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Updated almost 8 years ago, 02/20/2017
Great Stuff Foam used intead of end cap ? Dangerous ? Okay ?
Hired contractor to remodel kitchen.
Needed vent pipe capped off .
He was supposed to cap off an open hvac pipe that is blowing hot air from the ceiling.
It used to lead to a heating vent in the old wall that was removed.
Instead of using foil duct tape, he sprayed "Great Stuff" foam INSIDE of the 8 inch in diameter active vent/pipe.
I told DH to turn off HVAC heating to avoid drywall dust. Sub didn't even mention turning anything off.
I have looked and looked online but can't find anyone using foam to seal off the entire end of an HVAC vent/pipe.
His excuse for not using the foil tape he had was that it would stick.
Anyone ever use Great Stuff to seal off an entire vent ?
It says it uses a highly flammable gas to expel it form the can and that Great Stuff itself is hugely flammable.
Should we be scared to turn the HVAC back on ?
He used ton in the hole ?
Is this really bad form to use that intead of an end cap ?