I'd like to know what I can use as an ignition barrier to cover spray foam insulation, or foamboard insulation such as Rmax, besides sheetrock. This would be for side attic applications, or basement rim joist applications where we need to cover the foam insulation with an ignition barrier but I want something easier and [...]
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Whether you’re making repairs to an existing creating or constructing brand new, spray foam insulation is handy remedy for your insulation needs. Spray foam insulation is smart option for maintaining house warm. But that nit the only use of spray foam insulation it protects your house by maintaining out molds, mildew and pests. The properties [...]
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Icynene insulation is really a complete program for insulation and air barrier. This program seal the walls then seal cavities of floor and ceiling against air movement. Icynene insulation also seals spaces around electrical outlets and light fixtures. It’s a spray foam insulation, which is spread more than an region you wish to insulate. Icynene [...]
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We cannot decide what would be best to use to insulate our new home. We had heard good things about spray foam insulation however we were concerned with making the home 'too tight' where mold might grow on the wood or perhaps mildew should water penetrate the home. Please provide advise as to the best [...]
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We are building a new house and we are trying to find some good spray foam insulation for about 4000 square foot. We are new to this and not really sure what to look for, meaning what is good and worth paying for or what is crappy and not worth spending are money on. If [...]
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I am looking at the differences between spray foam insulation and felt insulation for my loft space. Anyone got any personal experience of spray foam insulation being more effective? I am looking for personal experiences with loft insulation only. foam felt for loft
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I just recently got a 2005 Superior Spa that holds about 450 gallons. Most of the inside already has spray foam insulation on it, but the two access panels(which account for about 1/4 of the skirt surface area) have no insulation. The skirt and access panels are made of wooden planks. I wanted to add [...]
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I want to install spray foam insulation on either the underside of the roof in my attic or on the joists. I've seen a number of kits online, and was wondering how easy the installation is. I'm also looking for advice on whether it makes sense to do the ceiling or the floor? It is [...]
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