Spray foam insulation

It appears we’ve reached the stage of this rebuild in which one big project will be completed every week. It’s Week Four of the Spring 2020 One Room Challenge™ and today, I’m showing you how we are sealing our historic home from the inside to prevent moisture and weather intrusion and provide a sturdy reinforcement to our old wood siding. Not all progress is pretty but this is my favorite new feature of our house so far! …

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The right kind of insulation can make a difference to your home. The benefits of spray foam insulation are worth the money, time and effort.

Licensed Contractor + Holistic Construction Consultant on Instagram: "Spray foam insulation is permanent, toxic and hides water intrusion. Even in 2020 the EPA published an article that expressed concerns over the toxicity of spray foam stating “The potential for off-gassing of volatile chemicals from spray polyurethane foam is not fully understood and is an area where more research is needed...” Would you install spray foam in your home?"

Spray foam insulation is a great product. Homes insulated with it can be some of the most efficient and comfortable homes built. I’ve been in plenty of these homes and can tell you that a typical spray foam insulated house…

GE-branded Big Gaps and Cracks Insulating Foam expands to fill and seal large gaps and cracks that are wider than 1-inch. Block out pests, moisture and drafts with a powerful airtight and water-resistant seal. Use this foam sealant indoors or outdoors to weatherproof, spot insulate or seal large gaps and cracks in areas like basements, crawl spaces, foundations, under baseboards, around plumbing, around HVAC ductwork and more. Backed by a lifetime guarantee, GE-branded Gaps and Cracks…

We all know spray foam is an insulation powerhouse, but it's also a versatile home improvement tool. Here are some genius uses for spray foam that you may have never considered.

While I’d love to stick denim insulation in my walls, it’s just not possible without ripping off all the sheet rock. So while the debate goes on for petroleum based insulation products that claim zero VOCs, R-values up to 7.4 per inch, and CFCs and Formaldehyde free, I’d argue that the one-time environmental cost would provide years of environmental savings.