Choose The Right Spray Foam Insulation

Fire Draft in attic left by unsealed vent hood pipe.

One of the biggest benefits of open cell foam is that it expands so much after it has been applied, meaning it can insulate hard to reach nooks and crannies in a home. These types of areas can be hard to insulate with closed cell foam. Open cell foam is excellent for soundproofing where a single application can completely fill the area between studs.

Attic Stairs = Energy Wasting Hole in Your Ceiling

Gary Smith - Home Inspector - Stairway

As a building consultant, I have the privilege of visiting countless homes, often gaining access to spaces rarely seen by homeowners, like the attic. And in almost every home with an attic, there’s a common and incredibly useful feature: the folding stairway, often conveniently built into the ceiling of a hallway or laundry room. They […]