Category Archives: Insulation

American Dream outlet switch plate draft sealer™

Posted on June 30, 2011 by Nick

Eliminates drafts near around outlet plates. This insulation piece reduces the work load of your heating/cooling system. Thus, reducing your electric bill. This is a quick and easy fix for a very affordable price. Tweet

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American Dream Extreme Spray Foam Insulation™

Posted on June 30, 2011 by Nick

The major application for American Dream Spray Foam Insulation is in the construction industry as a commercial roofing system and perimeter wall insulation material. Use of American Dream Spray Foam for wall insulation in the residential housing sector is a rapidly … Continue reading →

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American Dream Natural Fiber™

Posted on June 30, 2011 by Nick

Our state of the art ultra efficient natural fiber insulation is the best value on the market today; dollar for dollar out performing foam, fiberglass or any other insulation. Tweet

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American Dream Attic Guard

Posted on June 30, 2011 by Nick

19 cents per sq. ft. Have heating and cooling effects been tested? At present, there is no standardized method for testing the effectiveness of Attic Guard in reducing heating and cooling bills. But numerous field tests have been performed that … Continue reading →

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Basement Exterior Wall Insulation

Posted on June 3, 2011 by Nick

Many moisture problems can’t be remedied or lessened with ventilation, or by fixing internal sources of moisture. Tweet

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Recommended Levels of Insulation

Posted on June 2, 2011 by Nick

Walls, attics or floors have different insulation requirements. Likewise, homes in cold, temperate and hot climates involve different insulation needs. And these differences are very important and should be taken into account: recommended insulation levels vary a lot, according to … Continue reading →

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NANOFOAM for Optimal Thermal Insulation

Posted on June 1, 2011 by Nick

“Nanofoams of this kind achieve twice the thermal insulation performance of today’s polyurethane foams, meaning that they could, for example, significantly reduce the energy consumption of refrigeration appliances and, in turn, make a major contribution to reducing CO2 emissions. Tweet

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INSULATION VALUE: R-Value, U-Value, Up and Down R-Value, SI and Non-SI Units

Posted on June 1, 2011 by Nick

R–Value stands for Thermal Resistance (R-2 or R2 means a thermal resistance of 2) and measures the insulation value or effectiveness of a material. The higher the R-value of a product the higher its insulating effectiveness. Tweet

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