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Determining the extent of insulation removal In most cases, insulation removal is initiated when recommended by a professional. In the attic, poorly performing insulation may simply be old and/or deteriorating. In the basement, the insulation may have been inadequate and poorly installed. In some...

Turning up the heat during winter is simply a way of compensating for heat loss. It signals two weaknesses in the home. To begin with, heat loss is a result of a poorly sealed building envelope. As well, it’s a sign that insulation is either inadequate or poorly performing. In particular,...

Understanding spray foam products Spray Foam Insulation, a residential application that is gaining more and more popularity, uses Polyurethane Foam to effectively seal and insulate the home. Without getting overly technical, the foam insulation is “sprayed” into a space, using...

For the professionals, the most important consideration when insulating the home is to stop air leakage. The problem in a typical home is that there are dozens and dozens of air leaks all over – holes and gaps and cracks that allow air to come in and out of the building structure without...

For commercial use or residential, Spray Foam Insulation is available as open-cell or closed-cell. Each is typically installed in a specific application, and with the professional recommendation of an expert installer. It’s not a hard and fast rule, but the closed-cell foam is often used as...