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Spray foam insulation and asthma

Last Post 11 Jul 2022 02:06 AM by sailawayrb. 3 Replies.

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natevin

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09 Jul 2022 10:45 PM
Hey all. I’m buying a 25 year old house in the DFW area. It’s 4500+ square feet, which is concerning because the attic insulation is standard blown in fiberglass. I am wanting to have someone install closed cell foam in the attic, but I’ve read that it can exacerbate certain conditions. My wife has mild-medium asthma. Does anyone have any knowledge of how it might affect her, or have any data on the subject? Thanks!!!

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10 Jul 2022 01:46 PM
Wouldn't do it. Cost versus return are not good. Simply add more attic insualtion. Cheap and effective and no inpact on the asthma situation.

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11 Jul 2022 02:06 AM
I agree with Smartwall. An attic with blown in fiberglass is as good as it gets...especially if you have energy heel trusses.

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11 Jul 2022 02:06 AM
I agree with Smartwall. An attic with blown in fiberglass is as good as it gets...especially if you have energy heel trusses.

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