Did you know that, according to the US Department of Energy, 40% or more of a home’s energy loss is due to air leakage? In a typical three bedroom house, 25% of heat energy is lost through windows and doors, 35% through uninsulated walls, 25% through an uninsulated roof, and 15% through uninsulated floors. Spray [...]
Here is an excellent chart from a study by William Cullen of the National Roofing Contractors Association. This chart shows the impact of hail on various roofing structures.
It can always be challenging to keep a building’s occupants satisfied with their environment. Here are a few quick things to check before deciding to make major renovations: Check dampers. A stuck damper can result in much more dramatic temperature imbalances in your building. Check thermostats. A problem here may not necessarily be caused in [...]
The American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers states that thermal comfort is achieved when 80% of a building’s occupants are satisfied with the environmental conditions. While it is extremely challenging to satisfy everyone all the time, particularly when people have varying metabolisms and methods of dress, there are some things that can be [...]
Kohls Foam Systems installed a new roof on Amory Lovins Roof (see the post). The Rocky Mountain Institute is at the forefront of sustainability and energy conservation. They call themselves a “Think and Do Tank”, because they not only research and educate, but they also develop and consult. It is an honor and a great [...]
Amory Lovins is the cofounder, chairman, and vhief scientist of the Rocky Mountain Institute RMI), and orgainzation that does research, consulting, speaking, and publication on the field of sustainability, particularly with regards to energy and resource efficiency. In 2009 Kohls Foam Systems was selected to replace the the roof on Amory Lovins house, the original [...]
We will be attending the 2010 Spray Foam Conference, held by the Spray Polyurethane Foam Alliance at the Orlando World Center Marriott Resort & Convention Center from February 14-17, 2010. For more information visit http://www.sprayfoam.org/.
Want to learn more about spray foam insulation? Bobby’s Best offers an introductory article here: http://www.bobbysbest.com/blog/spray-foam-insulation/
Many people think of roofs when they think of spray foam, but you don’t need to have a flat or low-slope roof to take advantage of the money-saving benefits of spray foam. 25% of heat loss in a typical three bedroom home is through an uninsulated roof. If you have a typical attic, your attic [...]
Vented attics typically are designed to remove excess heat, reduce the potential for ice damming, and remove moisture from within the building envelope. Insulating your attic with spray foam can change this dynamic in your attic. Because the spray foam is applied to the bottom of the roof deck, rather than the floor of the [...]
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