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Why does my house smell bad after spray foam installation? Botched spray foam job and corrections

A bad spray foam job can really stink. Installing spray polyurethane foam insulation, even in an already occupied home, usually just results in greater comfort, increased energy-savings, and more homeowner happiness. But a botched spray foam install can be a whole different kettle of fish. In fact, it might even smell like a kettle of

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Pitfalls of spray foam insulation gone wrong

Spray foam insulation is often called a miracle product. But if you allow an improperly trained/uncertified/incompetent/just-plain-lazy contractor to do your installation, you may end up needing a whole other kind of miracle!  Spray foam insulation gone wrong can be a costly mistake, not only financially but a health hazard also.  The spray foam product itself

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Will spray foam prevent outside pollutants from entering my home?

Ah, Spray Polyurethane Foam. How do I appreciate thee? Let me count the ways. This may sound silly but when you get the results of: Lower energy costs Seal cracks/voids with no settling or shrinking Reduce noise Provide greater climate comfort Increase structural strength Deter pests Lower my carbon footprint (Wow. That’s a lot of ways.)

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Can a house be too airtight?

Indoor Air Quality Facts “Once upon a time, there was a house that was SO well-insulated that it was TOO airtight.” The famous first four words here are key when discussing indoor air quality. Modern building science tells us that times have changed, making this little scenario nothing more than a “back-in-the-day” fairy tale. The

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