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Rim Joist Spring Project

Spring is a wonderful time.  It also rains a lot.  That means damp basements for lots of homeowners.  One of the most important areas to seal a home is in the Rim Joists and Sill Plate.  This is a critical area where the house meets the foundation.  Unfortunately, lots of moisture, air, and even insects [...]

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Foam Stops Air Flow

Stuffing fiberglass batts between floor joists is a common method of insulating rim joists in homes.  Unfortuanately, fiberglass doesn’t stop airflow because it isn’t a seal, so air not only flows around it but through it. Foam It Green spray foam kits offer a higher R-value, a tight seal and a vapor barrier.  It is [...]

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Foam your Rim Joists

Gone are the days of stuffing fiberglass into the cavity of rim joists to insulate them.  Fiberglass doesn’t stop the air flow.  Foam It Green completely seals the area stopping all air and moisture from infiltrating into your home.  And with an R-Value of 7 per inch, you get a tight seal AND good insulation. Whether [...]

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