White Spray Foam
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26 Nov 2009 12:35 PM
Does anyone know if white spray foam exists that is compatible with EPS foam vs. the yellow spray foam that looks bad on icf blocks? I would think there is a market for such a product. Thanks for your help!
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26 Nov 2009 12:41 PM
What would be the point, are you leaving the ICF foam exposed? Normally it all gets covered by siding, stucco, or sheetrock.

Are your customers complaining about the look while forming?
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27 Nov 2009 10:27 AM
lol
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27 Nov 2009 10:35 AM
Baldwin 2012, What are you 12 years old? LOL! How about constructively contributing to the thread! Do you have constructive feedback or is this just your playground!?
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27 Nov 2009 10:38 AM
The point of the question is that spray foam can be used to seal up around window/door bucks or other areas.

Using yellow spray foam just looks unsightly.

Does anyone know if a white foam exists?
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27 Nov 2009 01:53 PM

alright alright chill dude... I'll help you out...

http://www.touch-n-foam.com/nowarp.php

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NoWarp
Window and Door Sealant
While it can be used as an all-purpose foam, Touch 'n Foam NoWarp Window & Door Sealant is specially formulated for use around window and door frames. This revolutionary expanding polyurethane foam is designed to seal and insulate without exerting pressure that can be detrimental to window or door frame stability.

This low pressure foam is actually self-venting which means that once it fills the void, the trapped CO2 leaves the product – unlike conventional polyurethane foam that may continue to expand and apply pressure. This is ideal for sensitive areas (like window and door frames where the gap can be sealed without bowing the frame – even if the area is overfilled with foam).

• Low pressure formula – guaranteed not to warp frames or jambs
• Fills and insulates better than fiberglass
• Stops drafts to minimize energy loss
• Creates a moisture barrier
• Fire retardant
• Meets ASTM E-84
• Bright white
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27 Nov 2009 02:22 PM
Go here for a complete selection of foams.

http://www.touch-n-seal.com/

They have a bright white gun foam. Same company as the link above. If you are doing a whole house buy a foam gun and gun foam cans. It's a whole lot cheaper than the cans with a straw you buy at the local hardware or lumber yard. I bought the first batch (yellow foam)  from my ICF supplier, and then a few more cans from a local contractors' tool supplier. You can also order a gun from Windlock.com.

Even a retired engineer can build a house successfully w/ GBT help!
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27 Nov 2009 05:08 PM
Posted By ICFInstaller on 11/27/2009 10:38 AM
The point of the question is that spray foam can be used to seal up around window/door bucks or other areas.



I didn't mean to jump on your post, but I still don't quite get it.

Is the foam remaining visible when the home is complete??? Or is this to make it look nicer during the constuction?

 

If it's not going to be visible afterwards, isn't that like asking for orange plumbing, or blue fiberglass in the walls? I just don't get it.

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30 Nov 2009 06:13 PM
Customers care, so...I do! Providing a better looking finished product solves quality perception issues with the customer, in my opinion.

Why wouldn't you use white foam on a white product when white foam is available?

Thanks everyone that contributed for your sources of the white foam, I appreciate it!

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30 Nov 2009 11:18 PM
And here I've been hoping all along the manufacturers would switch to start making yellow blocks. Great idea with the white!
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01 Dec 2009 04:28 PM
I'm gonna get my icf form concrete tinted to match my concrete floors too ;)
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03 Dec 2009 08:26 PM
ICF installer has a point. We know it does not matter what color the foam is, but some customers do, and they are the ones we want to please. So if the quality and price is the same, I say "once you go white you'll never.... use yellow or pink foam again!"
Brad Kvanbek - ICFconstruction.net
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