Practical uses for foam sealant

When you hear the term foam sealant it may leave you a little puzzled. However, there are a lot of practical uses for foam sealant, and this includes around the house. In most cases foam sealant is nothing more than an expanding polyurethane foam. It is fantastic for stopping those pesky leaks around window jambs. Let’s take a look at some additional uses for foam sealant that you may have not thought of.

Typically a 12 ounce can of expanding polyurethane foam sealant yields far more product than a simple window jam will need, so how do you put it to good use before the nozzle gets all clogged up?

Well, you could consider securing doorknobs. It is fairly easy to do. If you have a wobbly knob then all you have to do is pull the knob on any hollow bifold door and injected through the screw holes. This will provide a far more solid backer to anchor the knob.

Another not so commonly thought of way to use foam sealant is in the bathroom. It can be used around the pipes in order to prevent plastic waste lines from making noise when the water is running through them. It is great when used where piping intersects with the joints in the floor.

Believe it or not, foam sealant is a great alternative to use when you are packing up your breakables. All you have to do is spray it into any plastic bag and seal the opening. You can press your items on the top to create a protective barrier that is also form fitting, are in layman’s terms, a mold.

Some of the more creative types will even use foam sealant in landscaping. That’s right! Foam sealant can be used to bind it together rocks and even make a waterfall. The truth is the possibilities are only as limited as your imagination.

Did you know that with foam sealing you can keep squirrels and other pests out of your attic? Sure you can. Just use chicken wire to stuff gaps under the eaves of your roof and then fill the holes with foam sealant. It’s really that easy.

Securing windows is another fantastic way to utilize your left over foam sealant. All you have to do is add the foam around the frame of the foundation of your replacement windows hints anchoring them to masonry walls.

Love the country, but don’t quite love the bees and wasps? Hit that hive with pesticide and seal their entry and exit with your leftover foam sealant. It keeps you safe, and is guaranteed to keep those pests where they are meant to be.

Like using the foam sealant in the bathroom around pipes, you can also use it in the washroom around the water supply pipes. This is best to dine with the pipes actually meet the walls, and it will make the spin cycle vibrate less.

Try injecting foam sealant between the stem wall and the back of your garbage doorjamb to keep the bugs out of your garbage. This is a common entry point, and adding the foam sealant will keep these pests away.

Finally, if your floor is giving underfoot by your tub then foam sealant may just do the trick.Fill the bathtub with water, and once that has been completed fill any spaces with the foam sealant. Try also extending the strong nozzle and spraying between wall cavities or access panels close to the drain.

These are just a few practical ways to use foam sealant. If you have any additional ideas, tips or tricks please let us know.