HFO / Discussions

What do you think of insulated T Studs in Canada?

...HFO blowing agents is only 1, meaning that HFO blowing agents are on par with Carbon in terms of the climate change impact rather than being 1,430 times worse. I would also wonder about the cost, since they don’t look cheap. We know it takes an investment to build a more efficient home, we just aren’t sure yet without ...

Posted by Lee Watt June 3, 2019 Wall assemblies - new construction 1 response

Can I purchase XPS made with HFOs?

...HFOs anywhere? If not, any idea when they will be available? If they aren't available, is my best alternative still mineral wool? We have reason to believe that sometime in 2020 there will be a switch to HFO blowing agents with a much lower Global Warming Potential (GWP), but no manufacturers of XPS insulation have swi...

Posted by Kate Noblio Dec. 14, 2019 Insulation and soundproofing 3 responses