraying a liquid on the existing roof and allowing it to expand into a foam. Spray on roofs can be expensive to get installed but this can easily pay for itself and more in the long run when you factor in how long it lasts as well as the amount you should save on energy costs. The primary risks are rainwater leaks condensation from diffusion air leakage and built in construction moisture.

Polyurethane or polystyrene spray foams can provide thorough coverage to roof rafters and attic walls in much less time than is needed for other materials. Murmurs and hearsay about open cell spray foam insulation have been gaining traction for a while. This is not an issue specific to spray foam as much as it is a characteristic of peel and stick membranes. If spray foam is used a vent space may still be needed directly under the roof deck.

After cleaning the existing roof the spf roof can be applied directly over asphalt shingles concrete metal and wood. Reducing the thickness to a few inches and allowing to dry will reduce the amount of moisture directly against the metal roofing but more importantly it will reduce the amount of heat generated on the panel during the application. It rots roofs people have told me. The term hot roof comes in because the spray foam insulation is being affixed directly to the roof sheathing which removes the need for ventilation.

The spray foam can also serve as the thermal and vapor control layers in both new and retrofit construction. Despite the advantages of using spray foam under the roof deck there are some potential risks. An open cell foam about 0 5 pound density is the most cost effective way to insulate but any opening over 1 16 could cause the foam to expand out onto the roof. Here are some negatives to spray foam roofing that might make you want to consider a different option.

Attics typically have an insulated floor and have ventilation. Spray foam directly on underside of roof. No airsealing hence i want to remove the fiberbatts and spray 3 inches of closed cell spray foam in before putting the fiberbatts back in place.