What is actually warranted
There are two separate warranties on a spray foam job and they cover different things.
The material warranty comes from the foam manufacturer and covers the product - that it performs as specified when applied within its specification. It is a manufacturer document, not an installer promise.
The workmanship warranty comes from the installer and covers the application: adhesion, thickness, coverage and the detailing. This is the one that matters most in practice, because most problems with spray foam are application problems rather than product problems.
Ask for both, in writing, before work starts. An installer who cannot produce them is telling you something.
The questions worth asking
- How long is the workmanship warranty, and what does it exclude?
- Is the installer's business likely to still exist for that term? A twenty-five year warranty from a business two years old is worth what you can collect on it.
- What voids it? Water intrusion from an unrelated source, modifications, and use outside the specification are common exclusions and are usually reasonable.
- Who handles a claim - the installer, or a manufacturer program?
Our installation crews carry their own workmanship warranties and their documentation is provided with the quote. Credentials are held by the party performing the work, and the documentation for your job comes with the quote.
Financing
Spray foam is a capital expense, and how people pay for it splits roughly three ways.
Out of pocket for smaller jobs - a rim joist, a crawl space, a garage.
As part of a larger project's financing - a renovation loan, a construction draw, or a mortgage refinance on a major project. This is the cheapest money most homeowners have access to.
Through installer or third-party financing for standalone jobs. Terms vary considerably. Read the rate and the term rather than the monthly payment, which is the number designed to be looked at.
Commercial and agricultural work is more often financed as equipment or building improvement through the operating lender, and sometimes qualifies under efficiency programs.
Rebates change the arithmetic
Available rebate and incentive programs shift, and what was open last year may be closed now. Because the amounts are meaningful, it is worth checking current programs before committing rather than assuming.
See insulation rebates for what is actually open now rather than a list of programs that have expired.
Spray Foam Insulation Warranty Alberta: Common Questions
Does spray foam come with a lifetime warranty? Foam itself does not degrade in a properly built assembly, which is where "lifetime" language comes from. The enforceable warranty is what is written down, with a term and exclusions. Read that rather than the marketing.
What if the foam pulls away or does not adhere? That is a workmanship issue and it is what the installer's warranty is for. It is also why substrate preparation is worth asking about at quote stage - it is the usual cause.
Can I finance a job and use a rebate? Generally yes, though program rules vary and some have requirements about who does the work and how it is documented. Check the specific program before assuming.
Is a deposit normal? Yes, on most jobs. What is not normal is a large deposit with no written scope, no schedule and no warranty documentation.
Get a quote with the paperwork
Get a quote - our quotes come with the scope, the warranty terms and the installer's certification and insurance documentation. See why choose us and certifications.