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pressure in the home, to full removal of the SPF
insulation, with no luck yet in providing relief to
sensitized individuals.
I hope this series of articles has helped you
better understand spray polyurethane foam
insulation and the unique changes that take
place when SPF is installed. If you follow the
American Chemistry Council Spray Foam Coali-
tion: Guidance on Sampling Techniques for the
Inspection of Installed SPF and approach the
investigation scientifically you will be able to
provide your clients a very beneficial opinion
and report. Keep an open mind and remember
– it's not always the spray foam insulation that's
causing the problem.
