Foam Board Insulation
Foam board insulation products are quite popular with some aspects of today’s green construction. If you’re looking for some information on these products then check out: Foam Board Insulation Types and R Values.
You may not think foam board insulation is green. However, recent studies from insulation manufacturers suggest that polystyrene insulation is manufactured with as much as 24% less energy compared to fiberglass insulation.
Some manufacturers are even offering recycled foam board products. The nice thing about recycled foam board is any off gassing is most likely completely finished and you’re recycling a product that is already quite green.
Foam board insulation makes a great basement insulation. Foam board makes a more cost effective basement insulation option if you can’t afford spray foam! You can also read another basement insulation article that we have showing another foam board basement remodel.
DIY and Save Money
The biggest benefit with foam board insulation is the ability of DIY’ers to effectively install it themselves. Foam board is very easy to work with and it doesn’t cause irritation like fiberglass insulation. Common tools like a utility knife can be used to cut and fabricate parts. Spray foam in a can can be used to adhere foam board insulation to most surfaces including concrete.
Another way to save money is by using coupons. In fact, we know a place where you can sign up for a great Lowes Coupon to help you save on your next project.
I think it is fantastic how we are using renewable energy and going green in so many ways. I think we also need to do things like reducing our energy usage, like installing geothermal heat pumps to replace high energy heating and cooling systems.