Current research in building science indicates that air sealing the living space is more significant in determining overall thermal performance than R-value alone. Attics Basements Crawl Spaces Walls & Ceilings How is Spray Foam Insulation used in existing homes? Attics 30-50% of your homes heat and air conditioning is lost through air leaks in your attic. The chimney effect draws in air at the soffit and releases it through ridge and/or gable vents. As air flows upward through your... Read more
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July 11th, 2011Spray Foam Insulation in Your Home
July 11th, 2011Attics Basements Crawl Spaces Walls & Ceilings A quick look at how Spray Foam Insulation is used in existing homes. Attics Analysis: Most homes are built with vented roofs. Vented roofs draw in air at the soffit and release the air through ridge and/or gable vents. As air flows upward through your attic, it creates a suction that pulls your homes conditioned air with it. Attic stairs, recessed lighting fixtures, wall outlets and mechanical penetrations (water and gas service, telephone... Read more
Energy efficiency: A 21st Century Investment
July 11th, 2011For safe, guaranteed returns invest in your own home’s energy efficiency Homeowners who invest in Spray Foam Insulation will realize financial benefits immediately and for as long as they own their homes. This page focuses on spray foam insulation and it economic return. Your returns are: Guaranteed return – unlike batt or blown insulation, or the stock market, spray foam will not degrade in performance over time. Perpetual, nontaxable return. Once invested your return will continue,... Read more
Insulation Fundamentals
July 11th, 2011In recent years, much of what we do and how we do it is brought on by new technology and new ways of looking at old problems, This is as true in the building and construction industry as it is in communications. New concepts and technologies change the game. Spray Foam Insulation is a game changing concept. Spray Foam does several things other insulation options cannot. The Game Changers Air Sealing, Spray Foam conforms to the building envelope, and fills otherwise inaccessible areas in your homes’... Read more
