Open-cell Foam
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Is Spray Foam the Answer?
An insulation contractor suggests mixing open- and closed-cell foam. Is that the best approach?
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Case of the Missing Spray Foam
A homeowner wonders whether he really got what he paid for, or does he have to bring the installer back
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Does This Roof Need More Foam?
Spray foam contractors recommend one thing, the building inspector says another. Who's right?
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Ductwork in an Unconditioned Attic
What’s a good solution for a 1960s brick ranch house that has the furnace and ductwork installed in the attic?
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High Humidity in Spray Foam Attics
This is why you need to think of these spaces as conditioned attics
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It’s OK to Skimp On Insulation, Icynene Says
A manufacturer of open-cell spray foam advises building officials to approve insulation that doesn’t meet minimum R-value requirements
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Open- vs. Closed-Cell Spray Foam
Two spray foam experts explain their preferences
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Open-Cell Foam Beats Closed-Cell Foam
It’s breathable, less expensive, and greener
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Historic Texas Bungalow Gets a Green Renovation
This green restoration of a 1928 bungalow in downtown Austin was the first historic project to be rated by Austin Energy Green Building. While the aspects of green building are…
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Michigan’s First LEED Platinum Gut-Rehab
Doug Selby of Meadowlark Builders and Michael Klement of Architectural Resource are experienced at energy-efficient remodeling. Working as a team, Selby and Klement were the first in Michigan to grab…
