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   Heinrich | Dec 29, 2004 05:07pm | #1

   If you are using the small spray cans just set the can in warm water (not hot) and let the can and contents heat through.  Professionally sprayed insulation can not be applied cold as it will not expand when very cold.  I would suggest 70-80 degrees F.  Once you warm the can and contents therein, put the can in a beer can kozy.  These are the insulating rubbery things meant to keep a beer cold in the heat.  Works the same either way.  Wall insulation can be sprayed any time of the year if you warm the chemicals in their respective containers first.  It may not expand to 100% if VERY cold, but if warmed it should stay warm long enough to expand.  Then again, if it does not expand on a test area, it is up to you to continue.

   Keep smiling,

   Heinrich

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   AKHandyman54 | Jan 21, 2005 02:52am | #2

   I myself have been in the market for spray-in insulating foam and came across a product called ICYNENE. It can be sprayed in colder temperatures than polyurethane.

   http://www.icynene.com/

   I live in the eastern interior of Alaska and wanted to know if their product could be sprayed in cold temperatures. They said that they spray all year long.

   Good luck.

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   pebble | Jan 30, 2005 08:33am | #3

   Yes, apparently the icynene foam comes out at 210 degrees. I was concerned because I am having my home done in about two weeks and it has been cold lately. Year 'round is what the guy said.Handyman, painter, wood floor refinisher, property maintenance in Tulsa, OK