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Energy Efficiency Upgrades Critical to Offset the Escalating Costs of Homeownership

The Wall Street Journal recently chronicled the rising costs homeowners are facing – not just with their mortgage – but rather with other hidden costs, such as insurance premiums, property taxes, HOA ...

IBE Board Member, Holcim, Helps Preserve Historic DC Museum with Spray Foam

When it came to creating optimal environmental conditions to help protect and preserve valuable works of art inside a 100-year-old museum in our nation’s capital, spray foam insulation rose ...

Modernizing Building Codes Are Essential for Building Resilient Structures

Amid an increasing number of natural disasters and a push for building resiliency, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) is leading the charge to update energy-efficient building codes across ...

ICYMI: Peter Huntsman Advocates for Tax Policies to Boost Energy-Efficient Materials Production, Citing MDI Chemical Innovation for Spray Foam Insulation

On Tuesday, Peter Huntsman, President and CEO of Huntsman Corporation, attended and provided witness testimony to The United States Senate Committee on Finance Hearing, titled, “American Made: Growing U.S. ...

The Sphere’s Construction Not Possible Without the Innovative Properties of Spray Foam

As contractors from all over the country arrive in Las Vegas this week for the annual SPFA Spray Foam Convention, many will see for the first time the newest structure ...

Spray Foam Retrofits Prioritize Efficiency and Sustainability

In Cornwall, New York, contractor Jon Beer is working on a gut remodel of an old home, showcasing a strategic use of spray foam insulation for energy efficiency and comfort. ...