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In-depth guides on spray foam insulation, costs, comparisons, and best practices from the ThermoSeal USA team.

Homeowner Guide

Spray Foam Tax Credits in 2026: What Homeowners Need to Know

The federal 25C insulation credit ended for installations after December 31, 2025. What that means for 2026 projects, how to still claim a 2025 install, and the state and utility incentives that remain.

Updated August 28, 2026  ·  6 min read Read
Product Education

HFO vs Traditional Closed Cell Spray Foam: What's the Difference?

HFO-blown closed cell foam delivers R-7.4 per inch and a GWP of 1, compared to R-6.5 and a GWP of 1,030 for HFC-blown products. Here's what the difference means for your project and why HFO is the future of closed cell insulation.

April 13, 2026  ·  7 min read Read
Building Science

Spray Foam in a Crawl Space: Open Cell or Closed Cell?

The crawl space is the most moisture-prone part of any home, and the place where product choice matters most. Here's why closed cell is almost always the right answer and how to approach the assembly correctly.

April 13, 2026  ·  6 min read Read
Building Science

How Thick Should Spray Foam Be in an Attic? (By Climate Zone)

The right attic spray foam thickness depends on your IECC climate zone and the product you use. This guide covers code minimums, required thickness for every ThermoSeal product, and attic floor vs. roofdeck considerations.

April 13, 2026  ·  6 min read Read
Homeowner Guide

Why Spray Foam Insulation Pays for Itself in 3 Years

The math behind spray foam ROI: average project costs, annual energy savings, payback period calculations, and the factors that accelerate or slow your break-even point.

April 13, 2026  ·  7 min read Read
Cost Guide

How Much Does Spray Foam Insulation Cost in 2026?

Average installed costs by foam type and application zone, what drives the price, how spray foam compares to fiberglass on total cost, and how to evaluate any quote you receive.

April 10, 2026  ·  7 min read Read
Comparison

Spray Foam vs Fiberglass Insulation: A Complete, Honest Comparison

Why R-value alone doesn't tell the whole story, where fiberglass still makes sense, and where spray foam wins decisively, including crawlspaces, roofdecks, and metal buildings.

April 10, 2026  ·  9 min read Read
Education

Open Cell vs Closed Cell Spray Foam: Which Is Right for Your Project?

R-values, vapor permeability, moisture resistance, structural contribution, and the best application for each foam type, including a full side-by-side comparison table.

April 10, 2026  ·  8 min read Read

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