Episode 8: The Expanding Influence of Spray Foam Insulation with Kevin Collins

In this episode, our hosts have a frank conversation about spray foam insulation. Project Manager Kevin Collins talks about his own experience using spray foam in practice and in design. We discuss the technical ins and outs of spray foam, carbon considerations, best practices, and when and where you might use it in your own home. This episode was made possible by a Mass Save Community Education Grant.

Release date: October 31, 2024

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Show Notes:

The transcript for this episode can be found here.

Guardian Article about spray foam

Embodied Carbon

Spray Foam Removal Certification

Grenfell fires

“Building Science Corporation did some great testing where they looked at the impact of insulation in assemblies where you have that air gap, because I think folks were concerned that, you know, if you have a layer of air, isn’t that defeating the point of insulation?”[1]

Kristin’s episode on healthy homes


[1] https://buildingscience.com/documents/reports/rr-1207-vancouver-field-exposure-facility/view

Passive House/ Phius

Energy Star

LEED

Enterprise Green Communities

Mass Save

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