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Insulation
Installing insulation to a home is a great way to cut down on heating and cooling costs while improving energy efficiency. Adding it to attics, ducts, exterior walls, and basements can provide resistance to heat flow.
News
May 01, 2013
The newly formed Energy Efficient Foam Coalition announced its opposition to two building code proposals that would side-step the current code requirement for a long-standing fire safety test known as the E-84 Steiner Tunnel Test.
Products
April 03, 2013
Progressive Foam Technologies introduced two collections of siding insulation: the Fullback FC Premium Series and H2O Premium Series.
Products
April 03, 2013
Fomo’s High Flow Technology allows intricate cavities and spaces to be filled at three to four times the depth of traditional pour-in-place foam.
News
March 08, 2013
While special considerations were necessary in providing the heating and cooling systems for one of the first passive houses built in the U.S., mostly conventional materials were used for the building envelope.
Features
February 19, 2013
Structural engineer and expert framer Tim Garrison presents his assessment and recommendations from a recent framing inspection.
Products
November 20, 2012
Sto’s Insul-X is an extruded polystyrene foam insulation board used as the continuous insulation component for the company’s Energy Guard systems.
Products
June 13, 2012
Knauf’s new system combines its EcoSeal water-based elastomeric sealant with either its EcoBatt or Jet Stream Ultra Premium Blowing Insulation.
Products
June 13, 2012
This line of Styrofoam brand rigid insulation products from Dow helps regulate the flow of air and moisture in and out of the house.
Products
April 02, 2012
Mastic Home Exteriors by Ply Gem introduces a new certified green insulated siding system.
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