Panels of blue thermal foam insulation installed over a concrete exterior wall
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What is Thermal Foam Insulation? (Should You Consider It?)

The choice of available insulation types is enormous these days, and each one seems to have its unique benefits and disadvantages.
One of the least-known types of insulation is foam insulation. Unfortunately, when it comes to foam, it seems that most people haven’t even heard of it, never mind knowing what it is and its benefits.

Closeup on the corner of a piece of expanded polystyrene (EPS) cellofoam insulation being installed on a wall
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What is Cellofoam Insulation? (Can You Use For a Garage?)

Uncomfortable temperatures can take the edge off our enjoyment of garage spaces, but there is a solution: improving the energy efficiency of your garage door.
One option is Cellofoam, which has been successfully used by thousands of people across the US to insulate their garage doors from the extremes of temperature that standard garage doors do nothing to guard against.

A solar over in use in a backyard
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Best Insulation for Solar Ovens (Energy & Money Saved) 

Did you know that the most crucial part of a solar oven is insulation?
Without proper insulation, the heat will escape, and you won’t be able to cook your food properly. There are many different types, but reflective insulation is one of the best because it helps keep the heat inside the oven where it belongs.

A closeup of fiberglass insulation in a wall
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Using Fiberglass Insulation: Pros and Cons

There are two common types of fiberglass insulation: batts and loose-fill. Both have different uses and features that make them valuable to homeowners. However, the cost and effectiveness of the insulation vary depending on the type of fiberglass insulation you choose. 

Cross sections of rigid foam board and fiberglass insulation are shown close up
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Rigid Foam Board or Fiberglass Insulation: Which to Choose?

Fiberglass and rigid foam board are two of the most popular home insulation options currently available. There can be quite a bit of overlap between these two insulation materials since they can both be used to insulate interior walls, roofs, floors, and other parts of the house. 

Batts of fiberglass and Rockwool insulation are shown next to each other
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Fiberglass vs. Rockwool (Mineral Wool): Comparing Home Insulation Options

There is a wide variety of materials that can be used to insulate residential basements, wall cavities, and attic spaces. Two of the most popular home insulation materials are mineral wool and fiberglass. 

A man in full protective gear is sitting on the attic floor while he sprays spray foam insulation on the underside of the attic ceiling.
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Comparing Rigid Foam Board and Spray Foam Insulation

Even if you don’t know much about the topic, you’ve probably heard of foam insulation. The two main types of foam insulation are spray foam and rigid foam board insulation. While both are made from the same basic materials, they have certain significant differences.