Tag: foam insulation
February 17 2025
Mortgage lenders refuse loans on properties with spray foam insulation
Problems continue for owners of properties with spray foam insulation as lenders are still declining to provide mortgages. The BBC reported in November 2024 that a quarter of the UK’s major mortgage lenders will not now lend if a property has spray foam insulation in the roof space. This means that when a homeowner comes...
April 03 2024
Spray foam insulation continues to make homes unsellable
Mortgage lenders are continuing to refuse to lend against properties that have a certain type of spray foam insulation in place, leaving homeowners unable to sell. Spray foam insulation became popular as a cheap and easy way to insulate homes. However, the closed cell type of foam insulation traps moisture, preventing air circulation. This causes...
