Minimizing Spray Foam with Flash and Batt Strategy
Spray foam has become one of the most widely used insulation materials in the construction industry since it was invented in the 1980s. There are several reasons why spray foam has become a popular choice for residential and commercial insulation applications. First, it can be installed quickly. Second, it fills cavities and can be sprayed […]
Hempcrete – An Eco-Friendly Building Material
Hempcrete, also known as hemp + lime, is a bio-composite building material that combines the inner woody core of the industrial hemp plant with a lime-based binder. Referred to as “Shiv,” or “Hurd,” the hemp core possesses a porous cellulosic structure, enabling excellent binding with lime. While hempcrete is not a replacement for traditional concrete, […]
The Importance of Sustainable Building Materials
Sustainable building materials play a pivotal role in addressing environmental challenges and promoting a more sustainable future for the construction industry. As the global population grows and urbanization expands, the demand for buildings and infrastructure increases exponentially. However, this surge in construction has come at a significant cost to the environment, including resource depletion, pollution, […]
What is the Best Low Embodied Carbon Insulation Material?
Carbon has been a big topic of discussion in the insulation industry recently. In regards to eco-friendly materials and actions that can help combat climate change, the way materials are made has a huge impact. Carbon is known to be detrimental to the Earth’s atmosphere when produced in large quantities. Most of the things we […]
