What does this spray polyurethane foam insulation punch checklist cover?

9 items across 3 sections, covering repair, cleanup, release for cover. Each item spells out what the person walking the job is actually looking for, not just a box to tick.

Who should run this inspection?

The applicator on a callback, or the GC's superintendent clearing insulation punch before the cavity closes.

When in the schedule should this walk happen?

During closeout, after the final walk flagged thin bays or overspray and before board or cladding covers the foam for good.

Why do these items ask for a photo?

4 of the 9 items call for photo evidence, 4 photos in all. A checklist answer without the photo is a claim; the photo is what makes the record worth something in a dispute and lets a reviewer approve work without re-walking the job.

What most often fails a spray polyurethane foam insulation punch inspection?

A thin bay topped with a second lift that isn't re-probed, so it's still short of the rated depth. Overspray scraped off a window or panel and the smear left behind, or the cleanup damaging the finish underneath.

Can I use this checklist in RTI?

Yes. Start a free RTI workspace, build this list as a checklist, and the Photo Gate holds the submit button until every mandatory item is answered and its photos are attached. Approved inspections roll into a branded turnover package with a tamper evident audit trail.

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Spray polyurethane foam insulation punch checklist

Spray polyurethane foam insulation punch is where small misses become callbacks after the crew has demobilized. This checklist walks the finished work the way the owner and the next trade will see it, with the photo that closes each item instead of a note that reopens it. Work is commonly verified against the applicable building code, manufacturer's published instructions. Confirm the edition your authority having jurisdiction has adopted.

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The checklist

Every item, and the photo evidence it needs

The photo count on each row is what RTI would require before the item can be submitted. Work the list here and watch the gate hold, or load it into RTI and let it enforce the real thing.

Repair

Thin or missed areas re-sprayed and re-probed
Marked bays given a second lift and the depth re-probed to confirm it now meets the specified thickness.
No photo
Pull-away gaps filled
Shrinkage gaps at framing filled and re-checked for adhesion, no gap left at the stud or plate.
No photo
Foamed bays walked for holes cut after the pass
Every foamed bay checked for pipe, wire or duct holes other trades cut after spraying, each one re-sealed so the foam's air seal is whole again.
Patch foam compatible with the installed system
Touch-up material is the installed product or a repair foam its manufacturer lists as compatible, not a can of one-part foam of a different type.
No photo

Cleanup

Overspray removed without damaging finishes
Overspray cleaned off windows, panels and finished surfaces, the surface underneath undamaged, masking removed.
Foam drips and trimmings scraped off the slab and subfloor
Floor under sprayed walls and ceilings scraped clean of foam drips, ridges and shavings, so nothing telegraphs through or holds up the finish flooring.
Empty drums and foam waste removed from the site
Drums, trimmings and masking bagged and removed, drums with leftover chemical handled the way the manufacturer's safety data sheet describes.
No photo

Release for cover

Repaired depths added to the thickness record
Re-probe readings from each repaired bay written into the depth record with the location, so the closeout file shows the corrected thickness, not the first reading.
No photo
Each foamed area photographed as released for cover
Last full view of each wall, ceiling or rim area before board or cladding goes on, showing complete, trimmed foam with the room or grid location visible.

What usually sends this back

The failures are almost always the evidence, not the work

A thin bay topped with a second lift that isn't re-probed, so it's still short of the rated depth.
Overspray scraped off a window or panel and the smear left behind, or the cleanup damaging the finish underneath.

Common questions

6 answers

What does this spray polyurethane foam insulation punch checklist cover?: 9 items across 3 sections, covering repair, cleanup, release for cover. Each item spells out what the person walking the job is actually looking for, not just a box to tick.
Who should run this inspection?: The applicator on a callback, or the GC's superintendent clearing insulation punch before the cavity closes.
When in the schedule should this walk happen?: During closeout, after the final walk flagged thin bays or overspray and before board or cladding covers the foam for good.
Why do these items ask for a photo?: 4 of the 9 items call for photo evidence, 4 photos in all. A checklist answer without the photo is a claim; the photo is what makes the record worth something in a dispute and lets a reviewer approve work without re-walking the job.
What most often fails a spray polyurethane foam insulation punch inspection?: A thin bay topped with a second lift that isn't re-probed, so it's still short of the rated depth. Overspray scraped off a window or panel and the smear left behind, or the cleanup damaging the finish underneath.
Can I use this checklist in RTI?: Yes. Start a free RTI workspace, build this list as a checklist, and the Photo Gate holds the submit button until every mandatory item is answered and its photos are attached. Approved inspections roll into a branded turnover package with a tamper evident audit trail.

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Load this list into RTI, stick a QR tag on the area it covers, and the submit button stays locked until every mandatory item is answered and the 4 required photos exist. Approved walks roll into a branded turnover package with a tamper evident record behind every line.