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Notes from the rig
Things we explain on site every week, written down. No sales pitch, just how buildings behave on the Gulf Coast and what foam does about it.
Why your Houston attic hits 140 degrees, and what that costs you
A vented attic in a hot humid climate is a design borrowed from somewhere else. Here is what actually happens up there between noon and six, and why your ductwork pays for it.
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MaterialsClosed cell or open cell: how we choose on the Gulf Coast
Six questions we ask about the assembly before we pick a foam, and the three cases where there is no choice at all.
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Metal buildingsYour metal building is not leaking. It is sweating.
Water on the floor after a clear night is condensation, not a roof leak. Here is the physics and the two inch fix.
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ContainersInsulating a shipping container in Houston: what works and what fails
Rigid board, batts and blankets all fail in a container for the same reason. What we spray instead, and at what thickness.
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ProcessWhat spray foam day actually looks like at your house
Prep, ventilation, the smell, when you can come back in, and the questions worth asking any contractor before they start.
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