Closed Cell Foam vs. Open Cell Foam
Article explains the difference between the two primary types of foam.
| closed_cell_vs_open_cell.doc |
The R-Fairy Tale
Article that discusses various factors that determine the effectiveness of any given insulation.
| r_fairy_tale.pdf |
Off Gassing Study
Study showing that products made with polyurethanes (including spray foam) do not emit harmful levels of chemicals.
| off_gassing_study.pdf |
RLC Engineering Document
Detailed document highlighting the many benefits of spray foam insulation.
| rlc_engineering_-_sprayfoam_insulatin.pdf |
Attic Testing Study
Study conducted by Oak Ridge Laboratory showing the superior performance of spray foam insulation in hot and cold weather climates.
| attic_testing_article.pdf |
Conditioned Attic Assembly
Article that discusses the benefits of conditioned attic assemblies can be found here.
Commercial Air Barrier
Article discussing commercial air barriers can be found here.
Building Science Corporation-Roof Design
Article discussing and detailing vented and unvented roof designs and appropriate insulation systems for each.
| building_science_-_roof_design.pdf |
Modern Materials Article
Excellent articles on pages 5 and 9 regarding the use and effectiveness of polyurethane foam insulation.
| polyurethane_wall_experiment_real_world.pdf |