Closed-cell
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Installing Closed-Cell Spray Foam Between Studs is a Waste
Why open-cell foam makes more sense than closed-cell foam between studs
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When Spray Foam Goes Bad
Make sure that you hire the installer, not the foam manufacturer or foam brand
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Prepping for Spray Foam
Getting ready for a foam-insulation crew means doing a lot more than you’d think
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Does Open-Cell Spray Foam Really Rot Roofs?
Researchers from Oak Ridge National Lab have said open-cell spray foam is risky — but what did they miss?
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Spray Foam Insulation Is Not a Cure-All
Poor installation can negate the benefits of this popular insulation
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Joe Lstiburek on Spray Foam
At the Building Science Experts’ Session, Dr. Joe explained the latest thinking on this increasingly controversial topic
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PHIUS Measures Its Approach to Spray Foam
Responding to feedback from the building community over its proposal to disallow use of SPF using hydrofluorocarbon blowing agents, PHIUS has deferred to its recently formed technical committee for guidance
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Calculating the Global Warming Impact of Insulation
If you insulate with certain types of foam, thick insulation puts the planet at greater risk than thin insulation
