Although foam core insulation was a popular choice in the past, foam core made of extruded polystyrene insulation (XPS) is being traded out for more eco-friendly options. Over the decades, new types ...

When it comes to what's in insulation and what it's made of, the answer will depend on the type of insulation. Its make up, ...

Spray polyurethane foam (SPF) sales topped $1 billion in 2015 by most estimates after another solid year of growth due to increased activity in construction and home improvement projects.

TimberBoard combines the strength and thermal performance of rigid foam or mineral wool with the moisture-handling and ...

The construction industry can expect entry of materials based on carbon dioxide (CO2) in the near future as a German firm, Covestro, has developed rigid polyurethane foam insulation boards for use in ...

Talk to a farmer about building a farm shop, and you can pretty well tell what part of the country they’re from by how interested they are in insulation. Southern farmers are often indifferent to ...

It’s wintertime in Michigan and floors are freezing! You can wrap your feet in warm socks and crank up the thermostat, but have you stopped to think what may be going on beneath your house? While it ...

The young homeowner thought it would be a good idea to tear all this wonderful foam insulation off the wall. (Grace Hollars/IndyStar/Tim Carter/TNS) Perspective by Tim Carter Q: I’m 23 years old and ...