Spray foam insulation is a popular and effective way to insulate homes and buildings. However, there are several myths surrounding it that prevent some people from using this energy-efficient insulation. Let’s look at the top five myths about spray foam insulation and learn the truth. Myth #1: Spray foam insulation is too expensive. One of …
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Do you have difficulty keeping your home cool in summer and warm in winter? This is not surprising when you see how much air can escape a home. In some cases it can be like keeping a window open 24 hours a day all year long! Simply topping up your traditional insulation won’t seal those …
Icicles may look pretty, but if they form on your home’s eavestrough, the truth about these icy shards is chilling. Why Ice Dams Form Ice dams form when warm air from inside your home escapes through your attic roof due to poor insulation and possibly ventilation. The warm air will melt any snow on your …
Though there are many types of insulation on the market, spray foam insulation has become the standard type for thermal insulation in many homes. You may be wondering how much does spray foam insulation cost. Several factors influence the price such as: insulation type (open or closed cell) labor costs size of the area to …
Home energy-efficiency is a topic on the minds of many homeowners. We want to help the environment and be kind to our pocket books. There are small things we can do, such as replace incandescent light bulbs in our homes with LED or compact fluorescent bulbs, but how about improving or upgrading your insulation? You …
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When it comes to choosing insulation, some research and asking questions are some of the best ways to ensure that your insulation choice is safe, well-ventilated, energy efficient and can perform optimally over the long-term. The tips below provide you with some items to consider when researching various insulation options including spray foam insulation. A …
Energy efficiency is key to sustainable building design. An important component is insulation. One of the most efficient and cost-effective types of insulation is closed cell, medium density spray foam. This type of insulation is most suitable when a water, vapor, or air barrier is needed. When specifying insulation in a sustainable building project, we …
There are many brands of spray foam insulation on the market today. Choosing which one is best for your residential or commercial project can be daunting. When you ask the right questions you can avoid problems such as: Poor quality product Foam not applied correctly to local building code requirements Missed spots resulting in non-optimal …
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One of the biggest bites to your wallet comes from home energy costs. There are many ways to save on energy. Some are simple and cost nothing, while others will require an investment. With the cost of living rising, we hope these five energy efficiency tips will help you to better control your home expenses. …
The U.S. Green Building Council’s LEED for Schools Rating System recognizes the unique nature of the design and construction of K-12 schools. They note, “In a typical school, one-third of the energy used goes to waste. This is largely due to old and poorly functioning equipment, poor insulation, and outdated technology, like that found in …
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