December 30th, 2011 at 12:00pm |
On November 2nd 2011 an eight inch thick layer of open cell polyurethane spray foam insulation was applied to the home of Sergeant Allen Hill. Two days later he and his family moved into their newly built house, courtesy of ABC television and the producers of the popular philanthropic show Extreme Makeover: Home Edition. Anyone [...]
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May 29th, 2011 at 7:49pm |
Focusing on energy savings can lead to dramatic improvements, including significantly lower bills, more comfort, better health, and a $20 to $1 saved increase in the value of your building.
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May 6th, 2008 at 6:59am |
It’s time to clean out the garage, pack away the winter clothes and pull out the summer-wear. It’s time to clean out the closets and wash the windows and the floors and the car. But- who here goes so far as to clean out the attic? This year…you may want to! You may want to assess [...]
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April 18th, 2008 at 7:47am |
Let’s start ground up- the crawlspace in your basement will improve the control of air movement up into the home. 1-2 inches is all you need to get the tight air seal and vapor barrier that is so important when you are working so close to the ground. You will get an R-Value of about [...]
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April 15th, 2008 at 7:29am |
A new report says there are 58 Million American homes that were build prior to 1970 that have very poor insulation. So, this year, you may want to use your tax refund to build up your barrier and bubble yourself against high heating and cooling costs. Get this: here are the before and after on [...]
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April 8th, 2008 at 8:30am |
A great way to use your tax return is to make a couple of improvements to your home so you can save even more money throughout the year! Foaming your home is an investment, and we have many suggestions on how to use the foam to improve your home. Stop by our projects page to [...]
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February 21st, 2008 at 8:58am |
There are several advantages to insulating your home: Proper insulation reduces energy costs. A well-insulated structure does not gain or lose heat as quickly as a poorly-insulated one, so it is easier to maintain a comfortable temperature. The retention of conditioned air lowers the demand on the heating and cooling systems. This reduces operating costs [...]
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January 16th, 2008 at 7:22am |
You wouldn’t normally do something that would cost you money and time. Likewise you should not shoot any polyurethane foam inside existing walls. Foam expands 5-6 times after it is sprayed, and could easily blow out your walls. 1.) Spraying blindly keeps you from sealing up all the areas you want. You cannot save money [...]
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