Apr
25
The use of spray foam insulation Long Island is rapidly growing due to the many advantages over traditional fiberglass or cellulose insulation systems. Energy savings with increased R-value, reduction of air leakage and SPFs ability to prevent mold moisture intrusion are just a few.
The most effective means to conserving energy is to make buildings more energy efficient. SPF effectively impedes the inward/outward flow of heat delivering consistent thermal performance, unlike these other systems.
The material is spray applied in-place, adheres to most any construction surface and provides seamless coverage eliminating any gaps or cracks that are inherent with other insulating materials.SPF provides an air barrier that is significantly less permeable than cellulose insulation.
This contributes to significant energy savings throughout the life of the building and results in a more energy efficient, greener home. Where one would normally expect savings to be in the form of reduced energy costs spread over a number of years, it also allows for significant initial savings in the form of reduced mechanical systems costs from the outset.
When building a home, the effectiveness of high-performance materials and insulations reduce the home’s energy loads significantly, thereby reducing mechanical system requirements. With green considerations in mind, this reduction on the system loads greatly reduces the carbon footprint of the home.
While SPF acts as an air barrier providing superior thermal performance, it also helps to reduce moisture infiltration providing an essential vapor retarder.
Other types of insulation such as fiberglass, can require an additional vapor retarder to meet code requirements for minimum moisture control. These insulations are vapor permeable, allowing free movement of air and water in effect, not acting as vapor retarders. SPF provides a vapor retarder of 1 perm or less when properly applied at a thickness of about two inches. Reducing moisture infiltration lends to the sustainability or life of the home.
If you need spray insulation for your residential or commercial project, foam insulation NY has the best prices and services for you.
Apr
6
“Engineered wood floors are constructed differently from solid wood floors and offer some advantages,” says Michel Collin, marketing director for Mercier Wood Flooring.
“Thanks to advancements in manufacturing technology, engineered wood floors can be used in almost any room in the home. This includes installing over dry, concrete slabs and some types of existing flooring, so now homeowners can enjoy the beauty of a real hardwood floor in areas they never thought possible before with solid wood flooring.”
Similar to regular hardwood, engineered wood flooring is created by fusing a veneer of hardwood to a bottom layer of cross-banded wood.
Ideal for bathrooms and basements, where solid wood floors aren’t often recommended, engineered floors offer stability, good looks and variety — and, they’re available in just as many species as regular hardwood.
“Engineered wood flooring is perfect anywhere,” he says. “Its versatility and timeless appeal make it an ideal match in any decor, from the basement to the bedroom.”
Mar
23
Structures insulated with spray foam are healthier, more comfortable and more durable. Upon application, the product will expand forming a sealed thermal envelope that will not sag, settle or deteriorate over time.
The spray foam insulation cost will depend mainly on the climate you live in and the savings from insulation willl depend upon climate, the type and size of your house, the amount of insulation already in your house, and your fuel use patterns and family size.
Spray Foam Insulation is one of the most advanced insulation practices used today, making it the number one choice for builders, architects and
Contractors. Why?
Because the truth is that most insulation practices fail to provide the two major factors in achieving energy efficiency, high R-Value (measure of thermal resistance) and air infiltration. These two factors combined can be responsible for as much as 40% of a home’s energy losses.
More NYBIOFOAM Spray Foam Insulation Benefits:
*Adheres to any surface
* Eliminates internal wall condensation problems
* Does not support mold growth
* Reduce airborne allergens
* Reduce utility bills up to 50% when used with other responsible
building practices
* Reduce the size requirement of heating and air systems (HVAC)
* Reduce noise
*Soy-based formula uses less petroleum than traditional spray
foam insulation
* It’s not a food source for rodents
* And much more…
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Feb
12
When engineered hardwood flooring was developed, the main concern was to reduce the moisture problems that regular hardwood floors have. Engineered floors have layers that block moisture and increase stability to the floor. This type of engineered flooring will not swell or warp, making it very low maintenance.
Engineered wood floors bring many advantages in its price. First, you’ll pay less for the flooring. In addition to this, it will reduce extra costs for maintenance. Based on the type of color (wood) you will choose for your home or office project, you can dramatically reduce the cost because engineered flooring uses only a layer of the specified wood.
Even though the thickness of the outter layer may vary, it secure to say you can sand and refinish a few times.
When you choose a engineered flooring you contributing to the protection of the environment. This flooring uses a layer of wood and the veneer is sliced rather than cut with a saw. By using this process it allows all of the tree to be used without sawdust. Meaning, there is no waste of wood!
Make the best of your engineered flooring choice, make it green. No other flooring comes closer to Magnewood when it comes to be a legit green flooring. Magnewood has the highest LEED certification score for a flooring.
For a beautiful and durable flooring, with a lifetime without headaches, Magnewood is the solution!
Jan
11
One of the most popular woods is the american cherry flooring. This wood is not only known for its strength and stability but also for medicinal properties. Its bark has been used for making tonic.
Cherry wood is a popular choice among furniture makers, pattern makers, woodturners, musical instruments, professional and medical instruments.
Midwestern and eastern United States are the common areas to find this wood. Unfortunately, its supply isn’t highly abundant, and it is primary harvested for high grade lumber where it’s attractive color can be displayed.
Among the North American Cherry trees, the Black cherry is the largest. With average of 80 feet (24m) The tree can be harvested after 35 to 40 years of growth, and they can reach full growth after 100 years.
Some flooring manufacturers steam the wood to bleed the red color of the heartwood into the sapwood. The heartwood of cherry trees is the most popular area used as it has the reddish color that cherry is associated with. But the sapwood colors, can be a whitish color, light reddish or brown.
Even though this wood is highly resistant to decay, the sapwood can be susceptible to attacks from the furniture beetle. Cherry has excellent stability and warps or moves very little once dried.
