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Spray Foam Inspection & Testing in Crawlspace and Side Attic
Overview
Watch a tour and testing of a home in Atlanta where the spray foam insulation isn't doing what it was intended to do.
From ‘Home Diagnosis’ Season 2 Ep6: Spray foam insulation is often advertised as a cure-all, but there are LOTS of ways to mess it up. Here’s a tour and testing of a home in Atlanta where the spray foam insulation isn’t doing what it was intended to do. Watch the whole episode:
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