Handi-Foam? Quick Cure E-84 (Class 1) spray foam is commonly used for sealing and insulating Rim/Band Joists, Bacement Walls, Foundation Walls and areas where the foam will be left exposed. Other uses include: insulating metal buildings, marine applications, and stage props. Quick Cure E-84 is a medium density (1.75 lb) foam that cures to fairly rigid in several minutes. It can be sanded and painted if desired. It is dispensed using the patented Handi-Gun? dispensing unit for accurate and precise applications.
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Insulation on 5/24/2010 11:48:15 PM
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Entire Home on 5/24/2010 11:46:58 PM
RHH Foam Systems, Inc. manufactures spray foam insulation systems and insulation kits - VERSI-FOAM? two-component disposable polyurethane foam dispensing systems, and VERSI-TITE? single component polyurethane foam sealants.
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Insulation on 5/24/2010 11:46:29 PM
The history of fiberglass insulation dates back to ancient Egypt. In home insulation, blown in cellulose insulation is becoming icreasingly popular. Traditional fiberglass insulation versus cellulose insulation is a big decision in new home construction and each has different benefits when it comes to home insulation. Fiberglass insulation prices are about 7 cents per inch thick square foot. The cost of cellulose insulation pricing is about the same. So what's the big difference between the 2 products? Below is some information about blown in cellulose insulation Vs fiberglass insulation so you can make an informed decision.
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Insulation on 5/24/2010 11:40:42 PM
# Achieves an R-Value of 6.5 per inch
# Provides dramatic savings in heating & cooling costs
# Creates a seamless air barrier
# Prevents the growth of mold
# Highest cost/output ratio of all the various foam types
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Insulation on 5/24/2010 11:39:38 PM
We insulated a 2600 square foot house with closed cell polyurethane foam. Because of the efficiency of the product a 2-? ton HVAC unit was installed. The thermostat is kept on 72 degrees year round.
In the last thirty-six months the owners have not had an electric bill over $94.00.
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Insulation on 5/24/2010 11:37:10 PM
When evaluating the true cost of closed cell foam, it's important to understand just how foam saves you construction dollars in the building process and then how it saves you monthly through your utility bill. To truly compare the differences, we must understand what we get for our money.
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Insulation on 5/24/2010 11:25:24 PM
The Grand Unified Formula of Insulation Value
Here is my attempt at a price comparison formula for insulation:
Value = Cost / (Square Footage x R-Value)
To put this formula in practice, here is an example from an add-on to one of my insulation bids:
Cost $425 / (143 ft2 x R19) = $425/2717 = $.156 per R ft2
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Insulation on 5/24/2010 11:19:20 PM
Injection spray foam makes it easy to retro fit older homes, attics and finished basements that lack insulation with spray foam insulation. Injection foam requires drilling small (usually 1?) holes in the wall cavity so that the foam may be injected. Injection foam will fill voids and cavities around electrical wiring, plumbing and windows without having to remove plaster or drywall.
A few facts about injection foam:
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Insulation on 5/24/2010 11:16:09 PM
Say you have 1200 square feet total outside walls to insulate. That would cost you about $3,600. If you got a loan from the bank for $3,600 - your payment would be about $85 a month. Now, every time that $85 a month was due, so would be your utility bills. If you saved $200 on utility bills every month and paid $85 of it to the loan, you'd be ahead $115 each month or $1,380 a year! Just by using the banks money and your own labor.
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Insulation on 5/24/2010 11:12:32 PM
We considered do-it-yourself foam insulation. It's easy to find polyurethane foam insulation kits online. However, after some discussion we decided that even if it cost a bit more we'd have it done by a professional. It would undoubtedly go quicker and be done better by a professional. We figured that the amount of potential over-spray if we did the job ourselves would probably be costly. Also, the professionals have all the necessary tools and safety equipment.
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Insulation on 5/24/2010 11:09:32 PM
Open-cell foam is soft - like a cushion or the packaging material molded inside a plastic bag to fit a fragile object being shipped. The cell walls, or surfaces of the bubbles, are broken and air fills all of the spaces in the material. ... Closed-cell foam has varying degrees of hardness, depending its density. A normal, closed-cell insulation or flotation polyurethane is between 2 and 3 pounds per cubic foot. It is strong enough to walk on without major distortion.
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Insulation on 5/24/2010 11:08:30 PM
Insulation materials play a primary role in achieving high energy efficiencies in buildings. There has been concern over the health impacts of the material constituents of insulation ever since the problems associated with asbestos became apparent, followed by the banning of urea formaldehyde based insulation. Some health concerns have spread to potential inhalation of fiberglass and cellulose insulation fibers and dust. Always wear a proper dust mask when working with these materials.
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Insulation on 5/24/2010 11:03:00 PM
Spray-on insulation is a powerful and relatively recent plastic material, with an insulating efficiency (rated in R-values) that amounts to the double of traditional insulation products like fiberglass batts/rolls.
Most of spray-on insulation is made of liquid polyurethane or polystyrene, also found in small aerosol cans and used in refrigerators and water heaters (see also, for elements on the environmental impact of this type of insulation: Insulation materials and the environmental issue).
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Insulation on 5/24/2010 10:57:03 PM
Blown Cellulose has the higher savings, lower costs
"R-Value" (an expression of heat transfer resistance) is the standard for measuring insulation performance. At R 3.6 to 3.8 per inch, blown-in cellulose insulation is considerably better than fiberglass insulation which has an R-value of about 2.2 to 2.6. But R-value is only one factor in the energy efficiency of a home. Studies of actual buildings regularly show that cellulose-insulated buildings may use 20% to 40% less energy than buildings with fiberglass, even if the R-value of the insulation in the walls and ceilings is identical. One reason for this is the capacity of cellulose to stop air infiltration and heat-zapping convective air currents within your walls and ceilings, which are inherent with most fiberglass insulation.
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Insulation on 5/24/2010 10:53:44 PM
Air Krete offers a high R-value 3.9 per inch
? Air Krete flows around obstructions in the wall during installation preventing voids
? Air Krete does not shrink or settle in the wall, which eliminates unwanted air infiltration
? Air Krete will not burn - an important consideration especially in homes with older wiring
? Air Krete repels insects and rodents and will not support mold growth
? Air Krete is a true Green product. It contains no Carcinogenic fibers, no CFCs or Formaldehyde. Air Krete is odorless and free of toxins that may affect the chemically sensitive.
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Insulation on 5/24/2010 10:51:38 PM
Spray foam can be used as an insulating and air sealing product for residential wall and ceiling cavities. The insulation is sprayed, via special equipment, into wall cavities and expands to fill all the nooks and crannies in a wall cavity. Excess foam is scraped off the studs to form a uniform wall cavity. Spray foam insulation makes it easy to completely fill wall cavities with insulation and to perform air sealing in the same step.
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Insulation on 5/24/2010 10:50:22 PM
Federal Tax Credits for Consumer Energy Efficiency
If you purchase an energy-efficient product or renewable energy system for your home, you may be eligible for a federal tax credit. Below you will find an overview of the federal tax credits for energy efficiency.
Please note, not all ENERGY STAR qualified products qualify for a tax credit. ENERGY STAR distinguishes energy efficient products which, although they may cost more to purchase than standard models, will pay you back in lower energy bills within a reasonable amount of time, without a tax credit.
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Entire Home on 5/24/2010 10:49:57 PM
Tiger Foam? 200 bd. ft. Kit - FRbr /ASTM E-84 Fire Rated Fast Rise formulation for spraying on surfaces. Covers 200 square feet at 1 or 16 cu. ft. yield. All kits come complete with Gun/Hose assembly, extra tips and instructions, but PLEASE read our FAQ PDF file. Thank you.br /Shipping weight per kit = 40lbsbr /br /Price $335.00
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Insulation on 5/24/2010 10:44:01 PM
Top 10 Reasons to buy Foam it Green? Spray Foam Insulation Kitsbr /Just 1 inch seals out air and insulates. R-7 per inch. Sprays on like paint, expands to 1 inch thicknessbr /The easy to use spray foam kit Professional Results, Your Way, Fast.br /Closed-cell polyurethane spray foam kits E-84 Fire Rated Class I Spray Foam Insulation for use in buildingsbr /No CFCs, Penta-BDEs, VOCs, Urea Formaldyhyde Save Up to $1,500 w/ 2010 Tax Credits!br /Green building material: USGBC and Terrapass Quick and Easy No outside source of pressure or power needed
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Insulation on 5/24/2010 10:43:25 PM
Would anyone be willing to share their cost for spray foam insulation or any estimates they have gotten. Cost per square foot. I have looked high and low and have had little luck. All the contractors I have contacted won't give an estimate over the phone without a visit. We are planning on building a home, there is nothing to see. We are currently in a 40's traditional that is a nightmare to heat/cool. Can't do much without spending more than I will gain in equity. The housing market is junk down here. The price u pay when you live in a small town of 800 convenient to nothing.
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Insulation on 5/24/2010 10:13:52 PM
If you're going to paint or repaint one room or more inside your house, then a paint sprayer can make the job go a lot faster! A paint sprayer is powered by electricity. Once you fill the reservoir at the bottom of the sprayer, all you have to do is to pull a trigger to release the paint.
The best paint sprayer to use inside your house is the airless type. It has less over spray than other types of sprayers.
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Painting on 5/22/2010 10:39:57 AM
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