Rigid foam insulation packs more R-value per cubic inch than fiberglass ... ceiling, joists, and roof rafters in a home.

Knowing how to insulate an attic while leaving adequate clearance can be tricky. That’s because insulating it to the proper R ...

Most people don’t devote much time to thinking about roof insulation ... The material used for the rigid insulation board will affect the R-Value as well as the cost; the higher the R-Value ...

Ken Gayer, head of foam blowing agents for Honeywell, says new rigid closed cell foams are better insulators. Closed cell foams have insulation value of R-6 per inch compared to R-3 for fiberglass ...

After 10 years in print journalism, Nick transitioned to the home improvement space. He has specialized in maintenance, mortgages, home warranties, moving, car shipping, home security and more for ...

It then slopes down slightly and bends over the top of the foam insulation. This flashing prevents water from getting behind the panels. The R value of rigid foam insulation increases with the ...

The Dow Chemical Co. has agreed to purchase the assets of the Celotex Corp.'s rigid foam insulation business ... Celotex product brands - Tuff-R, Super Tuff-R, Sturdy-R and Thermax Insulating ...

Insulating and air sealing are effective ways to reduce the carbon footprints of homes and other buildings, and rigid foam panels ... Andino led R&D for the firm’s insulation and roofing business.

DEAR TIM: I am currently installing rigid foam insulation around the exterior of my foundation. I’m installing three inches of it to a depth of 10 to 13 inches below grade to keep the heat in ...

Tapered rigid roof insulation from Kingspan Insulation has been used in the renovation of a primary care centre in Washington, Tyne and Wear The Thermataper TT47 rigid PIR tapered roof insulation ...