Spray Foam Insulation- Page 6 of 7
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Passivhaus and Spray Foam
Does the new rule from PHIUS signal a change in the Passivhaus standard, which until now hasn’t been prescriptive and hasn’t used checklists?
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PHIUS Says No to Some Types of Spray Foam
Concerns about the global-warming potential of spray polyurethane foam prompt the institute to remove some spray foams from its list of allowed insulation materials
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Spray Foam Jobs With Lingering Odor Problems
Smelly foam is rare, but when the problem occurs, everyone gets a headache
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Three Massachusetts Home Fires Linked to Spray-Foam Installation
The Massachusetts Division of Fire Safety warns fire chiefs about the dangers of negligent installations of spray polyurethane foam
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Waiting for EPA Action on Spray Foam Insulation
The Environmental Protection Agency has decided to review information on hazards linked to use of uncured diisocyanate compounds, keeping alive the possibility that they’ll be heavily regulated or phased out
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How to Finish Exterior Foundation Insulation
Options abound for covering up above-grade rigid foam insulation, including one that may surprise you
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Avoiding the Global Warming Impact of Insulation
New data from Environmental Building News shows that the high global warming potential of certain foam insulation materials counteracts a lot of the environmental benefit of high insulation levels.
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Does Spray Foam Insulation Off-Gas Poisonous Fumes?
Open- or closed-cell spray foam insulation is a great way to get air sealing and insulation in a single step, but the health implications are fuzzy
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It’s OK to Skimp On Insulation, Icynene Says
A manufacturer of open-cell spray foam advises building officials to approve insulation that doesn’t meet minimum R-value requirements
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Can Spray Foam Rot Your Roof?
In the Q&A forum, Nick from Louisiana asked why these icicles appeared after he spray foamed the underside of his roof.
