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To insulate your attic with R-38, you need FOURTEEN inches of fiberglass. You only need 5 inches of Foam It Green foam!  FIG gives you R-7 per inch, and it never sags or settles. PLUS – no matter how many inches of fiberglass you can stuff in any space, it’ll never give you the tight [...]

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Read any manufacturer of fiberglass’ website and they’ll tell you, fiberglass does not feed mold. Fact:  The actual fiberglass itself will not feed mold. Fact:  Fiberglass traps dust and moisture, which create mold in the appropriate situations. So- while fiberglass itself does not FEED mold, it promotes mold.  If fiberglass was so healthy about mold- [...]

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When you see videos of Icynene, it looks impressive.  The contractor blasts in one inch (messy process) and it bubbles up over the studs so they have to go back and shave it down.  In comparison, Foam It Green Closed Cell Polyurethane Foam kits go on lightly like paint and cure to only 1 inch.  [...]

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Polyurethane spray foam is hands down the best insulation you can put into your walls, attic and basement.  Because of it’s closed cell structure, you get the highest R-value per inch, a tight air seal that gives you a sealed building envelope, and a vapor barrier. When speaking with a Foam It Green representative, you [...]

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In this blog, we talk only about foam- foam projects, tips on how to use spray foam kits, etc.  But what do YOU have to say?  Tell us some of your foam stories because what you’ve learned can help others that may be in the same situation now. Thanks for sharing!

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Each area of America has a different set of needs when it comes to insulating a home.  So, how do you find out what you need in each area of your home?  We have a one-stop chart that shows what is recommended for your area. www.sprayfoamdirect.com Check it out and see how much Foam It [...]

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Want something neat to impress your friends this winter at the holiday parties?  While everyone’s talking about how high their heating bills are, you can be the star of the show by telling people all about how LITTLE you’re paying in your heating bills because you foamed your home. But, to be able to brag [...]

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Your home is your biggest investment.  What will you do this year to protect it?  Did you know there is something you can do to your home that will actually put money BACK in your pocket?  That’s right!  Gone are the years you have to pay crazy high heating and cooling costs. That’s right.  I [...]

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Unlike any other form of insulation, Foam It Green polyurethane spray foam insulation kits seals out all air flow in just one inch!  It also provides a vapor retarding barrier and gives an R-value of 7 in just that first inch! What this means to you is- if you insulate your home with Foam It [...]

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Historic Winterplace in Montgomery Alabama is an interesting old home built in 1855 by Joseph Samual Winter.  This home is on the Alabama Register of Landmarks and Heritage because it housed the first offices of the Confederate Army.  In fact the telegram that authorized the first military action was sent to that home.  Today, Maj. Craig [...]

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