This is a great product - *If you use it properly*.
In order to be satisfied with the product, you need to know how to use it. Here's what you need to know:
1.) The product is sensitive to temperature - You need to ensure that the contents are at least 70F. Be sure its been at 70 for manh hours - A lot of people try and use a space heater to warm the product - Sure you get the metal container and the temperature measuring sticker to read 70, but the contents might not be. Be safe and let the temp rise and get to 70+ for a few hours - you will get a lot better application this way.
2.) Shake the containers well. Like a paint can thats sat for awhile, you need to ensure that the contents have been thoroughly shaken.
3.) Try to apply to a clean, dry warm surface. If you apply this to a dirty, wet or extremely cold surface, your foam may have trouble adhering. - Warm the room/surface and vacuum/cbrush your surfaces clean - a little prep will make the work you are doing a lot more robust.
4.) Don't over apply the material. A big problem people have with trying to use these kits on their own is they are trying to use this like the stuff they get from the local hardware store. You shouldn't apply this product more than 2" think in a single pass. Use multiple passes to build up to the thickness you want. Let the product sit for a couple minutes between each pass. Most of the time, if you plan your application you can route it so when you finish a first base layer, you can go fight back to the beginning and do your second pass without stopping. This is important because...
5.) You need to plan your project and have your area accessible! The product sets up very very fast (as in 10-15 seconds). Unlike cans of foam from the hardware store that stay tacky for 15 minutes, this is chemically activated. This means for optimal work, you need to be able to keep working until you have run out of materials or your project is complete. Stopping for more than a few seconds can cause your spray nozzle to clog up - Try and plan your project so you dont have to stop.
6.) Protective gear - Seriously. This stuff is nasty when it gets where it shouldn't. Get a tyvek suit to protect you, Eye protection, gloves and a respirator. Again, get a tyvek suit to protect you, Eye protection, gloves and a respirator. If you are using this in an area that has finished surfaces, mask them, put plastic down etc. This is a great adhesive... making cleanup hard if you haven't prepared.
What its great for: Air sealing, Moisture/vapor barriers, and thermal insulation. Ive used it a lot in insulating basements, attics, walls, ceilings and to stop squeaky floors/stairs (if you can get to the underside).
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From the manufacturer
Sources of air leaks
FROTH-PAK Sealant Kit
Does not require and external power source. Tack-free in 30- 40 seconds. One-hour re-entry time.
Comes in highly portable kits that includes
- 1 ISO (A) Cylinder
- 1 Polyol (B) Cylinder
- 6 White cone spray nozzles
- 4 Fan spray nozzles
- 9 foot gun hose assembly (GHA)
- 1 petroleum jelly
FROTH-PAK 200 Sealant Kit
Increase performance. Increase comfort
Air infiltration through gaps and cracks accounts for 25-40% of a home's energy loss. Sealing those unwanted air leaks is one of the easiest and most overlooked ways to increase a home's energy efficiency. Lower heating and cooling bills by up to 30% by properly insulating and air sealing.
- Plumbing Stack Vent
- Attic Hatch
- Kitchen and Bathroom Fan Vent
- Wall/attic penetrations
- Around pipes within wall cavities
- Roof/wall junctures
- Rim joists
- Sillplate
Customer reviews
Correct Temperature and Sufficient Mixing Are Essential
Reviewed in the United States on September 27, 2013
I have used the Froth-Pak 200 to air-seal rim joists--the area above the foundation wall in a basement. The first time I used it I did not shake the canisters well enough and the foam did not cure properly. Don't just shake the box for a few seconds. I take the tanks out of the box so I can shake/invert each tank for a minute or two. You will be able to hear the chemical sloshing around in the tanks. Also, don't ignore the recommended temperature for application--around 75 degrees F. The uncured foam will drip off the end of the gun so make sure you protect any surfaces. I've always worked in unfinished basements and it has been easy to clean up the cured foam by scraping it off the cement floor.Safety: I wear a Tyvek suit with hood; nitrile gloves; goggles and a half-face respirator with vapor cartridges. You also need to learn how to properly dispose of the empty tanks and any leftover chemical depending on the laws in your area.For the average do-it-yourselfer, it would be much cheaper, easier, and safer to air seal with one-part foam (something like Great Stuff Pro with an application gun) and then insulate with fiberglass batts.
Reviewed in the United States on September 27, 2013
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