Heat and cold can be transferred from the exterior walls to the interior walls via 6 main methods. The three main heat or cold loss causes are conduction, convection and radiation that can seep through walls, floors, ceilings and roofs. Other ways heat transfers to interior walls are through air infiltration, air intrusion and moisture [...]
The biggest complaint by apartment building dwellers is about noise from blaring TVs, loud music, arguments, and yappy dogs. Noise through paper thin walls can make apartment dwellers very unhappy. If you are looking for a solution to noise control for a new building look no further than SPF. Spray foam insulation is the perfect [...]
Windows and doors need to be re-caulked as the caulking materials start to deteriorate. Here is a list of common types of caulking and what their approximate life span is. Rope or cord caulk is used as a temporary filler that usually lasts 1-2 years. Easily fills in small gaps in windows by providing an [...]
Spray Polyurethane Foam (SPF) performs in hot as well as cold temperatures, which is why your refrigerator, heater, and hot water heater use this type of insulation. SPF also seals cracks and crevices to eliminate airflow. Some of the benefits on SPF are: High Insulation Value Stops Air Infiltration Moisture Resistant Spray Applied Rigid Lightweight [...]
Spray foam insulation and roofing have the best R value of any material available. Spray foam does not deteriorate over time so you don’t have to worry about sagging. Spray foam roofing and insulation has a R value of 7 per inch resulting in savings of 30% – 50% on your buildings energy costs. Besides [...]
Before considering any type of insulation project you should determine where your problems are coming from by assessing the building condition. The best tool for testing this is a thermal imaging gun or infrared camera which shows temperature differences. These tools can show you if your walls or roof have poor or inadequate insulation, wet [...]
An area that is very hard to insulate is a vaulted and/or cathedral ceiling like many found in commercial buildings today. The old traditional way of insulating high ceilings was to use fiberglass that was nailed down. Over time the fiberglass insulation would then start to sag and hang down due to gravity. The best [...]
There are many areas in your business that cannot be properly insulated with regular insulation. Some of the areas that need special attention are the sub floor and floor joists. These spaces sometimes are tight to get into and maybe just a couple of inches wide and are hard to seal using fiberglass or cellulose [...]
The old standard when insulating walls or attics was fiberglass in sheets or batts. When you install fiberglass it goes between the rafters or boards which still leaves air leaks in between the seams and between the boards of the surface. Spray Foam Polyurethane is a material that properly insulates, fills all the cracks, [...]
There are 3 main types of insulation being applied to walls, attics and roofs. These 3 types of insulation are made differently and need to be applied differently. Cellulose insulation is made from a material that looks like shredded newspapers and is treated with flame retardants. Cellulose is blown in an attic by a blower [...]
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