Sentences with phrase «foam insulation at»

Our study is focused on the use of interior closed - cell spray foam insulation at a building in Toronto without supplying conditioned air to any of the wall cavities.

The walls consist of 1 1/2» XPS rigid insulation and R - 19 cellulose insulation in the stud cavities, with 2» of closed - cell spray foam insulation at the rim joist.

Not exact matches

Foam pipe insulation must have a split down of at least 6 foot long pieces that can be found in hardware store.

Suosso said the pipe also could not be placed at the depth he would have liked, so they needed to put foam insulation on lines to prevent freezing.

To meet that extraordinary need, researchers at Bayer MaterialScience, headquartered in Leverkusen, Germany, amped up the insulating power of the company's polyurethane foam insulation.

His painting materials have included foam insulation, roof cement, glitter, pom - poms, felt, bread, photographs, and newspaper clippings, record albums, and «smoke on canvas,» while he has painted on vinyl, bath towels, aluminum foil, and burlap... His approach is at the same time serious, playful, and playfully serious.

None included the combination of aluminium composite material and foam insulation used at Grenfell.

However, some «pass» desktop assessments seen by this magazine or other news organisations (such as the BBC) included foam insulation with ACM FR (aluminium composite material with a modified fire - retardant polyethylene filler) rain - screen panels, a combination which recently failed a BS 8414 fire test at BRE.

I used 2» of expanded foam board as my exterior insulation, and went to only 1» at 4» or more below ground.

Pros: some brands are water based so there are no ozone depleting compounds in them, lowest cost of spray foams, very good sound insulation, doesn't shrink, settle or sag, fills all voids, relatively lightweight at 0.5 lb per cubic foot.

The rigid insulation over-roof would have controlled the temperature of the condensing surface — the underside of the roof deck — so that I would not have had to use the spray foam except at the perimeter to provide the air seal to the tops of the walls.

Roof Assembly: R - 60 (nominal) vented attic: existing slate shingles, underlayment, and board sheathing; in knee wall and at sloped ceilings, 1» layer of polyisocyanurate rigid insulation between rafters, held away at least 1» from board sheathing, covered with closed - cell spray foam; attic above flat ceiling has deep layer of cellulose.

Infiltration: Air barrier system is as follows: existing basement slab with two coats of epoxy paint; taped rigid insulation on inside of foundation walls; spray foam at the rim joist; taped housewrap on above grade walls; fully adhered membrane on existing roof sheathing; transitions between roof and above grade walls made by lapping membrane over the housewrap; other transitions made using sealant.

Ken, an architect by training, is not a fan of foam insulation, and has many in the industry foaming at the mouth with his statements like:

At this point, the only way to meet the insulation requirements is to use spray foam, certain types of rigid foam, or to thicken the walls to 2 × 6.

LeBlanc is kind enough to note my criticisms of shipping container architecture in the article, where I go on about them being «too small, too expensive, and too toxic»; Daniel Kroft of Giant Containers rebuts them, noting that they have lots of steel lying around to reinforce openings, air conditioning is easy with modern mini-split units, and spray - foam insulation does wonders at keeping it all airtight.

However, in previous work, unvented roofs with air - permeable (fibrous) insulation, instead of air - impermeable insulation (spray foams) have shown localized moisture accumulation at the ridge.

• Particularly effective in roofing, repairing, re-roofing and insulating pre-installed roofs for commercial projects in a timely, organized and team oriented manner • Specialized expertise in EPDM, TPO, PVC and shingling • Skilled in carrying out maintenance and repair of mechanical, electrical and other physical structures • Well - versed in painting of structures, performing carpentry work, repairing plumbing fixtures and woodwork • Excellent physical stamina, ability to climb a ladder, bend, stoop and work in confined spaces • Special talent for metal roofing construction including flashing, wall panels, fascia and soffit • Apt at using various tools needed for cutting hammering and fastening roofing materials • Track record of completing projects in strict accordance with job specifications, project layout and applicable safety guidelines • Profound skills in installation of low sloped roof systems including TPO, BUR and bitumen • Proficient in carrying - out general roof repairs, exterior siding adjustments and HVAC installation repairs • Particularly effective in removal and installation of all types of commercial roof systems including slate, tile and asphalt • Well practiced in covering roofs with topping material including sheets, PVC and spray foam • Adept at utilizing manual and electric tools and maintaining the same in a functional order • Efficient in laying and adhering insulation with metal fasteners or binding adhesives • Expert in cutting stripes of flashing and fitting into angles formed by walls, vents and intersecting roof surfaces • Firsthand experience in carrying out regular preventive maintenance of pre-installed roofing systems • Substantial knowledge of various roofing systems and associated installation protocols • Familiar with OSHA workplace safety guidelines • Excellent listening skills with profound ability to follow verbal and written instructions to book • Great attention to detail with proven skills in interpreting and implementing given drawings and blueprints with accuracy • Strong numeracy skills, apt at generating accurate cost estimations for given projects