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  • Does Open-Cell Spray Foam Really Rot Roofs?

    Subtitle:  Researchers from Oak Ridge National Lab have said open-cell spray foam is risky — but what did they miss? Images:  Murmurs and hearsay about open-cell spray foam insulation have been gaining traction for a while. It rots roofs, people have told me. Not long ago, someone even told me that in Florida, roofing companies…

  • Spray Foam Insulation Is Not a Cure-All

    Subtitle:  Poor installation can negate the benefits of this popular insulation Images:  Spray foam insulation is a great product. Homes insulated with it can be some of the most efficient and comfortable homes built. I’ve been in plenty of homes insulated with spray foam and can tell you that, when done well, those homes are…