Painted spray foam insulation

It appears we’ve reached the stage of this rebuild in which one big project will be completed every week. It’s Week Four of the Spring 2020 One Room Challenge™ and today, I’m showing you how we are sealing our historic home from the inside to prevent moisture and weather intrusion and provide a sturdy reinforcement to our old wood siding. Not all progress is pretty but this is my favorite new feature of our house so far! …

Licensed Contractor + Holistic Construction Consultant on Instagram: "Spray foam insulation is permanent, toxic and hides water intrusion. Even in 2020 the EPA published an article that expressed concerns over the toxicity of spray foam stating “The potential for off-gassing of volatile chemicals from spray polyurethane foam is not fully understood and is an area where more research is needed...” Would you install spray foam in your home?"

You just had spray foam insulation installed and you don't like the color, but you don't know if it can be painted. The process of painting foam is...

Licensed Contractor + Holistic Construction Consultant on Instagram: "Is your contractor telling you “spray foam insulation is the best there is” or “spray foam is harmless and is completely dry within 24 hours” or how about “there’s no other option available” ? Well, as a licensed contractor I’m here to share with you they’re wrong. Spray foam is full of downsides and here’s just a few: 🚩the installers are often wearing PPE just to install this insulation 🚩especially when it comes to…

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The truth is that a house or commercial property is not a cheap form of investment. They are low-risk investments with high returns. However, for a property investment to increase in value, one has to give it the best of everything, including insulation. On the other hand, to get the best insulation, you must […] The post How To Choose An Insulation Installer In Seattle? appeared first on Urban Splatter.

Where Not to Use Spray Foam Insulation

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Foil insulation helps reflect heat to reduce excess warmth entering the premises. But you might not like the bare look of this insulating material. So now you’re wondering if it’s possible to paint foil insulation. If you can paint it, how can you do it properly? We researched for your convenience, and here’s what we […]

Foam board insulation is a terrific alternative to fiberglass. Learn why, and where to use it.