wilfadmin Experienced technicians have to suit up and mask to spray foam insulation just as painters do when spraying paint. This can be worse as foam sprayers sometimes have to work in confined spaces. For this reason, preparing your home for spray foam insulation takes just a bit of effort on your part, and should be … Read more
I have been asked many times whether painting spray foam insulation is viable especially when it is visible. Most applications of foam insulation is hidden, underfloor, in roof spaces, in walls. There are circumstances though, when it can be visible such as covering various parts of metal structures. inside or out. Painting spray foam insulation … Read more
We all know how hot sheds become and how cold during winters, so would shed insulation be a viable option to prevent these extremes. Most sheds and buildings are predominately made of metal. These are the hardest structures to insulate from heat and cold due to their excellent heat and cold transmission properties. Let’s face … Read more
If you are considering building a tiny house then one thing on your checklist is tiny house insulation. Many people decide on tiny house living as it is a way to reduce the cost of living. Not only does it reduce the cost of living but will also reduce the carbon footprint which is becoming … Read more
As builders and contractors seek more ways to create quality air and thermal barriers in their building envelopes, it has become increasingly clear that in order to successfully accomplish this, the right insulation material must be chosen from the start of the process. The expectation of your chosen insulation is that it not allow airflow … Read more
Do you consider that you have a sustainable house? We have all heard about sustainable houses, those made of straw bales and other types of renewable materials. We have heard of house structures made with metal frames that are not renewable and also contribute to our global warming crises. (Which unfortunately politicians around the world … Read more
There is one big fact is that you can’t accomplish the kind of energy efficiency you would like by simply adding more insulation. You need an air barrier to stop uncontrolled air leakage. Over 30-40 percent of the cost of heating and cooling a building is lost to uncontrolled air leakage. As well as costing … Read more
The reasons for installing ceiling insulation are widespread. With this sort of insulation there are several reasons why you would want this depending on the building type and roof construction. For example if you live in a multistory apartment building you may need to install ceiling sound insulation to reduce the amount of noise coming … Read more
The heading “Green Home Green Planet” is not what you think, a bash about environmental responsibility, although it comes naturally when considering insulating your home. Just think of the direct benefits of doing this (Reduced costs and more comfort) and that you are indirectly reducing the affect on the planet. Did you know that there … Read more
I hope you have browsed through our website and found out all about the benefits of insulating your home and at the same time reduce your energy costs. If not, I suggest that you do so because insulating your home is one of the most effective ways of actually reducing your energy costs. Each area … Read more