Odor from Fire-Retardant Paint Applied Over Spray Foam
Rafters were insulated with open cell spray foam to create a conditioned space since an air handler & gas fired furnace are in the attic. A fire retardant paint was then applied over the spray foam. The paint odor was very bad at first & the owner was told the smell would subside….but it hasn’t in 2 years & is especially strong in summer.
Fire retardant paint on closed cell foam - GreenBuildingAdvisor
Mar 15, 2019 · I was told I need to put fire retardant paint on unless I’m going to use drywall as my barrier. I plan to do the firepaint in my mechanical room since we are leaving that as is. Regarding the rest of the basement, my timeline to finish it off could vary among a lot of things, including time availability, cost/time getting bids, going over ...
Spray foam fire-retardant painting - GreenBuildingAdvisor
Mar 17, 2018 · Recently I had my cellar a crawl space professionally sprayed with closed cell foam. The company was supposed to return to spray on fire-retardant paint. The crawl space is difficult to work in and they company has offered me several hundred dollars discount to leave it unpainted. They tell me that there is actually no requirement for the fire retardant paint in a …
Fire-Retardant Paint for Garage - GreenBuildingAdvisor
Jun 15, 2021 · I doubt very much any fire retardent paint is going to be acceptable as a fire barrier in a garage. A garage is supposed to have 5/8" drywall for fire protection (assuming this is an attached garage), and I'm not aware of a fire retardent …
How long to wait before painting spray foam insulation with fire ...
Nov 25, 2013 · We are general contractors and sub out the spray foam insulation jobs. Some contractors paint the fire retardant on right away and others say they have to wait a day and thus come back to the job later to paint. I'm trying to find out which is actually right. Do you have to wait 24 hours to paint the foam or not? Thanks, N
Flame retardant paint used for SPF insulation
Feb 29, 2024 · The manager of the installation crew said the odor was the flame retardant paint and would go away. But that smell remains nearly 2 1/2 mos later. I then learned the SPF did not cure. The contractor removed most of it but left some wet spots, which I know is a problem. They also left white flame retardant in spots here and there.
Thermal Barriers and Ignition Barriers for Spray Foam
Apr 11, 2014 · Do building codes require spray foam insulation to be protected with a layer of drywall or a comparable barrier for fire safety? There is no simple answer to the question, for several reasons. The first reason is that the code is complicated. The second reason is that the code is poorly written. The third reason is that the code is subject to interpretation by local …
Is closed-cell spray foam fire resistant or does it spread fire?
Oct 18, 2012 · I was surprised to hear that closed cell spray foam if installed in basement has to either have (i) special paint coating to slow down the spread of fire or (ii) sheet rock over it. Is this a true? Is this an advantage of open cell spray foam, in that it is much more fire resistant?
Foil faced ridged foam board near boiler? - GreenBuildingAdvisor
Feb 25, 2020 · They have aluminum facers that provide the thermal protection required by code as well as providing a more attractive and durable finish. Both come with either white or silver surfaces. Spray foam insulation on basement walls requires either 1/2" drywall or a manufacturer-approved fire retardant paint coating (intumescent paint).
Intumescent Paint Health Concerns? - GreenBuildingAdvisor
Mar 7, 2023 · I'm an electrician and not an expert regarding intumescent coatings. But we use intumescent caulks, pads, putty, etc for fire rated assemblies in commercial projects per spec. Call me old school, but if possible, I'd rather have a thick …