Real estate blog entries tagged with foam insulation

Blog entries tagged with "foam insulation":

foam insulation: NSERDA spells FREE MONEY for helping get your home energy efficient. - 06/02/08 01:20 PM

I just finished helping friends of the family go thru the process of receiving $5,000 in matching funds from NYSERDA, http://www.getenergysmart.org/SingleFamilyHomes/ExistingBuilding/HomeOwner.aspx so that they can make their home more energy efficient. This is from NYS and there are different income guidelines depending on the county of residence. You can get the … (0 comments)

foam insulation: Open cell vs Closed Cell - 04/04/08 09:25 AM

Ok, I am having the HARDEST time trying to figure out what to put in our attic. We just recently found out that my oldest daughter (7 years old) is developing allergies, so along with the attic we're also putting in new floors and ripping out the carpet.
Anyways, we can either … (1 comments)

foam insulation: Best Attic Insulation? - 02/08/08 02:00 PM

I am fascinated with the concept of bio-based semi-rigid foam insulation made from soybean oil. In addition to drastically cutting energy bills and being eco-friendly; it is neat and clean, by comparison to other types of insulation. Please let me know if you know anyone who has used this product and … (4 comments)

foam insulation: Insulating Unvented Attics With Spray Foam - 03/26/07 04:31 PM

I didn't write this one, but it's good information...
by James Morshead
Written for the Journal of Light Construction
March 2007 issue
Closed-cell polyurethane foam provides the insulation, air barrier, and vapor retarder necessary for an unvented attic assembly

As a general contractor, I was taught that attic and cathedral … (11 comments)