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And unfortunately more comes out of the nozzle after you release the button than while you're pressing it.
So convenient a thing it is to be a reasonable Creature, since it enables one to find or make a Reason for everything one has a mind to do. --Benjamin Franklin
"I was gratified to be able to answer promptly.
WOW. What a Ride!
Forget the primal scream, just ROAR. more
The first cu.ft. works great, you will get about 1/3 of your doors and windows done,and its actually kinda fun. more
Features: 20 oz,For voids larger than 2",expands 60%,1" equal to R5 value. Forms a permanent weather-tight seal to minimize drafts and insect infestation. here
Let it expand and dry (usually about an hour but if you can leave it for 24 hrs as it will stop pushing), then cut it off.
Also to know is, how much does great stuff expand? here
Where should you not use expanding foam?
Subsequently, question is, how can you make great stuff dry faster? Dampen for Fast Curing Expanding polyurethane foam sealant requires moisture to expand and cure. If you're applying foam to dry wood or other dry surfaces, or working on a day with little humidity, misting the area first will help the foam expand and cure faster.
It's easy to use because it's: here
When you find a gap or crack that’s a real monster, GREAT STUFF™ Big Gap Filler is the stuff. GREAT STUFF™ Big Gap Filler Insulating Foam Sealant is a ready-to-use, expanding polyurethane insulating foam sealant that fills, seals and insulates gaps up to 3 inches.
1 Skin of cured foam can discolor if exposed to natural light. Paint or coat foam for best results.
2 70 ± 5°F and 50 ± 5 % RH, 1 inch bead diameter, 6 inch length. Cure rate is dependent on temperature, humidity, and size of foam bead. here
HERE'S WHAT MAKES GREAT STUFF™ BIG GAP FILLER GREAT:
No drips, less mess - foam stops where you stop.
Reusable for up to 30 days - use again and again.
Precise, greater control.
It's cubic inches, not square feet, and one can will give you just
about enough to seal around a door with a one-inch gap. I would say
that is about 1200 cubic inches, or 2/3 of a cubic foot.
> Can someone tell me how many sq ft can
> you get from a 16oz can of big gap filler
> after it cures. [links]
Note that there are different versions. Some expand more than others,
on purpose. The minimally-expanding type is for applications where
things might move, like a window or door frame. [links]
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Steve Bell
New Life Home Improvement
Arlington, TX