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foodeefish

Open Cell Foam and Roof Leak

foodeefish
12 years ago

We had Open cell Spray Foam insulation blown into our new home. Now we have a leaf in the roof and it's coming from the Roof, through the foam insulation, onto the ceiling in the 3 season porch, and then onto the tile floor.

If Open Cell insulation gets wet in an attic, will it absorb the moisture and does it need to be ripped out?

Once they fix the roof, what should I have the builder do so I know the insulation is fine?

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