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- Environmental|Recycled insulation materials
Did you know 90% of US homes are under-insulated and that heating and cooling of all buildings comprises 29% of the total US energy budget? If all US homes were insulated to 2012 standards, electricity use would decline by 5% ...
- Recycled insulation materials
Your personal carbon footprint is the sum of all the greenhouse gas emissions that you cause by your daily activities, such as using electricity, driving a car, or disposing of waste . It is a measure of how much you ...
- Recycled insulation materials
Foam products are widely used in various industries such as construction, packaging, and refrigeration. The quality and performance of foam products depend largely on the type of blowing agent used to create the cellular structure of the foam. Blowing agents ...
- Recycled insulation materials
Continuous insulation is a type of home insulation that involves installing a continuous layer of insulation over the entire exterior surface of a building, including the walls, roof, and foundation. The goal of continuous insulation is to eliminate thermal bridging, ...
- Recycled insulation materials
What is R-Value? R-value is a measure of how well an insulating material resists heat flow. The higher the R-value, the better the insulation. R-values are measured in per inch of thickness. For example, an R-13 insulation has a thermal ...
- Recycled insulation materials
The Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) can be helpful to commercial real estate owners in a number of ways. First, the IRA extends and expands the Section 45L tax credit for energy-efficient commercial buildings. This credit can be used to offset ...
- Recycled insulation materials
An insulation upgrade may not seem like an essential project at first glance. However, just like insulation itself, the benefits of good insulation aren’t always easy to see at first glance, but become very apparent over time. In truth, proper ...
- Recycled insulation materials
Does your house always feel chilly in winter, even when you know your heater is going? Do you feel cold air drafts around doors and windows? If so, there’s a good chance that your home is not properly insulated. While ...
- Recycled insulation materials
The green movement has been growing steadily over the past decades. More and more people—and businesses—are taking steps to conserve and preserve valuable natural resources, and with good reason. Every year, new and innovative options for green living are becoming ...