Closed-cell Spray Foam
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Another Look at Spray Foam
From the development of blowing agents to post-installation field testing, expert Henri Fennell covers spray foam topics sure to be familiar as well as new terrain
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Residential Spray Foam Applications
Information aimed at getting spray foam installations right to optimize the product's properties
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Off-Gassing Worries Upends a Renovation
Conerns about flame retardants in closed-cell foam prompts a change in plans
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Pros and Cons of Spray Foam Insulation
Spray foam is a problematic problem-solver—here's what you need to know when deciding whether to use it
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Residential Post-and-Frame Construction, Part 2: Foundation
A frost-protected shallow foundation and in-floor hydronic heat ensure optimal interior conditions and occupant comfort
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Does Spray Foam in the Attic Make It a High-Performance Home?
And can it ever be called "high-performance" if the attic insulation is only R-20?
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When There Are Too Many Insulation Options
A homeowner in Michigan sorts through the choices for a new house, weighing wall thickness as well as insulation type
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High Humidity in Unvented Conditioned Attics
What’s going on in these damp attics insulated with open-cell spray foam?
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Will This Roof Design Have Problems?
A homeowner questions his architect’s plans for a standing-seam metal roof
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Air Leakage Through Spray Polyurethane Foam
How thick does a layer of spray foam insulation has to be to qualify as an air barrier?
