Spray Foam Insulation- Page 4 of 6
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Spray Foam Insulated Homes Need Ventilation
Contractors who don't ensure adequate ventilation put themselves — and their customers — at risk
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Does Open-Cell Spray Foam Really Rot Roofs?
Researchers from Oak Ridge National Lab have said open-cell spray foam is risky — but what did they miss?
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Thermal Barriers and Ignition Barriers for Spray Foam
The code is complicated, poorly written, subject to interpretation, and often unenforced
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Open-Cell Spray Foam and Damp Roof Sheathing
When open-cell spray foam insulation is installed on the underside of OSB roof sheathing, the sheathing sometimes gets damp
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Sticking With Spray Foam for My Renovation
I wanted to try a different type of insulation, but it just didn’t make sense to switch horses in midstream
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Air Leaks in Homes Insulated With Spray Foam
After using spray foam to create an air barrier in an older brick home, we were surprised to discover a high rate of air leakage
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Spray Foam Insulation Is Not a Cure-All
Poor installation can negate the benefits of this popular insulation
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Spray Foam in Cold Climates
You can’t install spray foam on a cold, wet substrate
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Insulating Low-Slope Residential Roofs
Unless you’re careful, your low-slope roof can end up with damp sheathing
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Spray Foam Insulation Is Not a Magic Bullet
It’s time for me to bad-mouth something besides batt insulation