LIES to Sell Spray Foam Insulation using Fake Energy Modeling Code Compliance Reports

Spray foam insulation is a very useful building product when it's used in the right applications, using the proper techniques, AND inspected and tested.
But the marketing arm of the spray foam industry has been WAY too aggressive, especially when they start using pseudo-science to sell more foam. Work with respectable, well-trained, owner operator (ideally) spray foam companies when you need it.
The guy who built this faked energy model is NOT a certified HERS Rater, I checked with RESNET and he never was to begin with. You can check on anyone's certification status too by contacting RESNET at: www.hersindex....
Here's the article I mention from Vermont on the hazards of spray foam when it's misapplied: vtdigger.org/2...

[@DeuceDeuceBravo]

Thank you for this. Too many contractors/builders defer to the hype from spray foam installers.

[@TofuInc]

Just understanding how to convert between R value and U factor is a pretty powerful tool.

[@ZergZfTw]

BS in, BS out... Where are these people getting educated? Making and clearly stating assumptions about a problem was pounded into my head all throughout engineering school. I like spray foam, closed cell perticualy, for a few reasons; mainly its water resistance, its ability to conform to oddly shaped spaces without a bunch of cutting and origami similarly to fluid applied versus sheet products, and the extra mass increasing the first order response to daily temperature swings. But to be fair, some versions of rockwool have higher densities.

[@mkowltra]

on top of the lies, spray foam is toxic. would never live in a home with spray foam, ever.

[@KPHVAC]

That's crazy to see. Thanks for sharing this.

[@xephael3485]

I hope this video goes into talking about the spray foam cultists... That think spray foam is the best and most cost-effective insulating material available. What I find laughable is how industrial manufactured foam board can somehow have an R value which is less than the same thickness of spray foam.

[@HomePerformance]

It’s the special sauce, that’s where the magic comes from

[@jeffreyflaherty1079]

Great video!!

[@HomePerformance]

Hey thanks Jeff buddy

[@laloajuria4678]

down vote just for that thumbnail....

[@HomePerformance]

Intentionally obnoxious to match the mood