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  • Sturdy Shower Backing

    Low-expanding foam at the contact points keep shower-surround panels from flexing under pressure.

  • Reuse Spray-Foam Cans

    Insert wire inside a spray-foam tube to prevent it from plugging.

  • How To Prevent Spray-Foam Problems

    Prep the space, test the equipment, keep the subcontractors happy, and verify coverage to get your money's worth when installing polyurethane foam insulation.

  • Demoing Spray Foam

    The trick to tearing out this insulation without damaging pipes and wires.

  • Three Ways to Insulate Basement Walls

    For interior insulation, you'll need to use either rigid-foam boards or spray polyurethane foam.

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    Learn application and safety tips for the easy-to-use RHH Versi-Foam insulation system.

  • Getting Spray Foam Right

    Spray polyurethane foam is an incredible material when applied correctly—but in the wrong hands it can make a big mess.

  • An Overview of Common Insulation Materials

    Learn about the comparative properties and uses of 13 types of insulation.

  • Why Do Some Builders Avoid Foam Insulation?

    R-value tells only part of the story; you also need to consider the environmental tradeoffs involved in choosing insulation.

  • Is There Environmentally Friendly Spray Foam Insulation?

    HFO-blown foam is significantly better than HFC-blown foam when it comes to global warming potential, but no spray foam has zero environmental impact.

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