The U.S. Department of Energy lists nine types of thermal insulation. Some are more common than others, depending on building and construction demands. Here’s the list: Blanket: batts and rolls Concrete block insulation (and insulating concrete blocks) Foam board or rigid foam Insulating concrete forms (ICFs) Loose-fill and blown-in Reflective system Rigid fibrous or fiber…
Business owners have to pay attention to a lot of different things, juggle multiple priorities, and keep a close watch on front-of-house concerns: the business itself, revenue, client, and customer satisfaction. But there are back-of-house — i.e., facilities concerns — that must also be attended to. One of those concerns: attic insulation. This raises several…
Wildfires have been raging around the Pacific Northwest leaving structures damaged or in some cases, completely ruined. Now more than ever, people are looking for ways to keep their buildings fireproof. A fireproof building will help protect not only the structure itself but lives. Although keeping the area around your industrial plant free of vegetation…
Your commercial building houses important materials that require protection from the elements. In the Pacific Northwest, the rain and wind are prevalent, so the last thing you need is a structure that leaks. Whether it’s exterior walls that have cracks and holes or interior walls that need to be at certain temperatures, eliminating air leaks…
A popular topic here at the Spray-On Foam & Coatings blog: What are open cell and closed cell foams? The reason this topic comes up time and time again? Choosing between these two types of spray foam is the main decision that people have to make when trying to figure out the right insulation solution…
You know how they say that if it sounds too good to be true, it probably is? That’s a good rule of thumb. And it’s usually accurate — except in the case of spray foam insulation’s effect on air quality. In this case, the hype is real — and deserved: Spray foam insulation provides better…
A common question we get here at Spray-On Foam & Coatings has to do with spray foam insulation and air quality. Despite the overwhelming safety and energy efficiency of spray foam insulation, many business owners are still unfamiliar with the product. Thus, they’re naturally concerned about how it affects the quality of the air in…
Insulation plays a big role in keeping the heating and cooling costs down in your building. If you have just started researching what types of insulation are on the market right now, you may be wondering which one is best for your specific building. Specifically, should you choose fiberglass, cellulose, or foam insulation? Here are…
Lots of people are learning about the truly extraordinary insulating capabilities of Spray-On Foam & Coatings. In fact, it seems like each year more and more people are discovering just how well spray foam insulation works to insulate buildings and reduce energy costs. We’ve been at the forefront of this innovative technology for almost five…
Among the most worrisome tasks confronting property owners and facilities and maintenance coordinators: How to tell if there is mold in wall insulation. Mold is more than just a sign of weakened or compromised wall insulation. It also poses health and safety risks to employees and customers who come in contact with it. According to…
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