Loose-fill insulation consists of small particles of fiber, foam, or other materials. These small particles form an insulation material that can conform to any space without disturbing any structures or finishes. This ability to conform makes loose-fill insulation well suited for retrofits and for places where it’s difficult to install some other types of insulation. [...]
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Homes built using an insulating concrete form (ICF) system have the insulation built into the walls
Insulating Concrete Forms Homes built using an insulating concrete form (ICF) system literally have the insulation built into the walls as part of the structure. This system creates walls that have a high thermal resistance, with R-values typically above R-17. Even though ICF homes are constructed using concrete, they look just like traditional stick-built homes. [...]
Types of Foam Board
The most common types of materials used in making foam board include polystyrene, polyisocyanurate or polyiso, and polyurethane. Molded Expanded Polystyrene Foam Board Molded expanded polystyrene (MEPS) is a closed-cell material that can be molded into many everyday items, such as coffee cups and shipping materials, or into large sheets of foam board insulation. MEPS [...]