In our last milestone post about important events throughout Progressive Foam’s 20+ year history, we took a look back at how the company got its start in 1992. For this post we will flash forward to 1995, the year that Progressive Foam found a home in Beach City, Ohio. Prior to 1995, founder Pat Culpepper […]
New Siding Insulation with Built-In Moisture Management Adds R-3.8 Behind Brick and Fiber Cement Siding?on University Residence Hall Complex Location: 1871 Old Main Drive, Shippensburg, PA 17257 Located less than an hour outside of Harrisburg, Shippensburg?University is a bachelor and masters degree granting institute?with a rich history in teaching excellence. The Project: The three-building residence […]
Happy New Year to all of the friends of Progressive Foam and readers of our blog. We hope you had a happy and prosperous 2012, and that 2013 brings even more health, wealth and happiness. In 2012, Progressive Foam celebrated its 20 year anniversary. As a tribute to the history of the company, once a […]
As the year draws to a close and the holidays are upon us, we want to take a minute to thank all of the people that support Progressive Foam throughout the year, from our readers to our employees, from our customers to our vendors. It takes everyone involved to make a company and product successful, […]
With the public more aware of how their lifestyles and decisions effect the environment than ever before, it is becoming more popular to choose products that have lower impacts than others. Some elements that affect a product’s environmental impact are the raw materials it’s made from, what it’s used for, and how it is disposed […]
You may be wondering how new siding can look even more beautiful simply by adding insulation behind it during installation. After all, isn’t insulation used to improve energy-efficiency, not enhance appearance? Luckily, insulation is no longer known just for its energy saving properties. Sure, insulation still helps to keep heat where it belongs (inside in […]
When you’re at home, do you notice that you get headaches, have dry and itchy skin or nose and throat irritations? Or do you notice that you are sensitive to odors, feel nauseous or fatigued? Maybe you feel these symptoms when you’re in a particular room or even the whole house. If you do, these […]
Tax credits, or funds that are deducted from the total a taxpayer owes to the state, are being offered for energy-efficient upgrades that are made to homes. Some of these include credits towards wall insulation products, which can include siding insulation that is installed underneath new siding. Many people hear about large federal tax credits […]
Posted on within Fiber cement siding from manufacturers like James Hardie can be a great way to enhance the appearance of a new or existing home. It is solid like real wood, can be painted in an endless number of different siding colors, and stands up to many elements. However, installing fiber cement […]
Siding insulation can enhance the performance of any new siding by increasing its energy efficiency, providing effective moisture management and making your home quieter on the inside, just to name a few benefits. The process by which the siding insulation is manufactured will determine the overall quality of the product, how well it will perform […]
