Amelia M., Author at Retrofoam of the Carolinas

Fiberglass Insulation Batts: Why the Popular Choice May Not Be the Best Choice

There are some solutions to the fiberglass batt problem. All of them lie in a different type of insulation. Injection/spray foam addresses all of the concerns and provides an air seal that eliminates unwanted airflow, and lasts the lifetime of your home.

A Full Belly is a Happy Belly: Insulating the Underbelly of Your Mobile or Modular Home

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Insulating the underbelly of your mobile or modular home can help improve its energy-efficiency. Learn how foam can help.

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Insulation for Mobile and Modular Homes

What is the best insulation for mobile and modular homes? Learn about 3 types of mobile home insulation: fiberglass, foam board, and foam.

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Can You Fix A Hot Attic?

Does your attic always have to be a sauna in the summer? No, it doesn’t. Learn why most attics are hot and what you can do to help yours.

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What are Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs)?

You can find volatile organic compounds in all sorts of products. There are literally thousands of chemicals that produce VOCs. So, how do you avoid filling your home with VOCs?

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The History of Insulation

Just like the structure of the physical building has progressed, so has the way humans have kept the climate of those structures comfortable with thermal insulation. Learn more about how insulation has advanced over time.

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Fun Facts About Home Insulation

The insulation in your home is one of the most important things keeping you happy and comfortable in your home. Here are some interesting facts you may not have known about insulation.

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Air Seal, Moisture, Air Quality: Why We Remove Old Insulation From Your Attic

One area in your home that benefits greatly from adding foam insulation is your attic. When RetroFoam of the Carolinas comes and sprays foam insulation in your attic, it is standard procedure to remove old insulation from your attic floor. Do you know why?

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How Can RetroFoam of the Carolinas Help Me Limit My Environmental Footprint?

The bigger your environmental footprint, the more of an impact you have on the world around you. Learn how RetroFoam’s injection foam is helping homeowners reduce their environmental footprint.

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Top 10 Reasons Why Even a Gnome Would Foam Their Home

When it comes down to it, the benefits foam offers make it the best option for home owners. Learn the top 10 reasons foam is good for your home.

Insulation: How to Become the Coolest Version of Yourself

The right insulation keeps your house cool

How can you stay cool during the summer? First, understand how head and air flow, conduction, convection, and the stack effect. Second, make sure you have the right insulation.

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Tips For Saving Your AC Unit: Energy Efficiency in the Summer Months

Learn 5 ways to make your home’s AC unit energy efficient. Spoiler Alert: While several things can cause air leaks in your home, the biggest is inadequate insulation.

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Insulation and Allergies: What’s the Relationship?

The quality of the air you breathe can be the key to the quality of life you are able to lead. The injection foam and spray foam used by RetroFoam of the Carolinas is an excellent option for those looking for environmentally safe insulation that will also decrease the number of allergens in the home.

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How Does The RetroFoam Injection Foam Installation Process Affect The Exterior Of My Home?

RetroFoam of the Carolinas Crew Installing Injection Foam

Unlike replacing traditional insulation, which requires removing drywall from the interior of your home, RetroFoam injection foam can be injected into the exterior walls from the outside of your home. Learn how injection foam insulation is installed into the cavities of walls without damaging the aesthetic of the exterior of the home.

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Don’t Put All of Your Eggs in One Basket: The Truth About R-Values

R-value is not the end all be all when it comes to determining what insulation is best for you. Educate yourself and know your options, as the insulation in your home helps regulate your comfort level and how much money you will be spending on heating and cooling.

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Open Cell vs. Closed Cell Spray Foam: What is the Best Choice For You?

Residential Home requiring open-cell or closed-cell spray foam

Both open and closed cell spray foams work and do a great job at insulating a building. They both have strengths and weaknesses. It is important to understand those strengths and weaknesses to decide which type of spray foam will work best to meet your needs.

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The Stack Effect: What Is It and What Does It Have To Do With Your Homes Insulation?

Most people will say that you should address the area of your home where the air is escaping. Is this true? Learn about the stack effect and how to stop the air leakage in your home.

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RetroFoam of the Carolinas Reviews Worth Reading

At RetroFoam of the Carolinas, we want to leave you with insulation that will last you the lifetime of your home, that will reduce your energy bills, and increase your comfort. Read what our customers have said about their experiences with RetroFoam of the Carolinas.

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Mold in Your Home — The Canary in the Coal Mine

Having high levels of mold in your home can be very dangerous to the health of anyone living in your home. Be on the lookout for these visual and non-visual signs that you may have mold growing in your home.

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Unlike your Jeans, Your House Can Not Be Too Tight

While it is true that good indoor air quality requires fresh outdoor air, letting your home decide where that air enters your home instead of you making that decision is not the way to go about things. An airtight home and proper ventilation work together to create a healthy home.