Open-cell and closed-cell are two types of insulation which offer benefits for both new construction and renovation projects. Here, we will compare open cell foam insulation versus closed cell foam insulation to help you make a wise, informed choice regarding which to use for your specific application. Benefits of Spray Foam Insulation Spray foam insulation …
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Spray Polyurethane Foam Why Spray Polyurethane Foam is the Best Insulating Product for Your Commercial Roof. What do athletic shoes, baby bed mattresses, watch straps, bungee cords, and porch cushions have in common? Each is made, at least in part, from the versatile product we know as polyurethane. Polyurethane has been around since the late …
Video review and project details of Zachary Louisiana homeowner with wall and attic spray foam insulation by Sunlight Contractors of Baton Rouge, Denham Springs and Zachary LA. Video Details: Baton Rouge Denham Springs and Zachary homeowners experience with spray foam. This is David’s home out in Baton Rouge Louisiana. David researched and discovered that Sunlight …
Ahhhh. Nothing beats the sound of peace and quiet. Except maybe the jingle of extra money in your pocket. Insulate your home with spray polyurethane foam, and you can treat your ears to both kinds of beautiful music. Soundproof your home with spray foam insulation Spray foam helps cut down on airborne sound transmission, creating …
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 …
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 …
Leaky faucets — no good. Leaky homes — even worse. If your home has uncontrolled air leakage in and out of it, you have a lot more to worry about than an annoying drip-drip-drip. Air leaks waste energy — and therefore your hard-earned money. They can also carry moisture that leads to condensation, which feeds …
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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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Just breathe You need to do it. Your dog Sparky needs to do it. Your nice big glass of red wine may even need to do it. But your house? Not so much. The old-fashioned notion that a house needs to breathe is just that, outdated and out-of-step with modern building science. The truth is …
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Tired of a drafty home? Well, air leaks in your home are fine. As long as you’re fine with wasting money, dealing with drafts and cold spots, and sharing your space with the Mold and Mildew twins. Getting a handle on the amount of air that leaks in and out of your home cuts heating …
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