Icynene Spray Foam Insulation Archives
Here are EcoTec, we love hearing from our customers. In fact, we were thrilled to pieces when we recently saw that a customer had posted about his experiences with spray foam insulation on the Chicago Duplex-Down Rehab blog. Here’s an excerpt: Its [spray foam insulation] more expensive that normal fiberglass insulation, but FAR superior, and [...]
In San Antonio, Texas, CPS Energy is taking a closer look at energy efficiency in three homes with identical floor plans but varied degrees of efficiency. The company had the three homes built and sold them with the understanding that the owner’s energy use would be carefully monitored for research purposes. The control home was [...]
Building a net zero energy home that can stand up to harsh New England winters is no easy task, but George Keithan, founder and president of Consulting Engineering Services in Middletown, CT wouldn’t settle for anything less. The result is a 3,600 square foot New England Farm House Style home that was completed in November [...]
Many people who install insulation do so for the environmental benefits (namely the reduction in energy use). Ironically, some insulation materials use blowing agents that can actually cause greenhouse gas emissions, thus negating some of the positive environmental impact. A recent article on BuildingGreen.com discusses how to avoid the global warming impact of insulation. In [...]