After some thought, I came up with a way to do it. So any thoughts about re-training those “tight budget customer”? Spray foam is primarily used as an insulation material. Thanks for the info which (was/is helpful) and for actually taking the time to educate.You should be a teacher. And thank you for the explanation of the differences between the 2 foams. Dan, this sounds like fun. Spray-in-place polyisocyanurate (polyurethane) foam is a high performance building material. I started this experiment on Oct. 27, 2010. The density itself increases its water resistance somewhat and for intents and purposes, should perform better than the unaltered open cell. The job was a set price, so cost was definitely a consideration. What to do? When I did it again a couple weeks later, I wasn’t feeling as unbothered. [img]http://www.thisiscarpentry.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/finished sill.jpg[/img] I have two guns that I can not take apart. Also the glycol in the solution penatrates most finishes and carries the borate salts with it into the wood. All content on www.SunlightContractors.com as well as affiliated websites Copyright © 2020, Sunlight Contractors, LLC. Thanks again and best wishes from the Netherlands, I am a bit confused. They also want $15k to encapsulate. Hi! This will keep you from having to clean the gun. How would you suggest I cover the holes I drilled? Since I couldn’t compress it the experiment would be done with open-celled foam. Case in point. And who can blame them? And, finally, thanks to Dan for the article that started the convo – I’m already forwarding the link to my crew leaders for them to see the storage device AND so the crews can see what a CLEAN GUN looks like!!! 79. I tried to upload before and after, but it wouldn’t work for some reason. While the color wasn’t a perfect match the epoxy itself fixed the hole and we never had another problem with leaking. I ruined two almost-new cans by leaving them in the upright position, but after taking this advice, I haven’t lost another one. I have tried various Borate mixtures to treat repairs and would like to find some tried and documented solutions to continue to make the best repair possible. Open-cell spray foam … When combined with other essential moisture management practices, like reducing moisture output and ensuring that your home is properly ventilated, spray foam applied to a roof can provide a measurable benefit in creating a structurally secure, comfortable and rot-free home! I’m a great believer in “if it works don’t knock it” so I’m going go out and find me some rotten wood and do some experimenting. We had a crack in our fiberglass tub that I repaired well over 10 years ago with an epoxy crack repair filler. What’s the cost of it? I’ve found that after explaining the cost-benefit analysis of epoxy vs. Bondo, most customers choose Bondo without a moment’s hesitation. Is the closed cell the best to try? Gary. Anything more organic would require fiberglass but you can’t beat Bondo for both its price and workability. After everything has been prepared and the foam has been compressed and cured. They call some trade folks and see (tbc) write a check freely, lambs to the slaughter, and not look back. I decided that it would be a worthwhile investment, as long as I could stay vigilant about closing the valve—otherwise you could wind up with $45 (or more, depending on which model you bought) of useless junk. Probe the wood to determine the extent of the rot. I have used longer lengths of tubing to foam or caulking in areas where the guns will not fit. I used it to act as an expansion joint and to fill the void. And besides back to number 1, in my experiment it proved to be not waterproof. I hot-melt-glued the bottom back in place and filled the bottle with water. Great non-conventional application of expanding foam. If you have to change out a can you can quickly spray out the screw-on basket before you put on the new can. The brush fits well enough to clean the inside of the tube, and you can even put a patch soaked with lacquer thinner on the end of the eyelet to clean the tube. I mudded over it with a vinyl spackle. They are the people who told me about storing the can as you would use it. It finished just like wood and was much better to work with than bondo. I have had good success with using Borate rods around the repair areas and would like to find a less expensive way to treat rotted repair jobs.  It allows air to flow through it. I’ve used the Abatron products with great success, but they can be expensive, and you have to plan ahead because they aren’t available at the local hardware/paint store. Using Bondo to Repair Wood Rot or Damaged Wood… I’ve used all of the commonly accepted practices—like cutting out and replacing the rotted piece and using structural repair epoxy—as well as not-so-accepted practices, like using Bondo. It does a superb job, but at $5.00 a blob (that’s my unit of measurement for it; 1 blob = the size of a golf ball, @ 18 blobs per tube) you can quickly spend upwards of $100 for the epoxy alone. Gouge out and vacuum all the debris until you hit sound wood.  It allows air to flow through it.  It also allows any moisture to pass through it. This helps ensure that if water does seep beneath your shingles, Open-cell spray foam not only insulates to improve temperature consistency, but it also seals cracks and crevices that allow air to leak into and out of your home. So take your time and be thorough. For this reason alone, spray foam … Don’t forget when you do a rot repair you may get the big stuff but in most cases there is still life on the micro level i.e. What started as a small hole in 1 inch thick hardwood shutters soon grew to a fist sized gap as I gouged out more soft rotten wood fibres and quickly abandoned any idea of using wood filler, passing through the need to cut out and replace with hardwood blocks, then finally thinking that a spray foam solution had to be a more efficient way to fill non-load bearing decorative panels. The procedure is quite similar to a dentist filling a cavity. Open-cell spray foam is breathable. Not only will it allow you to get into hard-to-reach places, but it keeps you from constantly having to clean off the tip. [img]http://www.thisiscarpentry.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/window sill 2 before.jpg[/img] But to my surprise, they gasped at the “low” bid. I figured that the gun was already ruined, so taking it apart to attempt a salvage could be no worse than a waste of time. After reading about the differences between open-celled foam and closed-cell foam, the major difference seemed to be density. If you are spraying the underside of a roof deck, you would use closed-cell foam because of the higher Perm Rating, which basically equates to “waterproof.” Open-celled foam is merely water-resistant. We can see rot but the fungi that goes with it has in most cases continued to spread into the remaining wood. Just pull off the old one and put on a new one. So I went back in and filled the gap. Spray Foam Insulation and Roof Rot This was an interior application. It was slow to set up, but when put in place, it stayed put. (Click any image to enlarge. Sprinkle boric acid across wood that shows signs of dry rot. It’s like that truism about windows…there are two kinds of windows, those that leak and those that will leak. This requires an investment of time, since different parts will take longer than others to get clean. Lee, Dan’s gun looks very much like the ones we buy from http://www.efi.org (Energy Federation, Inc.)called PUR Shooter… they’re imported here by Todol Products (the suppliers of my favorite foam gun, the Pageris) and are a better idea than the Pageris for crew – since crew doesn’t ever take as much care of a foam gun as bosses do…! We have rot in the exterior widow and door frames around our older home which we need to get repaired. Thank you so much. Be aware that in addition to the steel bearing (not shown)—on which the shut-off valve spring rides—there is a plastic bearing inside the brass screw-on can adapter. Do it right, and your roof will NOT rot. After all, isn’t that what surf boards are filled with ? The beauty of this system is that the foam is water-resistant (see “Spray Foam Waterproof Experiment” below) and rot proof. Also, unlike Bondo, the elastomeric epoxy will move with the wood, so it won’t be forced out over time. Blown-in cellulose will slow down air leakage, but can settle over time, … to more than 1 in. The excess moisture can lead to the growth of mold, as well as other issues like wood rot. Corey and the team at Sunlight Contractors understand the building science. I’m sure that in a laboratory it’s much more technical than that, but I’m working out in the field, not in a lab, so for my purposes this theory would suffice. Thanks for sharing all the info. The more affordable bid wants to cut out the rot fill it with spray foam and then cover that with the aluminum. Hey Doug, I would suggest some kind of pvc filler, the ones used on exterior pvc products. Now, if we can only come up with a way to do this on ‘structural’ repairs. http://www.scribd.com/doc/3603358/Bondo-Body-Filler-102805?query=cancer. I am thinking that for what they are doing the bid is not unreasonable. So I filled the middle section of an empty drink bottle with foam. Please keep me posted. Helps harden damaged and rotted wood Great for non-structural applications such as window frames and sills, doors and decorative wooden trim You could actually rough-mold it to your desired shape. This was huge! Or epoxy resin? And thanks to Fong for the good input regarding open vs. closed cell! [img]http://www.thisiscarpentry.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/after window.jpg[/img] We have been presented with some tasks where replacement of the entire damaged piece is cost prohibited. Pour or spray onto soft or rotted window frames, sills, doors and decorative wooden accents to help restore their beauty. The higher bid wants to replace the frames with new wood frames and wrap those with aluminum. thanks!! As wood rots, it becomes “punky,” which means it takes on a soft, spongy texture. I really enjoyed all the info on the upkeep of the foam gun. Google, Borate or Boracare or Fungi and Borate. . Just used it last week.  But. It’s only a few dollars more than the similar sized container of Bondo, very easy to work with, and should hold up very well. ‘Casements’ refer to the window sash itself–the window frame and glass that opens. When talking with encapsulation companies, they claim the wood will rot within a year and the entire house will cave in if you use spray foam in a crawlspace. I’ve repaired a lot of rotting trim in the past few years—mostly window sills, door framing trim, and garage door trim. Don’t rush curing the foam after you’ve compressed it. Contact us today.  They’ll make sure your roof doesn’t hold water — even though their stellar reputation definitely does! Well, will it? Foam insulation, unlike traditional materials, combats those ice … I too have used the open cell foam for cavity filling and by accident over filled and compressed it into the cavity to allow for epoxy application. If it doesn’t move freely, it’s not clean enough. Remove the rag, let it dry very completely and move on with the repairs. Open-cell spray foam is a perfectly acceptable insulation product to use in attics. Once you select a file, it will be uploaded and attached to the end of your comment. After meticulously cleaning away the rotted wood and vacuuming it, clean it with wood grain alcohol. I want to get the damage fixed and then get the frames aluminum wrapped. While simply cutting out and replacing the rotted material may be the preferred method, there are times when circumstances (or budget) just won’t allow for it. Polyurethane has closed-cells and therefore has a reduction in breathability which could lead to wood rot … Thank You, Fill the cavity with spray foam, then compress until it’s just shy of the surface. This pre-mixed formula is environmentally friendly and ready-to-use. A sealable plastic that fits all the parts, A pair of adjustable pliers and two wrenches. They kept urging baseboards as they added floors. If you DO accidentally leave it out in the cold, fill a sink or bucket with hot water and soak the gun for a while,; or prop it over the defrost vent of your vehicle and turn the fan/heat on high. I too have tried a variety of products but have found that the best method is to replace wood with wood and realize that no product lasts forever. Read our comment policy for more information. Check it out. I didn’t know that but after your explanation it explains why my second experiment failed so miserably. Expanding polyurethane foam sealant requires moisture to expand and cure. Read the reviews to see if this will work for you and as they all point out repeatedly you need to work fast b/c this stuff sets really fast…. Here’s a list of the tools I use to clean the guns: You don’t need the M16 cleaning kit, but if you have something like it, it helps. Thanks alot would have never thought of doing that with the epoxy and foam! Periodically remove the pieces and clean as necessary. I’m an eco-friendly, next generation builder/carpenter. If you top-coat it too soon with the epoxy, it will blow out the epoxy like a big blister and dry like that. You won’t be able to kill it all, but you can get the vast majority. Hey Dan, Nice article. genius!! Like plugging rafter bays with plastic film so foam doesn’t leak out of soffits during application. Unlike fumigants and sprayed or brushed on preservatives, Impel Rods are inserted through small holes strategically drilled into wood where signs of rot are evident … Most spray foam contractors ARE NEITHER licensed by the Louisiana State Licensing Board for Contractors nor certified by the Spray Polyurethane Foam Alliance. $43.99 $ 43. Good point, I’ll have to put Borate solution in the repair kit. Back then not sure of $. I’ve done a few projects myself and had success with my final results. These foam guns are no different, and they’re easier because they have fewer parts. In the picture (see photo, right), the foam appears glossy against the sides as if it is leaking down, but that is how it looked when I sprayed it in, before putting any water into it. It allows air to flow through it. IMO this won’t work because 1. the foam isn’t really waterproof (merely water resistant) and 2. even if it was there would be no way to tell if the foam spread evenly in the void. When you smash the open cells together, you are collapsing some of the cells into each other. I also keep a caddy handy with various consumables like paint sticks, epoxy resin, sandpaper, plastic flashing for shaping and mixing, rubber gloves, etc. Amazon's Choice for foam wood filler. Wet wood leads … Keep a few feet of 3/16-in. Cover it with plastic (as best you can) to slow down the evaporation, and let it soak in for several days. Spray foam insulation is extremely popular because of its superior R value.  The installation of spray foam insulation, whether on the roof of a commercial building or in your home, requires precision, demonstrated expertise, and a commitment to quality application. Blown-in cellulose has an R-value of about 3 to 4 (1-inch thickness) but has no air seal. When it was all finished, you couldn’t see the repair. We might look into using a Borate solution (AKA Borax & Glycol) very low toxicity. Read Our Combined 628 Five Star Google Reviews, View Us On Facebook & Read Our 229 Reviews, View Our Combined BBB 187 Customer Reviews and A+ Rating, View Our YouTube Channel with over 5 Million Views, Read Our 235 Five Star Yellow Page Reviews, Read Our 244 Five Star Feefo Reviews – A Trusted Global Google Partner. Comment about converting open-cell to closed-cell: Each cell is roughly spherical like a soccer ball (the old polygonal ones, not the current ones they use in the world cup). The same goes for the structural epoxy. For internal making internal corners on with wood, there’s nothing like it. I’ve come to the conclusion that they all have their place in the hierarchy of repair options. The cells will most want to collapse where the cell is broken. I guess thats why we have good references from previous customers. John (JK). Foam should be tack-free in 10 to 15 minutes. Filling is obviously the only answer then. Eventually the parts don’t need to be in order because you know what each part does and where it fits into the over-all assembly. Dan, great info. If you still have some foam left after a job, store the can upside down, attached to the gun (see photo, right). The job consisted of putting up some PVC trim around a window to try to match all the other previously-finished windows. It is true that closed cell is denser. This is a great solution! I started out using Great Stuff, but wasn’t happy with quality. It also allows any moisture to pass through it. [img]http://www.thisiscarpentry.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/window sill interm 2.jpg[/img], [img]http://www.thisiscarpentry.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/window sill intermed.jpg[/img] The brand I use is made by Advanced Repair Technology, called Flex-Tec HV. The fungi spreads unseen until before you know it more repair is needed. of me, so I started buying my foam and guns from them. Anyone who has been in the military has spent countless hours disassembling, cleaning, and reassembling an M16. In addition, moisture will condense behind the harder surface causing more rot. Very well written. Homeowners do not find out until the house starts … Open-cell spray foam is breathable. To kill remaining fungi in rotting wood, I use a wood preservative like Copper Sulphate. Below are the individual (cleaned) components of this particular gun. fungi. What you’ve essentially done is increase the density of already open cells but the cells aren’t ever truly closed. and use the low expansion flame retardant foam. To gauge how bad the problem is, go around the entire window frame applying pressure to the wood … I can tell you that where I bought it, it wasn’t the cheapest model but the next model up. I suspect the foam would seal the crack in your fiberglass pan and stop it from leaking, but I’m not sure how you’d finish the surface, or finish the surface where you drill the holes. There are other brands, but this is stocked by my local Sherwin Williams. This can be especially helpful in attic encapsulation, where high temperatures can force hot air through gaps around joints, air ducts, and light fixtures.  Building science experts say that one of the following is the likely culprit when an open-cell spray-foamed home experience roof rot: It is  important to hire an experienced insulation company, who is familiar with blown-in cellulose insulation to avoid any issues down the road. I had never considered using it for external patches, only internal filler. Today is Dec. 3, 2010; so far there has been no leakage. This prevents foam from sealing wiring and plumbing penetrations, which allows humid (yep — think water) air to collect and condense in the soffits. After I stumbled onto this new procedure, I began wondering how waterproof the foam really was. It can be used to glue in nailers for drywall in places where a nail or screw can’t reach (like a closet under the stairs), glue up drywall, caulk and seal wide cracks, used in place of “caulk saver” foam bead, and for rot repair, just to name a few. $10.79 $ 10. After you have one comment approved, all of your subsequent comments will appear immediately. Maybe someone else will chime in here with a solution. Grind away to rough out the interior, then vacuum. Ice dams can also lead to wood rot, mold and mildew in your home, and damage to the gutters. Dan, thanks for your awesome article which I stumbled across whilst googling for evidence of anyone using foam as a large capacity filler for wood rot voids. Bondo works great for filling up door jam holes when replacing a conventional door with a bifold. Spray Foam & Roof Rot: Humidity In Attics I linked the classic PHIUS paper in my last post and got a few comments about spray foam roof decking causing rot. Foam poses a big problem here because it both decreases air flow and can trap water which prevents wood from drying naturally. 99. Well as it turns out, it is almost impossible to always remember to shut down the mechanism. A few months ago, I was doing a job as a sub for another service. You have a small window of opportunity to compress the foam (between 10 and 20 minutes). If you press it gently and it doesn’t stick to your fingers, you still have time. I took another bottle and sawed off the bottom. Bondo is fantastic and I’ve used this most often in making custom enclosures for automobile subwoofer boxes.  But water can. If you run out, take off the old can, spray out the basket with cleaner and screw on the new can. Why Two Inches of Foam Insulation Are Better Than One. So here I was stupid and mystified. Now we need to learn psychology, LOL. I didn’t see a company name, it just had “Made in Italy” on the handle. :) Nice article and information! I don’t want to make a stupid decision just to spare my tight pocketbook. I found this online, http://www.amazon.com/Bath-Tub-Epoxy-Repair-Kit/product-reviews/B000NCUTCO/ref=dp_top_cm_cr_acr_txt?ie=UTF8&showViewpoints=1, I don’t remember the brand I used back then but this is basically the same stuff. I’ve found my clients have consistenly wanted me to stay away from Bondo. Any portion of this website may not be reproduced, copied or used in any manner whatsoever without the express written consent of the website owner. The first time you do it, it may seem daunting, but after the umpteenth time you can do it in your sleep. There’s really no trick to it: you take the gun apart in a logical sequence, laying all the parts in order, clean all the individual pieces, and re-assemble it. This allowed me to compress the foam from the top and the bottom. When installed, the foam expands in place and fills in around plumbing, wiring and other obstructions in the framing. finish with sanding and carving. RTG Wood Rot Repair Epoxy (Quart) 4.4 out of 5 stars 275. Again, you don’t need this, you just need to be creative as far as finding things around the shop to scrub and scrape away the debris. However, there have been isolated moisture-related incidents reported anecdotally that raise potential concerns about the overall hygrothermal performance of thes… pieces—for use as disposable tips. And then do final shaping? Thanks for sharing your knowledge. I’ve since developed a new system of repairing rot in non-structural applications. just in time too because i didnt know how i was going to tackle a rot job on the door casing and inside framing on a tight budget homeowner. Poor Construction Details Can Lead to Dangerous or Costly Rot to Timber Frame and other Wood Structures. A cheap gun is around $40 and a can of foam is $20, but once you have it you’ll be amazed at how many tasks it can handle. However, Corey Yates of Sunlight Contractors has completed arduous training and testing, earning SPFA’s highest certification for spray foam installers. The homeowner will show you what needs to be fixed. It is a 2 part epoxy paste filler that works just like Bondo, but is engineered for wood repairs (unlike Bondo, it even sands like wood). This helps ensure that if water does seep beneath your shingles, it will not sit between the spray foam and roof, creating rot. Whether it’s fiberglass or spray foam… Hi Doug, Why would engineers, wood experts and PHD building scientists do a case study, provide excellent reporting on the closed cell foam … Hit your browser's "back" button to return to this article.). Spray foam cannot rot anything, including a roofdeck. All I needed was an experiment to confirm or dispel my hypothesis. It won’t freeze, but it will thicken to the point of uselessness. I’ve used all of the commonly accepted practices—like cutting out and replacing the rotted piece and using structural repair epoxy—as well as not-so-accepted practices, like using Bondo. No spray foam will not rot your roof. Nice accidental discovery. A 1-quart can of Bondo costs about $11, while the equivalent amount of epoxy is over $200. My question deals with a waterproofing issue. Boric acid is a powerful fungicide and can eradicate the rot-causing fungi as long as they haven't penetrated more than 1 ⁄ 4 inch (0.64 cm) into the wood. I’ve come to the conclusion t… They do the job the right way, and they never take shortcuts when it comes to your comfort, savings, and safety or the structural integrity of your home. I have been using Hilti’s product and have been very satisfied. One error by you or one of your crew and you would have a gun with hardened foam in the tube. Hope this helps. On the side of the can it literally says, “will cause cancer”, Link to MSDS: If you’ve heard of spray foam rotting your roof, it’s likely to be the result of a spray foam contractor using polyurethane spray foam instead of Icynene®. But lets think of how we can convince that “tight budget customer”(tbc). I’d drill a hole in each corner of the 60″x30″ base for filling and maybe two small release holes near the drain. Here are the basic steps: Determine the extent of decay by poking or digging with an awl, screwdriver, or 6-in-1 tool. I thought they have the money to by the TV but cheapskated me for good work. Larry K. Please note: Your first comment will be held for moderation/review by our staff before it appears. I’ve repaired a lot of rotting trim in the past few years—mostly window sills, door framing trim, and garage door trim. fill with caulk gun and shape as close as possible; I shaped it to a reasonable facsimile of stucco and primed it. [img]http://www.thisiscarpentry.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/before picture.jpg[/img] I would appreciate any thoughts on whether I should just get the frames replaced with new wood or if there are questions I can ask the other company that if I get the right answers make the more affordable spray foam option a reasonable choice. My local lumberyard started carrying a product called PC Woody. But water can. If, on the other hand, I succeeded, I would no longer have to buy a new gun every time someone (no need to point fingers here) carelessly left the feed tube open. This plastic bearing does not come out for cleaning, but it needs to be clean enough that it can freely move in and out as you push on it with a tool.    Â. Open-cell spray foam not only insulates to improve temperature consistency, but it also seals cracks and crevices that allow air to leak into and out of your home. Kudos! The stuff you describe sounds similar. 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