Spray foam

[Exfarmer]

Have young friend with an old workshop made of steel, con block stub walls and asbestos cladding and roof .
he is looking to convert it for hospitality use , cafe shop sort of thing.
i thought he should start by stripping out the asbestos but he has been told that you can encapsulate the asbestos in spray foam. The rodent issue should not be a major problem as it has never been a grain store.
what are peoples experience of this type of product?

 

[chaffcutter]

It’s Ok until you need to get rid of it, just ask @grainboy

I would check it out with Trading Standards and HSE before doing it to be in a food area

 

[grainboy]

Spray foam work of the devil,
Who can guarantee no rat problems,
Remove the asbestos now, and use insulated sheets, job done, future proof,
If it’s in Nr Bury, I can cover that for removal and re clad,

 

[Doing it for the kids]

About to do the same on the next project and looking to reclad with insulated pannels. Main reason for this was due to roof being in a poor state of repair.

I have sprayed foamed before and it worked very well though. It’s not expensive for what it is but it’s a one trip pony. Get them to paint it after, takes them minutes.

If OP is looking long term then spending on new is a good idea. If you want 5 yrs plan then wing it with foam!