It could have been his ploy to get back in to do some extra work (for $), but I would like to know for sure. It's my understanding that closed cell foam like Great Stuff has a higher R-Value than open cell, so it shouldn't be an issue of performance.
On Thu, Nov 19, 2015 at 12:41 PM, Luke Christy <sgsrenewab...@gmail.com> wrote: > It would be interesting to know what this contractor was referring to > specifically. I've used Great Stuff extensively in buildings insulated with > 1/2 lb polyurethane foam and haven't noticed any obvious adherence or other > compatibility issues. I believe Icynene is usually a more dense 2 lb > product. I wonder if there is some kind of chemical incompatibility. Anyone > else know about this? > > > -Luke > > On Nov 19, 2015, at 8:25 AM, Jason Szumlanski < > ja...@floridasolardesigngroup.com> wrote: > > > An insulation contractor mentioned to me that Great Stuff is "not > compatible" with Icynene. I took that to mean it doesn't adhere. Perhaps he > meant that it isn't as effective. > > > > Jason > > > > > > Luke Christy > > NABCEP Certified PV Installation Professional™: Certification #031409-25 > NABCEP Certified Solar Heating Installer™: Certification #ST032611-03 > > > Solar Gain Services, LLC > PO Box 531 > Monte Vista, CO. 81144 > sgsrenewab...@gmail.com > 719.588.3044 > www.sgsrenewables.com > > > > >
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