Removing Spray Foam Insulation From Wood

Removing the spray from a solid surface is a frustrating but doable chore but getting it off your clothes is next to impossible.

Removing spray foam insulation from wood.

Removing dry cured spray foam insulation on your skin the easiest solution is to sit still letting the foam completely dry then pull it off your skin. Then fill the space around it with expanding foam. Besides foam saws there are special knives with handles that are made to carefully remove it. A good diy approach is to cut rigid foam insulation to fit between the joists.

It might take a few arm hairs along with the hardened foam blob but it should come off the skin fairly easy depending on the amount of body hair. To seal potential air leaks around windows urethane foam is sprayed between the window and the wood framing. Finally to remove the last traces of spray foam insulation apply lacquer thinner to the foam and wipe away with a rag once the foam has loosened its hold from the material. Spray the foam about halfway from the outside edge of the frame and let expansion take.

The spray foam insulation that remains should be scratched with either a hard bristle brush or a paint scraper to get as close to the wood concrete or brick as possible. Cut it about 1 2 in. Don t forget to caulk or foam the joint between the sill plate and the foundation too. Shim the rigid foam in place with little chunks of foam.

It s imperative that you read the user manual carefully before using these tools. There are various tools available to remove wall foam insulation.