Barricade Building Products has unveiled the ThermoPro Rigid Insulation System, now available in two variations: the metallic reflective facer and the poly facer with a clear facer on the back. The ...

I cut away the outer metal sheeting of a used hot water tank to make a batch heater and discovered the insulation surrounding the tank is a hardened foam type that forms a solid rigid mass around the ...

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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Learn how to properly install Owens Corning Foamular rigid foam insulation for your walls, basement, or foundation. This step-by-step guide covers cutting, fastening, sealing, and safety tips to help ...

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Question: In a conversation with a builder last week, I was asked how I plan to provide a foundation that meets the minimum requirements for insulation. My initial response was “Why?”, since we’ve ...

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 ...

The Dow Chemical Co. has agreed to purchase the assets of the Celotex Corp.'s rigid foam insulation business. The purchase includes all Celotex brand polyisocyanurate insulation products for ...

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Insulating hot surfaces on exhaust systems and engines continues to be a major safety and operating issue for equipment and vehicles that are engine powered. Firwin Hard Coat™ Insulation on Manifold ...