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Muna wa Wanjiru

How to Do a Proper Attic Insulation

... the walls of attic you should use a long life caulk for sealing the small holes and gaps. The rigid foam board insulation or expanding foam can be used for this purpose. The available liquid foam insulations are of cementitious, phenolic, ... Read Read: How to Do a Proper Attic Insulation

By: Muna wa Wanjiru | 27/06/2008 | Remodeling

Insulating Foundations

... a finished wooden flooring (top), rosin paper and two layers of ½ inch plywood or OSB. Followed by a stiff foam board insulation. This will be quite easy to install and isolate the floor from the earth below. Regardless of the method you ... Read Read: Insulating Foundations

By: Larry B Lang | 23/04/2006 | Advertising

Home Insulation - is It Cold Outside?

... in summer. But they are a good conductor of electricity so no electric equipment or fixture should be installed near to the insulation. Foam Board insulations use polystyrene material and reduce air, heat and water leaks. They provide good ... Read Read: Home Insulation - is It Cold Outside?

By: Blank | 04/11/2006 | Home Improvement
Muna wa Wanjiru

These is What Rigid Foam Insulation is Made of

... living and working place. There are certain problems that need to be taken care of if you install the rigid foam insulation. The foam boards are prone to the potential insects tunneling. This reduces the R-value of the boards. It is also ... Read Read: These is What Rigid Foam Insulation is Made of

By: Muna wa Wanjiru | 27/06/2008 | Remodeling

The Advantages of Using Styrofoam Insulation

... the element from entering the interior. Whether it is cold or heat, Styrofoam is an excellent insulator. Styrofoam insulation is a rigid polystyrene foam material. It is waterproof, efficient and lightweight in preventing the transfer of ... Read Read: The Advantages of Using Styrofoam Insulation

By: Muna wa Wanjiru | 27/06/2008 | Remodeling

Home Insulation Tips

... , wear long sleeves and gloves to protect your skin. Rigid foam home insulation is also known as foam boards. They are more commonly used to insulate the foundation of a home because of their water resistance abilities. Another popular use ... Read Read: Home Insulation Tips

By: Martin Applebaum | 22/01/2009 | DIY

The Importance of Roof Insulation

... have to replace your ceiling boards in your house because it has soaked up a lot of rain that got in and the boards have now become bulgy. Foam roof Insulation can be the ideal tool to solve all your problems. It is easy. All you have to do ... Read Read: The Importance of Roof Insulation

By: alexisamerson | 18/08/2007 | Home Improvement

Cavity Wall Insulation and Home Energy Saving

... wall at regular intervals, insert a special nozzle and blow short strands of insulation material in to the wall cavity. If the house is being constructed anew phenolic foam rigid board or expanded polystyrene foam boards too may be used. Read Read: Cavity Wall Insulation and Home Energy Saving

By: John Mahoney | 22/04/2009 | DIY

Muna wa Wanjiru

The Most Common Types of Insulation Available

... densely packed air cells. These insulators provide good acoustic and thermal insulation. The insulation boards can be faced with reflective coils to reduce potential heat flow. The reflective insulations are fabricated using the aluminum ... Read Read: The Most Common Types of Insulation Available

By: Muna wa Wanjiru | 27/06/2008 | Remodeling

All About New Roof Insulation Technology

... your home and are fed up with power bill surprises than now is the time to take a good look at polyurethane foam roof insulation. It is aplied to the roof surface on the exterior of the home before the actual roof is applied, so it not only ... Read Read: All About New Roof Insulation Technology

By: Joseph Ringwald | 27/10/2007 | Real Estate

House Insulation

... production. Must be covered. Type III and IV (extruded) polystyrene or XPS 4.5 – 5.0 (31 – 35) Commonly blue or pink foam board. Works well in wet conditions, can act as a vapour retarder. HFC usually used in production. Must be covered. ... Read Read: House Insulation

By: John Mahoney | 10/12/2009 | Home Improvement

Structural insulated panels and connection design for steel structures

Structural insulated panels are a combination of building materials. They consist of a sandwich of two layers of structural board with a layer of foam insulation between the two. The Committee may sheet or Oriented Strand Board and the foam ... Read Read: Structural insulated panels and connection design for steel structures

By: James Soul | 07/08/2009 | Business
Benard Worseley

Choosing the Right Roof Insulation

... be based on the climatic conditions in your area as well as its costs.There is a wide range of insulation materials but the most common ones include rigid foam boards, loose-fill, batts, and rolls. Each kind is most suitable for certain ... Read Read: Choosing the Right Roof Insulation

By: Benard Worseley | 08/12/2009 | Construction

Staying Warm This Winter: What's the Right Approach - a Crawl Space Heater or Proper Insulation?

... well weatherstripped. If part or all of the walls are wood framed, place batt insulation against the wall between the studs; if you have masonry walls, use foam board. Be sure that any large gaps in the walls are patched first - any place ... Read Read: Staying Warm This Winter: What's the Right Approach - a Crawl Space Heater or Proper Insulation?

By: Robin Green | 19/01/2009 | DIY

Maximise Your Energy Savings Through House Insulation

... change So, why not save yourself money while helping the environment by carrying out simple insulation retrofitting (foam, spray, blown-in, foam board, etc.) and improving seals around windows and doors today. You can begin to enjoy the ... Read Read: Maximise Your Energy Savings Through House Insulation

By: Stephan Wall | 26/02/2009 | Business

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