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Spray polyurethane foam insulationSpray polyurethane foam insulation rough-in inspection checklist
Spray polyurethane foam insulation rough-in is the last time the work is fully visible. Once the cover inspection passes and the walls, ceilings and slabs close, every defect left behind becomes a demolition bill. This checklist walks the rough-in in the order the work goes in, with the photo each item needs before it gets buried. Work is commonly verified against the applicable building code, manufacturer's published instructions. Confirm the edition your authority having jurisdiction has adopted.
- Items
- 4
- Photos required
- 8
- Built for
- Subcontractors
Who runs it
The spray applicator or crew lead checking the bay, with the GC's superintendent confirming the cavity is closed to inspection.
When in the schedule
Immediately before spraying each area, once rough-in inspections are signed and the cavity is otherwise ready to close, but before any foam is laid.
The checklist
Every item, and the photo that proves it
The photo count on each row is what RTI would require before the item can be submitted. Copy the list as is, or load it into RTI and let the gate enforce it.
Substrate and conditions
- 2 photos
Substrate clean, dry and sound
Framing and sheathing free of dust, oil, frost and standing moisture, no wet spots where the foam would fail to adhere.
- 2 photos
Ambient and substrate temperature and dew point within range
Air and surface temperature read and compared to the product's published window, dew point checked so the substrate isn't below it.
Preparation
- 2 photos
Masking and protection in place
Windows, electrical panels, finished surfaces and equipment masked or covered, floor protected, so overspray lands only where foam belongs.
- 2 photos
Penetrations and gaps to be sealed identified
Pipe, wire and duct penetrations, top plates and rim joists that the foam is meant to seal are located and open, none blocked or already stuffed with something else.
What usually sends this back
The failures are almost always the evidence, not the work
- Foam sprayed onto a damp or frosted substrate so it never bonds and pulls away within days.
- Ambient or substrate temperature below the product's window, so the foam cures soft or off-ratio.
- Adjacent finishes, windows and equipment left unmasked and coated in overspray that can't be cleaned off.
Run it with the Photo Gate
A checklist nobody can submit half-finished
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 8 required photos exist. Approved walks roll into a branded turnover package with a tamper-evident record behind every line.
Submission state
The gate is enforced on the server, so it holds even if the phone is offline when the walk happens.
Common questions
- What does this spray polyurethane foam insulation rough-in checklist cover?
- 4 items across 2 sections, covering substrate and conditions, preparation. 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 spray applicator or crew lead checking the bay, with the GC's superintendent confirming the cavity is closed to inspection.
- When in the schedule should this walk happen?
- Immediately before spraying each area, once rough-in inspections are signed and the cavity is otherwise ready to close, but before any foam is laid.
- Why does every item ask for a photo?
- 8 of the 4 items call for photo evidence. 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 rough-in inspection?
- Foam sprayed onto a damp or frosted substrate so it never bonds and pulls away within days. Ambient or substrate temperature below the product's window, so the foam cures soft or off-ratio. Adjacent finishes, windows and equipment left unmasked and coated in overspray that can't be cleaned off.
- 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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