Topic: Insulfoam - Any Reviews Or Advice?

Insulfoam - Any Reviews Or Advice? 

Hi,

Just wondering if anyone on here has had any experience with Insulfoarm: www.insulfoamNZ.co.nz
Or any thoughts on that process for insulation.

They are a lot more expensive than batts so I'm wondering if it's worth it?

Thanks.

Re: Insulfoam - Any Reviews Or Advice? 

How much dearer is it because it seems like a lot better product that would most likely retain it's performance longer than sagging batts.

If the R value is that high then even a thin layer should be high enough to meet requirements.

I'm impressed and would like to hear others views.

Re: Insulfoam - Any Reviews Or Advice? 

Is this the same stuff as Airfoam which got all that bad press ealier in the year-or is this something more dependable-ie won't shrink over the years, form voids, possibly shift the dew point to the framing and cause rot?

Re: Insulfoam - Any Reviews Or Advice? 

From their website it appears that it will never shrink but I would also like to know about shifting the dew point - it's something that I would never have thought about.

Re: Insulfoam - Any Reviews Or Advice? 

Here's a video about this insulfoam stuff: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4WZX5OPMhUI

Apparently it's approved to be used in Australia but not here in New Zealand yet. You can't get this past the councils which is a joke as it's been used overseas for many, many years.

Price quoted to me was $30 square metre.

Not the same stuf as that Airfoam from the research I have done.

Re: Insulfoam - Any Reviews Or Advice? 

I did get this product however for the price which was 6500 aud for 100m2 house was not satisfactory. There were lots where I could .see through to the sisalation. they came back but didn't tape up properly and oversprayed my concrete floor and windows and stll there are spots where i have had to fill with torn off batts or spray foam in a can