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Building science can be confusing. Here’s how to figure out condensation vs. vapor.

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Foam It Green Performance: A high R-Value minimizes hot and cold spots in a home to improve efficiency and comfort. Rigidity provies added structural integrity to walls. As a secondary moisture vapor retarder, it helps reduce the risk of moisture intrusion in the wall cavity Foam It Green provides homeowners and business owners: Outstanding energy efficiency Superior [...]

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It’s been around since the 70′s but polyurethane spray foam has gotten increasingly more efficient in kit-form.  With ASTM E-84 Class 1 status making it safe to use in homes, it has triple the benefits of other insulations for only double the cost.  It has an R-Value of 7 per inch which is unheard of [...]

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Basement walls should have an R-Value of 20.  Warming basement walls is a great way to protect your family from mold.  Energy codes in colder climates have at least a R-10, but if you can afford to do 3 inches of Foam It Green closed cell foam, you’ll be very happy with the vapor barrier [...]

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Up to 40% of home heat loss can be attributed to an inadequate barrier system, which allows air to leak through holes, cracks and gaps in the thermal building envelope.  Foam It Green will seal those areas, providing for a better air barrier system, critically important for economic moisture control, thermal transfer, and structural integrity.

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Foam it Green closed-cell spray polyurethane foam insulation forms an air barrier and moisture barrier in addition to its high R-value (7 per inch).  It is efficient in a wide variety of humidities.  Foam it Green reduces drafts considerably while creating sturdier, quieter homes.

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