Welcome to Foam Filled
Is This Annoying Sound Familiar to you?
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We can help with wind induced railing noise.
Our products reduce the railings ability to create noise and vibration solving your balcony railing noise problem.
Is This Annoying Sound Familiar to you?
(to play sound again, refresh the page)
We can help with wind induced railing noise.
Our products reduce the railings ability to create noise and vibration solving your balcony railing noise problem.
Frequently asked Questions
• What factors influence Balcony Railing Noise?
• My Railing Vibrates and hums with the wind, is the Railing unsafe?
• Must all the Buildings Railings be Foam Filled to cure the noise problem?
• Will Foam Filling a single apartment's balcony railing cure the problem?
• What Foam is used by Foamfilled.com?
• Is the foam water proof?
• Is access through the apartment necessary?
• I have curved balcony railing, can you fill them with foam?
• Should the Home owner be present during the time we are working on the balcony railing?
• How much will this cost?
• How soon can you help me?
• How long does it take to foam my balcony?
• Will the foam damage my balcony railings?
• Will the foam weaken my railings?
• I have mechanical railing, can you still foam my railing?
• Can I fill my own railings with foam?
• Is the foam toxic?
• Do you need electrical power on site?
• What factors influence balcony railing Noise?
- Each Condominium building can be influenced by multiple factors some of which include:
Positioning of the building in relation to the prevailing wind direction shape and design of the building, Geographical features that shape the wind flow striking the building, proximity to adjacent structures which could reduce the wind flow, coastal conditions or open spaces that allow for increased wind strength etc. Return to List
• My railing vibrates and hums with the wind, is the railing unsafe?
- As far as we know there are no studies currently available as to the long term effects of wind induced vibration on railings. However your local Building Code sets a minimum strength requirement for Balcony guard rails and it is assumed that your railings meet or exceed this requirement, it is our opinion that extended exposure to vibration may damage the installation. Return to List
• Must all the buildings railings be foam filled to cure the noise problem?
-No, It is possible that there are specific balconies that may be the major contributors to the noise nuisance. Return to List
• Will foam filling a single apartment balcony railing cure the problem?
- Possibly! We have had an exceptional result where one treated balcony solved the noise issue on a eight story Condo. This should not be considered a typical. Each building is unique. Foaming of adjacent balconies may be required. Return to List
• What foam is used by Foamfilled.com?
- We use a two part closed cell Polyurethane two pounds per cubic foot foam. Return to List
• Is the foam water proof?
- Yes, Closed cell polyurethane Foam is highly resistant to the absorption of water. Return to List
• Is access through the apartment necessary?
-Yes, we will require access to the balcony. Carpet runners are used and our crew exercises extreme caution when traversing through the apartment. Return to List
• I have curved balcony railing, can you fill them with foam?
- Yes, there is an additional fee for curved rail, This is handled on a case by case basis. Return to List
• Should the Home owner be present during the time we are working on the balcony railing?
- We are sensitive that we are temporally invading the home. We require that the owner or the Condominium management provide a representative to act as an escort in the apartment during the time we are working on the balcony. In the unlikely event that damage or any other incident occurs we require that the incident be reported to our site Supervisor and our main office immediately. We do not accept any claims for damage or loss that are not reported immediately. Return to List
• How much will this cost?
- Our fee is based upon several variables, 1. The size of the job. 2. The Distance to the Job. 3. The job configuration i.e how much we can foam before moving the equipment. As small job requiring multiple equipment relocations is more expensive. Generally most balconies can be foam filled for less than the cost of a cup of Coffee and a nice Danish a day for a year. Return to List
• How soon can you help me?
We schedule all work on a first come first served basis. To get on our schedule we ask for a deposit. See more in our terms and conditions. (T&C under construction: coming soon) Return to List
• How long does it take to foam my balcony?
This depends on the size of the balcony. Depending on site conditions we can average two to three balconies per day. Return to List
• Will the foam damage my balcony railings?
The foam is carefully measured to fill the railing component to a specific volume. The Foam we use is closed cell and there for will not retain water, This will in the long run be better for your railing by preventing water from accumulating on the walls of your railing components. Return to List
• Will the foam weaken my railings?
No, Foam has been used to strengthen components in industry. There is a link on our links page showing the use of foam in the auto industry to strengthen automobile components. Return to List
• I have mechanical railing, can you still foam my railing?
-We need specific information about your mechanical railing before we can determine if we can -foam your railings. Return to List
• Can I fill my own railings with foam?
- You can certainly try! We would not recommend it, it has taken us two years of development to perfect the foam injection technology. Our first attempts resulted in spectacular messes! Return to List
• Is the foam toxic?
- The foam is non-toxic and chemically inert once it has set, like most chemicals it can be an irritant in its separate liquid forms. We take specific precautions when handling the foam components and have multiple safeties designed in our equipment. Our personal have full MSDS Sheets, and we provide copies to our customers. Return to List
• Do you need electrical power on site?
- Yes, we will require 110 volt 20 amp power on site within 50 feet of the railing where we will be providing the service. Return to List
• What factors influence Balcony Railing Noise?
• My Railing Vibrates and hums with the wind, is the Railing unsafe?
• Must all the Buildings Railings be Foam Filled to cure the noise problem?
• Will Foam Filling a single apartment's balcony railing cure the problem?
• What Foam is used by Foamfilled.com?
• Is the foam water proof?
• Is access through the apartment necessary?
• I have curved balcony railing, can you fill them with foam?
• Should the Home owner be present during the time we are working on the balcony railing?
• How much will this cost?
• How soon can you help me?
• How long does it take to foam my balcony?
• Will the foam damage my balcony railings?
• Will the foam weaken my railings?
• I have mechanical railing, can you still foam my railing?
• Can I fill my own railings with foam?
• Is the foam toxic?
• Do you need electrical power on site?
• What factors influence balcony railing Noise?
- Each Condominium building can be influenced by multiple factors some of which include:
Positioning of the building in relation to the prevailing wind direction shape and design of the building, Geographical features that shape the wind flow striking the building, proximity to adjacent structures which could reduce the wind flow, coastal conditions or open spaces that allow for increased wind strength etc. Return to List
• My railing vibrates and hums with the wind, is the railing unsafe?
- As far as we know there are no studies currently available as to the long term effects of wind induced vibration on railings. However your local Building Code sets a minimum strength requirement for Balcony guard rails and it is assumed that your railings meet or exceed this requirement, it is our opinion that extended exposure to vibration may damage the installation. Return to List
• Must all the buildings railings be foam filled to cure the noise problem?
-No, It is possible that there are specific balconies that may be the major contributors to the noise nuisance. Return to List
• Will foam filling a single apartment balcony railing cure the problem?
- Possibly! We have had an exceptional result where one treated balcony solved the noise issue on a eight story Condo. This should not be considered a typical. Each building is unique. Foaming of adjacent balconies may be required. Return to List
• What foam is used by Foamfilled.com?
- We use a two part closed cell Polyurethane two pounds per cubic foot foam. Return to List
• Is the foam water proof?
- Yes, Closed cell polyurethane Foam is highly resistant to the absorption of water. Return to List
• Is access through the apartment necessary?
-Yes, we will require access to the balcony. Carpet runners are used and our crew exercises extreme caution when traversing through the apartment. Return to List
• I have curved balcony railing, can you fill them with foam?
- Yes, there is an additional fee for curved rail, This is handled on a case by case basis. Return to List
• Should the Home owner be present during the time we are working on the balcony railing?
- We are sensitive that we are temporally invading the home. We require that the owner or the Condominium management provide a representative to act as an escort in the apartment during the time we are working on the balcony. In the unlikely event that damage or any other incident occurs we require that the incident be reported to our site Supervisor and our main office immediately. We do not accept any claims for damage or loss that are not reported immediately. Return to List
• How much will this cost?
- Our fee is based upon several variables, 1. The size of the job. 2. The Distance to the Job. 3. The job configuration i.e how much we can foam before moving the equipment. As small job requiring multiple equipment relocations is more expensive. Generally most balconies can be foam filled for less than the cost of a cup of Coffee and a nice Danish a day for a year. Return to List
• How soon can you help me?
We schedule all work on a first come first served basis. To get on our schedule we ask for a deposit. See more in our terms and conditions. (T&C under construction: coming soon) Return to List
• How long does it take to foam my balcony?
This depends on the size of the balcony. Depending on site conditions we can average two to three balconies per day. Return to List
• Will the foam damage my balcony railings?
The foam is carefully measured to fill the railing component to a specific volume. The Foam we use is closed cell and there for will not retain water, This will in the long run be better for your railing by preventing water from accumulating on the walls of your railing components. Return to List
• Will the foam weaken my railings?
No, Foam has been used to strengthen components in industry. There is a link on our links page showing the use of foam in the auto industry to strengthen automobile components. Return to List
• I have mechanical railing, can you still foam my railing?
-We need specific information about your mechanical railing before we can determine if we can -foam your railings. Return to List
• Can I fill my own railings with foam?
- You can certainly try! We would not recommend it, it has taken us two years of development to perfect the foam injection technology. Our first attempts resulted in spectacular messes! Return to List
• Is the foam toxic?
- The foam is non-toxic and chemically inert once it has set, like most chemicals it can be an irritant in its separate liquid forms. We take specific precautions when handling the foam components and have multiple safeties designed in our equipment. Our personal have full MSDS Sheets, and we provide copies to our customers. Return to List
• Do you need electrical power on site?
- Yes, we will require 110 volt 20 amp power on site within 50 feet of the railing where we will be providing the service. Return to List