Foam core insulation may be a popular choice for homes, but not so much for the environment. Thankfully, these eco-friendly ...

Expanded or extruded polystyrene insulation boards are best suited for floor insulation. As they will be installed underneath the supporting floor, the boards need good compressive strength to handle ...

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and expanded polystyrene (EPS), which is often the cheapest. Cons: Foam board insulation can be harder to install snugly in unusually shaped spaces, leaving gaps for air to flow. To create an ...

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Proper home insulation is key to maintaining a comfortable, energy-efficient home. In Cork, where the climate often brings ...

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This is a good idea because we use a modern higher grade of polystyrene which when installed could double the heat retention of your wall. By topping up the existing insulation it also means that any ...

Normally, I am bad at installing ... on its materials (polystyrene, polyethylene, polypropylene or neoprene). Different versions come with distinct features. For example, the neoprene is flexible and ...