Expanding Foam Under Roof Tiles

The roof is covered in expanding foam.

Expanding foam under roof tiles.

How to stop birds nesting under roof tiles. We have seen a product called stormflex that s says it does a better job at repairing tiles etc than spray on foam. Cut it about 1 2 in. A good diy approach is to cut rigid foam insulation to fit between the joists.

Here are a few ways you can keep pesky birds from nesting under your tile roof. If your loft or walls aren t insulated it s worth checking whether you can get free insulation from your energy supplier first. Shim the rigid foam in place with little chunks of foam. Don t forget to caulk or foam the joint between the sill plate and the foundation too.

The problem is the timbers in your roof need to breath and they cant with all the foam covering. It apparently sticks like strong glue and completely covers the inside of the roof tiles so you can no longer see the tiles to a depth of 55 mil. Not a lot im afraid sorry to be the bearer of bad news but it sounds like your roof has been the victim of a scam firm such as w rmroof where they promise a lifetime guarantee by spraying the inside with expanding foam. Basically this will secure the roof and stop the need for the roof to be replaced.

Other products that say they repair roofs. Eaves are the edges of the roof which overhang the face of a wall. Undersized so it s easy to fit in. Then fill the space around it with expanding foam.

We have identified that the roof is leaking in several places. Hi we recently moved into a new house. The spray foam is similar to the expanding foam. Spray foam insulation costs and savings.

Some energy firms offer this to customers eligible under the eco scheme for example if you re on government benefits or your home is among those which. A roof breathes without spray on foam insulation to some extent and it also allows you to see where any dampness is coming in and repair it in this area. Some of the leaks clearly come from around the chimney and another from where the side extension connects to the main body of the house.