Re: Scam Warning
Posted: Tue May 17, 2022 6:25 pm
I had a cold call from a company yesterday telling me that I may be eligible for a grant to make my home more energy efficient.
This company does "Logic Foam". They spray it to the underside of the roof to improve heat insulation.
After the call I put my brain into gear and realised that this foam appeared to have the same fundamental flaw as many other modern techniques and materials that are applied to Victorian homes. Plastic paints, modern mortars, silicon damp proofing. All rubbish because they don't allow the house to breath. They might provide a quick fix, but in the long term create more issues than they solve.
This morning I did a quick google on foam roof insulation and found that UK mortgage companies tend to be unwilling to give a mortgage on any home with it. There's 2 main types: closed cell and open cell. Open cell is better, mainly because it's easier to remove when you want a mortgage.
This afternoon, the rep turned up for his appointment with me. The conversation went like this:
(initial greetings and warm-up questions)
What are the downsides to foam roof insulation?
The Cost.
(pause of a few seconds)
What about mortgage companies?
(Launches into a speech) In the past other companies have done improper closed cell installations We do open cell, install it properly, get it certified, inspect it blah blah blah.
That's bullshit!
(Continues his speech)
That's the end of this conversation.
(Tries to continue his speech).
I don't do business with companies that lie to me.
(Tries to continue his speech).
Get off my property.
This is ridiculous.
Get off my property. Now!
(Tries to continue his speech).
Get off my property.
(Tries to continue his speech).
Get off my property. Now!
(Goes back to his car and leaves).
This company does "Logic Foam". They spray it to the underside of the roof to improve heat insulation.
After the call I put my brain into gear and realised that this foam appeared to have the same fundamental flaw as many other modern techniques and materials that are applied to Victorian homes. Plastic paints, modern mortars, silicon damp proofing. All rubbish because they don't allow the house to breath. They might provide a quick fix, but in the long term create more issues than they solve.
This morning I did a quick google on foam roof insulation and found that UK mortgage companies tend to be unwilling to give a mortgage on any home with it. There's 2 main types: closed cell and open cell. Open cell is better, mainly because it's easier to remove when you want a mortgage.
This afternoon, the rep turned up for his appointment with me. The conversation went like this:
(initial greetings and warm-up questions)
What are the downsides to foam roof insulation?
The Cost.
(pause of a few seconds)
What about mortgage companies?
(Launches into a speech) In the past other companies have done improper closed cell installations We do open cell, install it properly, get it certified, inspect it blah blah blah.
That's bullshit!
(Continues his speech)
That's the end of this conversation.
(Tries to continue his speech).
I don't do business with companies that lie to me.
(Tries to continue his speech).
Get off my property.
This is ridiculous.
Get off my property. Now!
(Tries to continue his speech).
Get off my property.
(Tries to continue his speech).
Get off my property. Now!
(Goes back to his car and leaves).