Spray Foam- Page 3 of 9
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Will This Roof Design Have Problems?
A homeowner questions his architect’s plans for a standing-seam metal roof
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How I Fixed My Leaky, Underinsulated Exterior Wall
Rigid foam, spray foam, and fiberglass now give me an airtight, well insulated wall
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More About Global Warming and Insulation
It’s not as straightforward as many seem to believe
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The Misleading Numbers Behind the Global Warming Impact of Insulation
An article purporting to quantify this effect has misinformed many in the green building community
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Getting Spray Foam Right
Spray polyurethane foam is an incredible material when applied correctly — but in the wrong hands it can be finicky
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BuildingGreen Names Top 10 Products
This year's list includes a variety of products that save energy or water and do less environmental damage than conventional products
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Air Leakage Through Spray Polyurethane Foam
How thick does a layer of spray foam insulation has to be to qualify as an air barrier?
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Flash-and-Batt Insulation
Spray foam between the studs can reduce air leaks, but a continuous layer of exterior rigid foam makes more sense than flash-and-batt
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Building Science Corp. Study Examines Insulation Performance
When properly installed and air-sealed, all types of insulation perform about the same, an updated report says. The search continues for a successor to R-value.
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Prepping for Spray Foam
Getting ready for a foam-insulation crew means doing a lot more than you’d think