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Spray Foam Insulation: A Better Way to Reduce Heat Transfer?

  In summer times, almost every homeowner is looking for ways to stay cool. Some are out purchasing new HVAC equipment, while others are just keeping the blinds shut & hoping for the best. There is a better method to stay cool in the summer months, though, & it all comes down to reducing heat transfer. When it comes to cutting down on heat transfer, there is simply no better solution than spray and heat resistant foam insulation —let us take a closer look at why. What is Heat Transfer?   If you are not much familiar with the concept of heat transfer, you’re not alone. The idea refers to the movement of heat from one point to another, and there are 3 ways in which this can occur: conduction, convection, & radiation. Conduction happens when heat is directly applied to an object, generally in a scenario where 2 objects of different heat levels make direct contact with one another. With convection, however, warmer areas of a gas or liquid rise to meet cooler areas