Florida licensed · independent
Independent evaluation of spray foam, off-gassing, and IAQ impact.
The short answer
A spray polyurethane foam (SPF) assessment evaluates whether the foam was applied correctly, whether it is curing or off-gassing properly, and what — if anything — it is contributing to an indoor air quality complaint. The work is independent of the installer.
Triggers
Signal 01
Persistent fishy, ammonia or chemical odor after installation
Signal 02
Symptoms that began after attic encapsulation or new SPF
Signal 03
Discoloration, separation, or visible defects in the foam
Signal 04
Dispute with the installer over workmanship
Scope
Method
Step 01
Installation date, product, contractor, and the occupant's symptom history.
Step 02
Direct observation of the foam, the building envelope, and the HVAC response.
Step 03
Lab-analyzed air samples for the chemistries associated with SPF off-gassing.
Step 04
Clear statement of cause and the realistic options — ventilation, encapsulation, or removal.
What you receive
A written SPF assessment identifying whether the foam is the source of the IAQ complaint, the likely mechanism, and the realistic remediation paths — including the cost/benefit of each.
FAQs
A persistent fishy or amine odor usually signals off-ratio application, excessive lift thickness, or a still-curing foam in a hot, poorly ventilated Florida attic. Our assessment isolates which factor is responsible — and whether ventilation, encapsulation, or removal is the right fix.
Independent SPF assessments in Florida typically fall between $750 and $1,800 depending on the size of the installation and whether targeted VOC or amine sampling is needed.
No. Most properly installed spray foam performs as intended. Problems arise from off-ratio mixing, excessive thickness, inadequate ventilation, or pre-existing IAQ issues misattributed to the foam.
Yes, but removal is invasive and expensive. Our assessment clarifies whether removal is actually necessary or whether ventilation and encapsulation can resolve the complaint.
We can serve as an expert witness on SPF and indoor air quality matters, separate from the assessment engagement.
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