I've had spray foam done in my old place, and honestly, it was a game changer—no more drafts or creepy crawlies sneaking in. But man, the smell during installation... anyone else find that pretty intense?
Yeah, the smell is no joke. Had spray foam done in our attic last year, and I swear the house smelled like a chemical factory for a couple days. We ended up crashing at my brother's place overnight just to avoid the headache (literally). But honestly, once it aired out, it was totally worth it. No more icy drafts sneaking in through the ceiling, and haven't seen a single spider up there since.
Funny story though—my neighbor had his basement spray foamed and didn't think to move his cat's litter box upstairs beforehand. Poor cat refused to go down there for almost a week, and let's just say the carpet upstairs paid the price... So yeah, lesson learned: prep your space before the foam guys show up.
Overall, I'd say the temporary stink is a small price to pay for the comfort and energy savings. Just plan ahead, ventilate well, and maybe have a backup sleeping arrangement ready if you're sensitive to smells.
We had our crawlspace spray foamed a couple years back, and yeah, the smell was rough for a bit. But man, the difference in heating bills was unreal afterward. Curious if anyone's tried DIY foam kits—worth the hassle or better to leave it to pros?
DIY kits can be tempting for smaller spots, but honestly, crawlspaces are tricky—tight spaces, awkward angles, and making sure you get the foam thickness right is no joke. I've seen clients try DIY and end up with uneven coverage or gaps that defeat the whole point. Given your positive experience with the pros (minus the smell), I'd probably stick with them if you're covering a decent-sized area. Either way, sounds like it was totally worth it for you in savings alone...nice move.
Have you thought about maybe splitting the difference? Like, let the pros handle the crawlspace (because yeah, those tight corners are a nightmare), but tackle the easier spots yourself with a DIY kit. I've done that before—had the pros do the tricky attic areas, then did some straightforward basement walls myself. Saved some cash without sacrificing quality or my sanity. Might be worth considering if you're still on the fence...
