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av({"version":"1.0","encoding":"UTF-8","entry":{"xmlns":"http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom","xmlns$blogger":"http://schemas.google.com/blogger/2008","xmlns$georss":"http://www.georss.org/georss","xmlns$gd":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005","xmlns$thr":"http://purl.org/syndication/thread/1.0","id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7160104246844442058.post-4588839254299842856"},"published":{"$t":"2019-07-29T12:03:00.002-07:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2019-07-29T12:03:22.609-07:00"},"title":{"type":"text","$t":"How to Choose and Use Foam Insulation | "},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ciframe width=\"320\" height=\"266\" class=\"YOUTUBE-iframe-video\" data-thumbnail-src=\"https:\/\/i.ytimg.com\/vi\/deQLafiPKdo\/0.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/deQLafiPKdo?feature=player_embedded\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen\u003E\u003C\/iframe\u003E\u003C\/div\u003ENow, when you're insulating around a window, you also want to make sure \u003Cpwa class=\"pwa-mark pwa-mark-done\" data-pwa-category=\"style\" data-pwa-dictionary-word=\"that \" data-pwa-hint=\"Readability may be enhanced by removing this\" data-pwa-id=\"pwa-FB19F140B5EAA939E74348B19E69CA18\" data-pwa-rule-id=\"READABILITY_1513\" data-pwa-suggestions=\"(omit)\"\u003Ethat\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/pwa\u003Eyou're using the right \u003Cpwa class=\"pwa-mark pwa-mark-done\" data-pwa-category=\"style\" data-pwa-dictionary-word=\"kind of \" data-pwa-hint=\"Readability may be enhanced by removing this\" data-pwa-id=\"pwa-EF29473DE18EBE10A65E371F2B90B45E\" data-pwa-rule-id=\"READABILITY_1670\" data-pwa-suggestions=\"(omit)\"\u003Ekind of\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/pwa\u003Efoam.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cb\u003EI tell you: \u003C\/b\u003EI go down the aisle in the home center, those be a thousand cans.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cb\u003EHow do you pick the right one?\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EWell, actually, if you're doing a window or a door, you \u003Cpwa class=\"pwa-mark pwa-mark-done\" data-pwa-category=\"style\" data-pwa-dictionary-word=\"actually \" data-pwa-hint=\"Readability may be enhanced by removing this\" data-pwa-id=\"pwa-960EF2A7C21608D264A46D45A7BFE279\" data-pwa-rule-id=\"READABILITY_1820\" data-pwa-suggestions=\"(omit)\"\u003Eactually\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/pwa\u003Elook for the can that says window a door on it.\u003Cbr \/\u003EThat's easy enough takes the guesswork out of it. Doesn'T it \u003Cpwa class=\"pwa-mark pwa-mark-done\" data-pwa-category=\"grammar\" data-pwa-dictionary-word=\"yep\" data-pwa-hint=\"Possible confused word\" data-pwa-id=\"pwa-7C3776E36B85D068E14AB29864672DA2\" data-pwa-rule-id=\"CRFSR_YEP_16\" data-pwa-suggestions=\"ye\"\u003Eyep\u003C\/pwa\u003E \u003Cpwa class=\"pwa-mark pwa-mark-done\" data-pwa-category=\"style\" data-pwa-dictionary-word=\"alright\" data-pwa-hint=\"Readability may be enhanced by using: all right\" data-pwa-id=\"pwa-79DB5E591AE60E127A710C0E139BDA59\" data-pwa-rule-id=\"READABILITY_164\" data-pwa-suggestions=\"all right\"\u003Ealright\u003C\/pwa\u003E?\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003ENow, when I'm filling that void between the window and the frame, I want to put a \u003Cpwa class=\"pwa-mark pwa-mark-done\" data-pwa-category=\"grammar\" data-pwa-dictionary-word=\"little bit\" data-pwa-hint=\"Reduce redundancy by using 'little' or 'bit'.\" data-pwa-id=\"pwa-3C99A5958BB079CEE832985497833ED3\" data-pwa-rule-id=\"LITTLE_BIT\" data-pwa-suggestions=\"little~bit\"\u003Elittle bit\u003C\/pwa\u003E in not too much, but I want to get enough in there. So it's all filled now. \u003Cpwa class=\"pwa-mark pwa-mark-done\" data-pwa-category=\"style\" data-pwa-dictionary-word=\"The idea of it\" data-pwa-hint=\"Readability may be enhanced by using: It\" data-pwa-id=\"pwa-CCFDB7C9F52D22820CC324EB31E2E63A\" data-pwa-rule-id=\"READABILITY_106\" data-pwa-suggestions=\"It\"\u003EThe idea of it\u003C\/pwa\u003E is is not to put too much of this foam in and I don't want to use any other \u003Cpwa class=\"pwa-mark pwa-mark-done\" data-pwa-category=\"style\" data-pwa-dictionary-word=\"kind of \" data-pwa-hint=\"Readability may be enhanced by removing this\" data-pwa-id=\"pwa-240C9B8D83BEEAF4309D86840798508B\" data-pwa-rule-id=\"READABILITY_1670\" data-pwa-suggestions=\"(omit)\"\u003Ekind of\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/pwa\u003Efoam, because it will expand so much that it will lock the window and push this right over in the window.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cb\u003EA door will not open. \u003C\/b\u003EHave you \u003Cpwa class=\"pwa-mark pwa-mark-done\" data-pwa-category=\"style\" data-pwa-dictionary-word=\"actually \" data-pwa-hint=\"Readability may be enhanced by removing this\" data-pwa-id=\"pwa-DED3FDCC251D03E95C5D7396E14E2788\" data-pwa-rule-id=\"READABILITY_1820\" data-pwa-suggestions=\"(omit)\"\u003Eactually\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/pwa\u003Eseen it expand that much that it makes it shut many times so for windows and doors you want to have minimally expanding foam correct all right well over here is a different \u003Cpwa class=\"pwa-mark pwa-mark-done\" data-pwa-category=\"grammar\" data-pwa-dictionary-word=\"situation.\" data-pwa-hint=\"Possible Wrong Punctuation\" data-pwa-id=\"pwa-C6BA51F42A0D9007DED36924066C8868\" data-pwa-rule-id=\"QUESTION_DETECTION\" data-pwa-suggestions=\"situation?\"\u003Esituation.\u003C\/pwa\u003E We have a mock-up of an outside wall foundation, sill and stud wall right. What about sealing that up?\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cb\u003EWhat are you right now?\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EThe gap right here between the foundation and the \u003Cpwa class=\"pwa-mark pwa-mark-done\" data-pwa-category=\"grammar\" data-pwa-dictionary-word=\"sill\" data-pwa-hint=\"Possible confused word\" data-pwa-id=\"pwa-0967D5BA5F213F7AF6DFC1AAEE79B2C5\" data-pwa-rule-id=\"CRFSR_SILL_37\" data-pwa-suggestions=\"skill\"\u003Esill\u003C\/pwa\u003E is a lot of air. They can get infiltrated, sort all right, cold, air in and warm air out. What you do there is you \u003Cpwa class=\"pwa-mark pwa-mark-done\" data-pwa-category=\"style\" data-pwa-dictionary-word=\"actually \" data-pwa-hint=\"Readability may be enhanced by removing this\" data-pwa-id=\"pwa-F775BF96EB3E48BD4A9D2E47D34F8F1C\" data-pwa-rule-id=\"READABILITY_1820\" data-pwa-suggestions=\"(omit)\"\u003Eactually\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/pwa\u003Euse a gap and crack foam. That'S \u003Cpwa class=\"pwa-mark pwa-mark-done\" data-pwa-category=\"style\" data-pwa-dictionary-word=\"pretty \" data-pwa-hint=\"Readability may be enhanced by removing this\" data-pwa-id=\"pwa-3F8BC939BD999A9B26C081CBA5E59CC9\" data-pwa-rule-id=\"READABILITY_464\" data-pwa-suggestions=\"(omit)\"\u003Epretty\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/pwa\u003Esimple! You \u003Cpwa class=\"pwa-mark pwa-mark-done\" data-pwa-category=\"style\" data-pwa-dictionary-word=\"simply \" data-pwa-hint=\"Readability may be enhanced by removing this\" data-pwa-id=\"pwa-55344827DA84E663EB3021BB405FE734\" data-pwa-rule-id=\"READABILITY_1123\" data-pwa-suggestions=\"(omit)\"\u003Esimply\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/pwa\u003Etake it shake the can up turn it upside down, push it into the gap. As far as you can get it and squeeze out your foam push it in whenever you get to that spot, where it\u003Cpwa class=\"pwa-mark pwa-mark-done\" data-pwa-category=\"style\" data-pwa-dictionary-word=\"'s going to\" data-pwa-hint=\"Readability may be enhanced by using:  will\" data-pwa-id=\"pwa-CB35738CBC2CA9E5A739D817664DA591\" data-pwa-rule-id=\"READABILITY_1482\" data-pwa-suggestions=\" will\"\u003E's going to\u003C\/pwa\u003E go in, fill that up whenever you and let it foam out all \u003Cpwa class=\"pwa-mark pwa-mark-done\" data-pwa-category=\"style\" data-pwa-dictionary-word=\"right now, \" data-pwa-hint=\"Readability may be enhanced by removing this\" data-pwa-id=\"pwa-84943BF02D7DCDD207A6772A69C80BA2\" data-pwa-rule-id=\"READABILITY_107\" data-pwa-suggestions=\"(omit)\"\u003Eright now,\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/pwa\u003EI've got enough in there and now I fill That gap now, let's say I had a break in the foundation where I had a big crack yeah, then I would use one that says: big cracks and gaps. Well, I, like the system, just take the guesswork right out. That'S right all right! Well, what about up? In the stud wall right here, you've got these electrical outlets. How do you make sure those are airtight? There'S always a draught through an electrical outlet all \u003Cpwa class=\"pwa-mark pwa-mark-done\" data-pwa-category=\"style\" data-pwa-dictionary-word=\"right now, \" data-pwa-hint=\"Readability may be enhanced by removing this\" data-pwa-id=\"pwa-236EB8EC861EBE02E6D5C5E92F644F0E\" data-pwa-rule-id=\"READABILITY_107\" data-pwa-suggestions=\"(omit)\"\u003Eright now,\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/pwa\u003Elet's say I was framing a wall, I'm getting ready to put my fiberglass insulation in there.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EI'D cut the fiberglass insulation around the outlet put it into place, but before I did that I would put this insulation can right in back there and I would spray foam right back down and that will fill that gap.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cb\u003EStop the air drafts \u003Cpwa class=\"pwa-mark pwa-mark-done\" data-pwa-category=\"style\" data-pwa-dictionary-word=\"alright\" data-pwa-hint=\"Readability may be enhanced by using: all right\" data-pwa-id=\"pwa-262681B30D07B2EDFA55C1B8610602A4\" data-pwa-rule-id=\"READABILITY_164\" data-pwa-suggestions=\"all right\"\u003Ealright\u003C\/pwa\u003E.\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003ESo that's all our infiltration out to the outside, but what about these holes now anytime, you have an electrical outlet or electric a wire, a pipe or a \u003Cpwa class=\"pwa-mark pwa-mark-done\" data-pwa-category=\"grammar\" data-pwa-dictionary-word=\"duck.\" data-pwa-hint=\"Possible Wrong Punctuation\" data-pwa-id=\"pwa-C82AFBC4D0C5F4E7D0EA01F874FB81A4\" data-pwa-rule-id=\"QUESTION_DETECTION\" data-pwa-suggestions=\"duck?\"\u003Educk.\u003C\/pwa\u003E You got an issue with air coming up through the building or even fire coming up through. That'S right: that's called fire blocking when the electrician drills a hold is a void. I could \u003Cpwa class=\"pwa-mark pwa-mark-done\" data-pwa-category=\"style\" data-pwa-dictionary-word=\"simply \" data-pwa-hint=\"Readability may be enhanced by removing this\" data-pwa-id=\"pwa-33A8665C668FBC84A63D2ADB2D843DF9\" data-pwa-rule-id=\"READABILITY_1123\" data-pwa-suggestions=\"(omit)\"\u003Esimply\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/pwa\u003Etake this foam push it in there and fill that void. Yeah, I'd.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EDo it at this level in every level sure to stop the flame spread yeah all right, but they make it caulking a foam caulking that says fire blocking on it. So what's the difference in that on the standard? Well, the only difference between this and the standard is this is a brighter color. The reason they have a brighter color is. When I get my inspections, I asked for the inspector to come and look at the wall framing, for example, he's now looking to make sure that the wall is fire, blocked off, that's your and he can see that bright color. That'S the only difference right all right. So we've sealed up all the penetration in the building.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EWhat about a big opening like this at the rim? Joist? What do you do? Well, I wouldn't use the foam and it can. I would use something different. This is more of a professional product. It'S a two-part polyurethane foam, that's \u003Cpwa class=\"pwa-mark pwa-mark-done\" data-pwa-category=\"spelling\" data-pwa-dictionary-word=\"sprayable\" data-pwa-hint=\"Unknown word: sprayable\" data-pwa-id=\"pwa-C88AF19E48DF6A1288C9CABC56D6FC9B\" data-pwa-rule-id=\"SIMPLE_SPELLING\" data-pwa-suggestions=\"spray able\"\u003Esprayable\u003C\/pwa\u003E! Now I see the two canisters two hoses and one gun right and you can get it from an insulating contractor or you can even get it online. So what does this cost? It'S cost about three hundred and fifty dollars. It'S not cheap, but you can do a lot of \u003Cpwa class=\"pwa-mark pwa-mark-done\" data-pwa-category=\"grammar\" data-pwa-dictionary-word=\"area\" data-pwa-hint=\"Possible missing determiner\" data-pwa-id=\"pwa-748DC1A79656454CCAB0F5C6A46D5C12\" data-pwa-rule-id=\"DET_CG_2\" data-pwa-suggestions=\"an area~the area\"\u003Earea\u003C\/pwa\u003E now, I will \u003Cpwa class=\"pwa-mark pwa-mark-done\" data-pwa-category=\"style\" data-pwa-dictionary-word=\"simply \" data-pwa-hint=\"Readability may be enhanced by removing this\" data-pwa-id=\"pwa-1D58F59201F5F808D3DE75D9431DF706\" data-pwa-rule-id=\"READABILITY_1123\" data-pwa-suggestions=\"(omit)\"\u003Esimply\u003C\/pwa\u003E spray it in the bay. Use a lot of cans to get that much oh yeah. 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