Have you noticed during summer the temperatures in the attic and basement areas are hot enough to barbeque in (sans grill!)? Each room in the house should be inviting, but during extreme weather months entering these areas seems more like self-inflicted torture. If you are profusely shaking your head in agreement, may I suggest that [...]
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When applying spray foam insulation it will tell you how much board feet it covers. e.g. two part foam kit for 200 board foot. What does that mean exactly? Board Feet has it’s origins in the lumber industry- it is [...] When 2 Part Foam is sprayed onto your walls, floors and ceilings, the shell of your home becomes protected. It’s this protection that blocks heat gain in the summer and heat loss in the winter, thus preventing dramatic temperatures changes in the home. Correctly installed, insulation delivers comfort and lower energy bills during the hottest [...] Polyurethane foams provide insulation in homes throughout the year. This foam is sprayed throughout the home onto ceilings, walls, and floors in an attempt to provide protection from the fierce heat of the summer as well as the biting cold of the winter. When properly installed, the insulation results in a comfortable living space and [...] spray foam kit You know the world is a crazy place when anyone with a DIY-handicap can sing the praises of polyurethane spray foam insulation! Fixing drafty attics floors, basement walls, and other oddly opened areas has never been easier. What’s in a Spray Foam Kit? Spray foam kits for DIY projects generally consist of: foam (obviously), [...] So what’s the difference? 90% closed cell polyurethane foam, R value of 6.8 The easiest way to think of foam is to think of it liked whipped cream in a can. Two components involved: the cream and air. If you increased the amount of air in the product by 10x, you would get a lot more coverage [...] Yes that’s right. From now until Dec 2010 you can save 30% – up to $1500 on your taxes by insulating your home. Recently, Congress updated to “The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act” (2009 IECC & Amendments) – basically, increasing the existing federal tax credit for installing insulation (e.g., 2-part spray foam) in an existing [...] |
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