Don't Blame The Tools

By Author: Andrew Richards
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While bad workmen blame their tools, really appalling ones don't have the right kit in the first place! When it comes to applying expanding foams or sealants, if you haven't got a foam gun to hand you will almost certainly regret it! Widely used in the construction industry, a foam gun should be considered ‘standard issue' amongst builders and DIY enthusiasts alike.

Foam guns basically provide excellent control over the product you are using. This is crucial when using expanding foam as it allows you to apply foam evenly and cleanly. The big advantage of using a good foam gun is that it will also minimise waste.

Foam Gun Uses:

Expanding foam has all manner of uses, both in the building industry and for smaller projects around the house. An excellent and durable form of insulation around hot and cold water pipes, ideal for filling cracks and crevices that cause draughts and invaluable for fitting and securing door and window frames. Because of its nature, expanding foam can easily get out of control! A foam gun will allow you to apply the material evenly; using only a light pressure on the gun you can ...
... control the flow of foam and work on even the smallest areas to create a sound seal.

Foam guns need some care and attention and whatever the job you are working on, you will need to ensure that they are thoroughly cleaned after each use. A specialist solvent will need to be run through the gun if you have used expanding foam; this will clear the tubes thoroughly, leaving the gun ready for the next job. Cleaned correctly after use a foam gun will last for many years, however a blocked gun will cause considerable frustration and take up time and effort to repair.

Spend Now, Save Later:

While there are a number of expanding foam products on the market that are designed to be hand-held or have disposable applicators, a foam gun is not an expensive item and a well made gun will prove a great investment. The guns are available in standard sizes, designed to fit standard tubes of foam and sealant. In terms of ease of application there is really no other way when it comes to foam. Often holes and gaps that need filling to reduce draughts and moisture are small and can be in difficult areas to reach. A gun gives you a greater flexibility and is ideal for reaching into small or awkward areas to apply an effective amount of foam or sealant.

A foam gun is an excellent, affordable and easy to use tool equally essential in the toolbox of any professional builder or DIY enthusiast. Used properly and cleaned after each use a foam gun will last for many years.

A Foam Gun can be used with a comprehensive range of industry grade expanding foams and sealants to fill cavities, cracks, seal draughts and insulate pipe work.