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Step-by-Step Install Prehung Exterior Doors
This straightforward method focuses on water management, air infiltration, and smooth operation.
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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How to Use a DIY Spray-Foam Insulation Kit
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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.
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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