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cold house | energy efficiency | hot house
You can’t win for losing when it comes to your home’s comfort.
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Choosing the contractor who builds your new home or who will work on your remodel is the most important decision you will make in the process.
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energy efficient home | injection foam insulation | retrofoam home insulation | spray foam insulation
Sometimes it’s just not meant to be.
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best michigan cities | buying home insulation
If you live in Michigan, you know that it has some of the most beautiful scenery on Earth.
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air seal | allergens | energy efficiency | home insulation | injection foam insulation | spray foam insulation
Some insulation contractors dabble in a little bit of everything.
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energy efficiency | energy star | home insulation
We started 2018 with a goal of insulating more than 100 homes as part of the Home Performance with Energy Star program.
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Foam Insulation | injection foam insulation | spray foam insulation
When you’re researching foam insulation for your home some of the terms might leave you scratching your head.
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buying home insulation | cellulose insulation | fiberglass insulation | injection foam insulation | lifetime warranty | spray foam insulation
You have a lot of options when buying home insulation, so how do you compare the quotes you get from contractors.
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energy efficient home | new home construction
You’re building the house of your dreams that you and your family will love and cherish for the years to come.
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energy efficient home | hydroelectricity | renewable energy | solar energy | wind power
You want to lower your carbon footprint and one of the ways you’ve decided to do it is through renewable energy.
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Energy Saving Tips | Energy bill savings | energy efficient home
It’s a moment you fear every month – opening your monthly energy bill.
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diy spray foam insulation | electrical wiring | foam insulation cost | michigan insulation code | sound deadening
When you buy a product, you have certain expectations of how it should work but sometimes your expectations aren’t reality.
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Make-A-Wish Michigan | Wish-A-MIle
It was more than 93 degrees in the shade and the terrain was anything but friendly, but that didn’t stop Team RetroFoam from finishing their ride on Sunday, July 28.
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energy efficient home | home insulation | insulation rebates
You know adding the right insulation to your home could save you a ton of money on your monthly energy bills, but wait, there’s more.
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buying home insulation | insulation contractors
Looking for an insulation contractor can be a daunting task as you want the best company for your project.
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Energy Saving Tips | utility bills
How to cut utility bills is obvious in the winter, but in the summer not so much.
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Cool house | Foam Insulation | Smart Homeowner Tips | summer
Is your air conditioner working overtime trying to keep your house cool in the summer?
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air seal | energy efficiency | energy efficient home | energy star | foam insulation benefits | home performance
Home performance is something you should take seriously, especially if you want an energy efficient home.
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basement flooding | basement insulation
Whether it’s from heavy rain or a busted pipe, several feet of water in your basement is bad news bears.
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R-Value | air seal | buying home insulation
In your insulation research you’re likely reading a lot about R-Value and how important it is, but how much are you seeing information about creating an air seal?
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You just want an estimate for home insulation, but you’re not sure why someone needs to come out and look first.
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Existing walls insulation | injection foam insulation
The walls of your home aren’t protecting you from the hot and cold as much as you’d like but insulating them with foam seems complicated to you because you have a brick exterior.
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basement insulation | closed cell spray foam insulation
Spring showers bring May flowers – and in some cases, a basement turned water feature.
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injection foam insulation | spray foam insulation
Spray foam insulation has some great applications, heck we even sprayed the inside of a man-made cave to make it look more like rock.
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Best attic insulation | attic insulation | closed cell spray foam insulation | open cell spray foam insulation
You want spray foam in your attic because you know it’s the best option for comfort and energy, but what is the better fit – open cell or closed cell spray foam?
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Consumers Energy | energy savings | energy star | home performance | injection foam insulation | spray foam insulation
For the past six years, RetroFoam of Michigan has been recognized by Consumers Energy for the work we do to make homes more comfortable, but on Thursday we hit an all new milestone.
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Consumers Energy | DTE Energy | Energy bill savings | Foam Insulation | high energy bills | high summer electric bills
Like most of us, you are probably wondering why your electric bills are so much higher in the summer.
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Make-A-Wish Michigan | Wish-A-MIle
RetroFoam of Michigan has participated in Make-A-Wish Michigan’s annual bike tour for the past three years and going into their fourth year the number of riders has increased significantly.
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fiberglass insulation | insulation removal | pole barn | pole barn spray foam insulation | spray foam insulation
You built the man cave of your dreams in this nice big pole barn, but something’s just not quite right.
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Wall Insulation | injection foam insulation
You see a lot in your injection foam insulation research about drywall, but what if you have plaster or maybe you have paneling?
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insulation removal | spray foam insulation
When you’re about to have spray foam installed in your home, there are some things you need to do before the job can start.
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energy efficiency | home insulation history | humidity | summer insulation problems
The snow has melted, birds are chirping, and the flowers are blooming, so that means only one thing – summer is right around the corner.
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foam insulation equipment | spray foam insulation | spray foam insulation problems
You’re in the market for a nice, souped-up car.
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Insulation Contractor | buying home insulation | home insulation
Are you courting a few potential insulation contractors and need to know how to narrow down your choices?
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Pests | allergens | cellulose insulation | fiberglass insulation | health | mold in house | remove old insulation
If you’ve done your research, you know that a superior insulation material can keep a lot of unwanted things out of your home – like allergens, pests, uncomfortable air, and moisture.
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cellulose insulation | spray foam attic insulation | spray foam insulation
Attic insulation research got ya down?
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closed cell spray foam insulation | open cell spray foam insulation
Through your research online about spray foam you might see a lot of people stating that closed cell is the better option when compared to open cell.
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common wall insulation | exterior wall insulation | injection foam insulation | spray foam insulation
You’re sitting in your living room relaxing and there is that old familiar smell – your neighbor’s cigarette smoke.
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closed cell spray foam | open cell spray foam | spray foam insulation
The air seal you want to create in your home can easily be done with spray foam insulation, but only if it is applied at the correct thickness.
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spray foam insulation | spray foam insulation cost
You want to have a small project you want insulated with spray foam, but you don’t understand why it costs as much as a larger area of your home.
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existing home insulation | home insulation history | new home insulation
Much like the sky is blue and water is wet, many people just think of insulation as a thing that just is.
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cold walls | existing home insulation | high energy bills
Insulating a problem wall or room that is constantly uncomfortable makes a lot of sense, but there are some things you need to keep in mind.
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common wall insulation | customer story | existing home insulation | retrofoam home insulation
“It made the difference like night and day.”
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tiny house insulation | tiny house insulation problems
You’re building the tiny house of your dreams, but if you make an insulation installation mistake or miscalculate your needs it could easily turn into a nightmare.
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closed cell spray foam insulation | denim insulation | fiberglass insulation | foam board insulation | tiny house | tiny house insulation
The right insulation in your tiny house can make the structure more comfortable, but also as energy efficient and eco-friendly as the rest of your life.
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cathedral ceiling insulation | thermal bridging
Did you know that thermal bridging is a major source of energy loss in your home?
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Pests | spray foam insulation | termites
Dealing with termites in your home can be costly depending on the amount of damage they have done, especially if you live in the southeastern United States where they are a huge problem.
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foam university | home insulation | pole barn insulation
Are you a homeowner, contractor, or do-it-yourselfer? Are you looking to expand your knowledge of foam insulation?
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cantilever insulation | cantilever insulation problems | cellulose insulation | fiberglass insulation | injection foam insulation | spray foam insulation
Trying to get to the root of comfort issues in your home can be a frustrating task.
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cantilever insulation | cellulose insulation | fiberglass insulation | injection foam insulation | spray foam insulation
Are you noticing cold drafts around your breakfast nook? Is the little overhang in your home more uncomfortable than the rest of your house?
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attic insulation | energy savings | high energy bills
No one wants to deal with high monthly energy bills, so it makes sense to look at ways to cut them down.
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Earth Day | Foam Insulation | Going Green | Smart Homeowner Tips | home improvement
April is a month that boasts two days to do something to help the environment – Arbor Day and Earth Day.
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DIY van insulation | best van insulation | van insulation | van insulation problems
The last thing you want to deal with is van insulation problems.
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DIY van insulation | van insulation
Kenny Rogers was right – you gotta know when to hold ‘em and know when to fold ‘em.
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best van insulation | closed cell spray foam insulation | foam board insulation | van insulation | wool insulation
Whether you use your van to haul your tools or it’s your home away from home, insulation can play a big part in the role that vehicle plays.
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buying home insulation | existing home insulation
Mistakes happen, but if you make one when buying your home insulation it could end up costing you big time.
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attic insulation | cellulose insulation | crawl space insulation | existing home insulation | exterior walls insulation | fiberglass insulation | injection foam insulation | rim joist inslation | spray foam insulation
Something just doesn’t feel right in your home.
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Existing walls insulation | exterior walls insulation
You have suspicions that your walls aren’t doing their job keeping the elements outside where they belong.
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buying home insulation | existing home insulation | home improvement projects
You already know you need home insulation and it can be a costly endeavor.
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cathedral ceiling insulation | spray foam insulation
You’re tired of the air you pay to heat and cool escaping through your cathedral ceiling, so you’re ready to have foam insulation installed.
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garage insulation | injection foam insulation | spray foam insulation
You know you want your home to be comfortable and energy efficient, but what about your garage?
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cathedral ceiling insulation | cellulose insulation | fiberglass insulation | open cell spray foam insulation | spray foam insulation
You chose cathedral ceilings for your new home and now it’s time to decide what kind of insulation best fits your needs.
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cathedral ceiling insulation | cellulose insulation | fiberglass insulation | injection foam insulation | insulation problems | spray foam insulation
Cathedral ceilings add a certain air of openness to them, but that openness can lead to problems if it isn’t insulated properly.
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cellulose insulation | existing home insulation | fiberglass insulation | injection foam insulation | insulation problems | spray foam insulation | winter
As winter begins to show its face you notice your home is colder and less comfortable.
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Florida room | injection foam insulation | spray foam insulation | sunroom | three season room
Whether you call it a three season room, Florida room, or sunroom, you’re converting it and needs it to be comfortable.
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cellulose insulation | closed cell spray foam | electrical wiring | fiberglass insulation | injection foam insulation | open cell spray foam | spray foam insulation
Maybe it’s time to hook up your surround sound system or add a new outlet in your wall, but either way, you’re going to have to fish that wiring through your insulation.
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building code inspector | michigan insulation code | new home construction | new home insulation
One of the necessary things about new home construction is working with a building code inspector.
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The snow has already started to fall across the Mitten, and the worst of the storm and following cold weather is yet to come.
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home performance | michigan insulation code | new build home insulation
When you’re talking with your builder about insulation code requirements they are likely discussing options with high R-Value, but R-Value doesn’t tell you the whole story and isn’t the only path to passing.
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cape cod house | cape cod house insulation | knee wall insulation
While a Cape Cod house may seem nice and cozy, did you know this style of home performs very poorly when it comes to insulation?
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attic insulation | cellulose attic insulation | closed cell spray foam insulation
You know your attic needs insulation because you have air leaks and ice dams on your roof.
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closed cell spray foam insulation | marijuana grow room
Michigan became the tenth state to legalize recreational marijuana use during 2018’s midterm elections.
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Foam Insulation | drafts | energy savings | insulation
You’re sitting in your home relaxing, catching up on the novel you’re dying to read, when an all-too-common feeling overtakes you – the draft.
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fire rating | ignition barrier | new build home insulation | remodel | spray foam insulation | thermal barrier
Trying to understand insulation and building codes can be difficult if you are well versed in the industry, and can even be a little dicey for the seasoned pro.
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closed cell spray foam | customer story | spray foam insulation | tiny house
Many people choose tiny house living because it is a way to lessen their carbon footprint, and saves them money on monthly utilities.
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Foam Insulation | energy efficiency | existing home insulation | insulation tax credits
*Notice: There is a lot of confusion on this topic. As of the date of publication, it appeared the tax credit would be available to homeowners for 2018, whereas Congress only passed part of the bill. This is subject to change at any time, as this Bill is currently before Congress and could include home insulation. Please check with your tax preparer. Foam insulation already saves you money on your monthly energy bills and in some cases with rebates, but now you might even be eligible for a federal tax credit for insulation.
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ignition barrier | spray foam insulation | thermal barrier
When you build your new home or remodel your existing house you want to make sure you’re protected against the worst-case scenario – a fire.
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michigan insulation code | spray foam insulation | thermal barrier
Whether you’re remodeling your existing home or building a new house, in your spray foam insulation research you are probably seeing a lot about a thermal barrier.
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existing home insulation | frozen pipes
It’s a nightmare many homeowners dread every winter – frozen pipes.
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air seal | exterior walls insulation | moisture
As the temperature drops and you kick on your furnace have you noticed condensation forming on your walls?
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closed cell spray foam insulation | metal building spray foam
So, you want closed cell spray foam insulation for your project, but it’s 14 degrees and you’ve read online that it simply can’t be done.
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If you’re researching insulation for your home, you’re likely seeing a lot about sealing the building envelope.
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attic insulation | cellulose insulation | fiberglass insulation | knee wall | knee wall insulation | spray foam insulation
Your attic needs insulation but you have questions on the best way to insulate your knee wall up there.
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If you’re doing research on insulating your attic you may be seeing a term you aren’t familiar with – the knee wall.
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crawl space vapor barrier | dirt floor crawl space
Your crawl space is a dark, dank space that can be a breeding ground for mold and mildew if the proper steps aren’t taken.
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It’s easy to confuse air barriers and vapor barriers when trying to do your research on making your home comfortable and healthy.
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crawl space encapsulation | crawl space insulation | spray foam insulation
Confusion – do you want to encapsulate or insulate your crawl space?
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RetroFoam Injection Foam | retrofoam home insulation
You’ve decided on injection foam for your exterior walls and have been reading a lot about your options.
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in-home estimate | retrofoam of michigan
Are you thinking about having an estimate for foam insulation from RetroFoam of Michigan, but you don’t know what to expect?
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RetroFoam Injection Foam | retrofoam home insulation
Cost is a big deal when planning home improvement projects, especially insulation.
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closed cell spray foam insulation | metal building spray foam | open cell spray foam insulation | pole barn spray foam insulation
All it takes is a few bad apples to spoil the bunch.
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injection foam insulation | spray foam insulation
Injection foam and spray foam insulation is like tomato (tomayto) and tomato (tomahto).
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roof shingle warranty | spray foam attic insulation
You want spray foam insulation in your attic, but you’ve heard through the grapevine that it will void the warranty on your shingles.
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garage door insulation | garage door insulation kit
Did you know your attached garage is letting a ton of air into it, as well as your home?
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bonus room insulation | common wall insulation | garage insulation | garage insulation problems
Is your garage uncomfortable or do you notice there are problems with moisture?
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cellulose insulation | fiberglass insulation | garage insulation | injection foam insulation | spray foam insulation
The time has finally come – it’s time to insulate the garage.
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bonus room insulation | common wall insulation | garage insulation | injection foam insulation | spray foam insulation
You want your garage to be a conditioned and more comfortable space, so you’ve decided to insulate it with foam insulation.
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injection foam insulation | lifetime warranty
“To err is human; to forgive, divine.” Alexander Pope
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injection foam insulation | interior existing walls | sound dampening
Are you looking to quiet your house down or eliminate odors from space-to-space?
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existing home insulation | injection foam insulation | new build home insulation | spray foam insulation
Whether it’s the walls of your existing home, new build home, or you’re remodeling, you know you need new insulation.
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air seal | energy efficient home | injection foam insulation | spray foam insulation | winter energy savings
It’s too hot or it’s too cold and no matter how you try you can’t get your home to maintain a constant temperature.
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Best existing house insulation | injection foam insulation | spray foam insulation | winter energy savings
Are the cold drafts in your home making you run to grab extra blankets? What about cold floors causing a need for extra socks?
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energy assessment | energy efficient home | home energy audit
You’ve requested a home energy audit from a professional auditor, so now you need to know what to expect.
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BPI certification | air seal | blower door test | energy assessment | home energy audit
You are having a professional energy audit done in your home where the auditor will perform a blower door test.
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What is a Michigan basement?
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air leakage | air seal | blower door test | energy assessment | energy efficient home
The best way to find air leaks in your home is with a blower door test during a professional energy audit.
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BPI certification | air seal | building science | energy efficient home
If you’re doing research to make your home more energy efficient, then you’re probably seeing a lot about building science.
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BPI certification | energy efficient home | home energy audit
If you are looking to make your home more energy efficient, you’re probably seeing a lot about BPI certified professionals, but you’re left wondering “What does that even mean?”
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energy assessment | home energy audit
Are your monthly energy bills more than you want to handle?
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diy spray foam insulation | froth pack | window insulation foam
You’re tackling a DIY spray foam project with a spray foam kit or you’re sealing up around windows and doors, but you’ve got one problem – how to trim the spray foam once you’re done.
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best window insulation foam | drafty windows | window insulation foam
You’ve had enough of the drafts coming through around the windows in your home, so it’s time to take action.
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best window insulation foam | window insulation | window insulation foam
The drafts coming in around your windows is annoying, so now you’re looking for the best insulation to install around them.
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existing home insulation | home improvement projects
You’re in the position where your home needs a makeover, but you don’t know where to start – the insulation or other home improvements.
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There’s a fix to the outside air leaking in around your windows – foam insulation.
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So, your home isn’t as comfortable as you would like it to be, so you’re considering foam board insulation and want to learn more about it.
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foam board insulation | foam board insulation cost
Budgeting is a big part of any home improvement project – especially when it comes to determining the cost of foam board insulation, or any other material.
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best foam board manufacturers | foam board insulation
Adding insulation is a great thing to do for your home or pole barn, as well as your comfort, but you need the best.
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foam board insulation | foam board insulation problems
Foam board insulation can be found in many homes, but just because people use it doesn’t mean there aren’t some problems with it.
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Make-A-Wish Michigan | Team RetroFoam | Wish | Wish-A-MIle
I am not the athletic type, so riding a bicycle for 300-miles just wasn’t in the cards for me, but I knew I wanted to lend a hand in some way.
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high pressure spray foam | low pressure spray foam | spray foam insulation
You want spray foam insulation for your home, pole barn, or other project but do you use low-pressure or high-pressure foam spray?
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injection foam insulation | sound dampening | sound deadening | soundproof insulation | soundproofing | spray foam insulation
Noise can be an annoying problem in both your home and your office.
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injection foam insulation | soundproof insulation problems | soundproofing | spray foam insulation problems
You want to soundproof your home, but you could end up with more problems than solutions if you don’t do your research first.
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injection foam insulation | sound dampening | soundproofing | spray foam insulation
All you want is some peace and quiet in your home, so soundproofing seems like the best option to achieve your goal.
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energy efficiency | injection foam insulation | older home insulation | spray foam insulation problems
In my job I talk to a lot of people each day, but there are just some people and projects that really stick with you.
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injection foam insulation | sound dampening | soundproofing | spray foam insulation
Neighbors yelling, dogs barking, noise from the highway, and kids playing are just some of the sounds that make you want to soundproof rooms in your home.
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air seal | bonus room insulation | bonus room insulation problems | ice dams | injection foam insulation | spray foam insulation
Is the bonus room above your garage anything but comfortable and inviting?
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bonus room insulation | cellulose insulation | fiberglass insulation | injection foam insulation | spray foam insulation
That room above your garage has now become one of the most important rooms in the house.
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injection foam insulation | michigan insulation code | spray foam insulation
You’ve located the source of the cold draft in your home and it’s coming from your chimney.
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concrete block wall insulation | injection foam insulation | mineral loose-fill insulation | polystyrene bead insulation | spray foam insulation
Big box stores, grocery stores, and even restaurants need insulation to keep the structure comfortable and energy efficient.
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concrete block wall insulation | foam board insulation | injection foam insulation | mineral loose-fill insulation | polystyrene bead insulation | spray foam insulation
Concrete block walls are porous, which means they can let outside air in, not to mention the openness inside the blocks themselves.
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cellulose insulation | fiberglass insulation | fire rating | injection foam insulation | spray foam insulation
When considering insulation for your home there is more to think about than just comfort and saving money – things like fire rating should be at the top of the list.
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air conditioner | energy efficiency | existing home insulation
Is your air conditioner running? Then you better catch it!
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air seal | injection foam insulation | spray foam insulation problems | stack effect
Just think about all that wonderful outdoor air creating an airstream moving from the bottom of your house all the way through up to the attic.
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Insulation Contractor | spray foam insulation problems
You think you need some insulation updated or added to your home but the work is really dirty, time consuming and much more complicated than any DIY project you feel comfortable with.
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