Archive for February, 2010.

Should I put spray foam insulation in my crawlspace?

Feb 16

I had my crawlspace cleaned and treated for mold. They removed all the insulation. For potential buyers and my small children, is there a downside to putting in the spray Foam Insulation instead of fiberglass?
The mold was from ground water, the flooring always stayed dry. I have fixed the correctable drainage and will be installing some internal drainage and a sump pump to keep it dry.

Install – Radiant Barrier Foil

It’s a lightweight, reflective material made of a plastic substrate with a vapor-deposited coating of aluminum that is also used by NASA to protect astronauts during space walks.

This is a premium choice for insulation. It is applied by stapling it to rafters or laying it out over existing insulation. Radiant barrier foil reflects 97% of radiant heat (either keeping it in during the winter or keeping it out during the summer). It is the least-expensive energy improvement you can make in your home.

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Eco Friendly Polyisocyanurate Rigid Foam Insulation?

Feb 11

http://www.homedepot.com/Building-Materials-Insulation-Sheathings/h_d1/N-5yc1vZ1xl5Zbaxx/R-100322369/h_d2/ProductDisplay?langId=-1&storeId=10051&catalogId=10053
I need to find Foam board which is the same as this but i’m hoping to find an Eco Friendly (Made) insulation board. I have an art project which we need to use this to make a chair, And want to know if there are any like it but made friendlier.

You should be able to find recycled sheathing as a green building product. Thermo-Ply, made by the Berry Plastics Building Products Group, may be a good alternative.

http://www.berryplasticsbpg.com/products.aspx?page=thermo-ply

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