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Insulation and soundproofing

Is Spray Foam a Good Choice? Lessons from the UK's Spray Foam Insulation Crisis

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Insulation and soundproofing

Spray Foam Insulation: The Hidden Environmental Costs of Difficult Removal

...toxic spray foam insulation and getting rid of it costs more than the installation Impact on material recycling and sustainability The challenges associated with removing spray foam insulation extend beyond the immediate difficulty of getting rid of it. The very qualities that make spray foam difficult to remove also ...

Insulation and soundproofing

Is spray foam insulation a good choice for your home? Or a toxic recipe for disaster?

...toxic chemicals, some of which will pollute the indoor air long after owners take occupancy of a home. And once it is applied to a substrate, it is extremely difficult to remove it. If you do try to reclaim wood or other materials that have been coated with spray foam, it can create a toxic dust in the process which ca...

Recycled and Reclaimed Materials

Is it safe to build beds or furniture with shipping pallets?

...toxic chemicals to prevent insects being transported. Some pallets have been used for shipping dangerous goods, and are often contaminated with toxic chemicals from containers leaking - especially CP marked pallets that were specifically produced to ship chemical products. Even pallets used for shipping food are not n...