Polyurethane Spray Foam For DIYers

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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), [...]

Closed Cell Polyurethane Foam vs. Open Cell Polyurethane Foam

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 but [...]

Did you know you can save upto $1,500 on your taxes by insulating your home?

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 [...]