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Category: Insulating Foam

Insulating foam such as low and high expansion foam seal and insulate the home or building where applied. Two part polyurethane foam is an example of high expansion foam. Insulating foam limits the amount of unwanted air exchanges, thus dramatically lowering energy costs.

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Comparing 2 Part Spray Foam to 1 Component Spray Foam

Posted on 05/25/201205/28/2023 by Conservation Mart

As the season of extreme temperatures gets closer, have you given any consideration as to how you can regulate the cost of energy? Applying spray foam insulation in the rooms that are poorly insulated, such Read More

Posted in Air Sealing, Insulating Foam, Reducing Drafts, Weatherization, Weatherproofing
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How to Install Outlet Insulation in Your Home or Building

Posted on 03/11/201210/01/2023 by Conservation Mart

Electrical outlets located on exterior walls can act as a gateway for air leaks and energy loss. In fact, this source is responsible for approximately five percent of all energy loss experienced in the average Read More

Posted in Air Sealing, Insulating Foam, Reducing Drafts, Weatherization, Weatherproofing
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Spray Foam Insulation: An Economical Way to Insulate Your Basement

Posted on 09/09/201106/08/2023 by Conservation Mart

As we approach winter, are you among the homeowners who are thinking of how to limit the number of indoor drafts that are common during cold weather months? Reducing the amount of cold air coming Read More

Posted in Air Sealing, Insulating Foam, Reducing Drafts, Weatherization, Weatherproofing Tagged Basement spray foam insulation, DIY spray on insulation
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How to Weatherproof Your Electrical Outlets

Posted on 07/19/201106/03/2023 by Conservation Mart

There are many places where energy may be escaping the home: the basement, attic, and garage to name a few. Electrical outlets and wall switches are sources for air leaks that are very often overlooked, Read More

Posted in Air Sealing, Insulating Foam, Reducing Drafts, Saving Energy, Weatherization, Weatherproofing
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Calculating Board Feet with Spray Foam Insulation

Posted on 12/17/200910/01/2023 by Conservation Mart

When applying spray foam insulation it will tell you how much board feet it covers. e.g. two part foam kit for 200 board foot. What does that mean exactly? Will it cover 200 feet? How Read More

Posted in Insulating Foam, Weatherization
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Polyurethane Spray Foam For DIYers

Posted on 10/06/200906/08/2023 by Conservation Mart

Fixing drafty attics floors, basement walls, and other oddly opened areas has never been easier. What’s in a Spray Foam Kit? Spray foam kits for DIY projects generally consist of foam, instructions, a hose, and Read More

Posted in Insulating Foam, Weatherization
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Closed Cell Polyurethane Foam vs. Open Cell Polyurethane Foam

Posted on 09/18/200905/28/2023 by Conservation Mart

So, what’s the difference? 90% closed cell polyurethane foam, R value of 6.8 The easiest way to think of foam is to think of it liked whipped cream in a can. Two components involved: the Read More

Posted in Air Sealing, Insulating Foam, Weatherization

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