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Since Noble Home's inception we've been using foam-insulated SIPs to build the shell of our homes. This has always been a compromise, since foam isn't as environmentally friendly as we'd like and there are no options on the market that use … more...
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Insulation
0 replies | 1224 views | Posted on: 10/13/2015 | Last updated: 10/13/2015
I have been trying to find out about Cellulose Insulation, the newspaper stuff. Last winter my attic leaked water came in onto the Cellulose Insulation. My question is when Cellulose Insulation gets wet does that mean mold will grow in t… more...
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Cellulose Insulation
2 replies | 1483 views | Posted on: 06/21/2015 | Last updated: 10/08/2015
Is Mold in Modern Buildings a Sign Of Energy Loss?
Why does mold grows in new buildings? In an article found on a Australian building site, this question is explored. The main topic of the article is the accidental creation of "thermal bridges", breaks in insulation or wall that lets in air… more...
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1 replies | 665 views | Posted on: 07/09/2015 | Last updated: 10/08/2015
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