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 […]
Fiberglass vs. Bio-based Insulation Material
Insulation plays a crucial role in maintaining energy efficiency and comfort in buildings by reducing heat transfer. There are several common materials used for building insulation, each with its own advantages and disadvantages. Here are some of the most commonly used materials for building insulation: While all of the above use chemicals and have environmental […]
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 […]
The Underlying Cost of Spray Foam
Spray Foam as it’s known today, emerged in the 1980s and has since been marketed as the latest and greatest innovation in home insulation, including as a material for “green building” due to its ability to help conserve energy. This petroleum-based chemical insulation applied on the inside of walls, caught on fast as it offered […]
