Similarly to fiberglass, blanket insulation is a great soundproofing material, helping to block sound as well as keep heat in ...

Like rigid foam insulation, the standard thermal barrier is 1/2" gypsum board, but in some cases—like in attic insulation—an ignition barrier like 1/4" wood or 3/8" gypsum board is necessary.

Rigid Foam Insulators Can Save Energy Costs. September 10, 2005. By David Bradley. The building industry's embrace of "green" products has reached the home insulation market.

DEAR TIM: I am currently installing rigid foam insulation around the exterior of my foundation. I’m installing three inches of it to a depth of 10 to 13 inches below grade to keep the heat in ...

The "Rigid Foam Insulation Market By Material (Polyurethane, Polystyrene, PE, PP, PVC), By Application (Thermal, Hybrid, Acoustic), By End-User and By Geography Global Drivers, Restraints ...

The global Rigid Foam Insulation Market is on track for substantial growth, with a projected Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 5.4% by 2028. Rigid Foam Insulation: Building for the Future ...

Insulating your home may help the environment by lowering your energy usage, but unfortunately the petroleum-based foam that's typically used as insulation isn't all that eco-friendly itself.

Q. I am currently installing rigid foam insulation around the exterior of my foundation. I’m installing 3 inches of it to a depth of 10-13 inches below grade to keep the heat in and the cold out.

In the case of panels made of extruded polystyrene (XPS)—a closed-cell foam suitable for wet or dry conditions—that gas has been hydrofluorocarbon-134a (HFC-134a).