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Ed Begley, Jr. Explains It: How Can You Save Money and the Planet at Once?
Ok, yes, we can tell you every benefit and perk of sprayfoam insulation. But it’s always better when someone else talks you up, like Hollywood legend Ed Begley, Jr.! As your proud ICYNENE installer, we will review your project and come up with the right plan for your goals, from simple to LEED-rated. We…
Winterizing Your Home: Some Budget-Friendly Dos!
As summer turns to fall, we can’t help but start thinking about brisk nights and snowy days. Before they start playing holiday music at the department stores, it’s time to take winterizing steps. Whether you’re reading this from your ranch in Oklahoma or your Houston suburban colonial, taking offensive measures defends your bank account in…
How Long Does Spray Foam Last?
We are often asked how long spray foam insulation will last after install. Do we need to respray after five years? Will it eventually disintegrate and disappear? [box] The good news? You only need to apply it once. The great news? Spray foam lasts a lifetime! [/box] Professionals regard spray foam insulation to be a…
5 Seasonal DIY Projects for this Weekend
(Family Features) The calendar pages may be turning fast, but it’s not too late to take advantage of late summer warm temperatures and do some work around the house. Now is the time to wrap up home improvement projects before the weather turns too cold. Consider these five easy DIY tasks that can set you…
Is Spray Foam Safe? (Spoiler Alert: Yes!)
So, you want to know, “Is spray foam insulation safe?” It’s no secret spray foam insulation is a top update option for home and business owners alike in recent years, for several good reasons! We know the most significant advantage is that it effectively seals even the minutest of holes and cracks that let air,…
Stop Burning Money: Home Upgrades that Downgrade Your Energy Usage
The best home upgrades not only make spaces more livable and energy-efficient but are also cost-effective. Making energy-efficient improvements is a savvy way to save money on utility bills, curb energy usage and add to the house’s value. Consider a variety of home improvement projects, both big and small, that can reduce the financial burden…
Metal Building Insulation FAQ
Scorpion Spray Foam Insulation is a proud installer of metal building insulation. We strongly believe that every metal building needs proper installation of spray foam insulation for temperature control, pest control and overall building durability. Metal Construction News offered this article we think conveys the message exceptionally well. These are not projects to take on…
Energy Efficiency with Spray Foam? You bet your thermal bridge.
You’ve heard that spray foam insulation is energy efficient. If you’ve been shopping for a spray foam insulation contractor in Oklahoma, Missouri, Arkansas or Texas, you know that there are benefits. Let’s get specific. The “why” is complex, but one simple answer is the minimization of thermal bridges. Traditional insulation needs to attached to the…
Spray Foam Insulation: Everything you wanted to know (and then some!)
Spray Foam Insulation: The Essentials Although spray foam insulation has been in use since the 1940s, primarily for aircraft, for the past 30 years, continual product innovation has seen the increased adoption of spray foam insulation in residential and commercial construction. The rapid growth of sprayed foam insulation in building construction, thanks in part to its immediate…
Is Your Insulation Inviting Pest Problems?
More advanced insulation such as spray foam not only expands up to 100 times when applied, filling every nook and cranny within your walls, it doesn’t sag, settle and offers no food value to rodents or pests. The way in which the material expands and keeps its form also makes it difficult for rodents and other animals to form nests.