Q. I am currently installing rigid foam insulation around the exterior of my foundation. I'm installing 3 inches of it to a depth of 10-13 inches below grade to keep the heat in and the cold out. I ...

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Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Writes on housing innovation for sustainability and affordability. The SABS system by Strata International Group marries EPS foam ...

Parsippany, N.J. — Evonik Corp. will increase production of rigid, closed-cell foam at its Mobile, Ala., site to meet growing demand for lightweight construction materials. The Parsippany-based U.S.

A new home is being built on my street. I’ve visited the job site countless times to check on the progress and to observe the quality of the workmanship. So far I’ve recorded nearly 40 videos showing ...

Because of the laws of aerodynamics, you have to streamline exterior automotive design in order to minimise air friction and reduce fuel consumption. The pursuit of comfort and aesthetics has had a ...

Knowing how to insulate an attic while leaving adequate clearance can be tricky. That’s because insulating it to the proper R-value can cause a dramatic loss of headroom if you limit yourself to ...

Owens Corning is expanding again in Arkansas, with plans for a 150,000-square-foot plant to manufacture extruded polystyrene rigid foam insulation. The new plant will make OC's Foamular NGX for ...

Recently, General Plastics introduced its sophisticated dielectric foam material for use in antennas, radomes, and other radio frequency (RF) communication systems. The LAST-A-FOAM ® RF-2200 ...

Rigid, polyurethane foam filling is currently being used for NVH (Noise, Vibration and Harshness) improvement in many automobiles. The improvement is typically achieved by the injection of the rigid ...

The polyurethane maker Covestro will lead an effort to create a recycling program for rigid polyurethane foams in Europe. Over the next 4 years, participants in the Circular Foam project will work on ...