Assisted Living Facility Sprinklers Are Protected from Freezing
/in Commercial Property, Spray Foam Insulation /by nhillAn Assisted Living Facility, just outside of Boston contracted with Green Stamp to insulate around their sprinkler pipes. The insulation will help prevent the pipes from freezing and breaking.
The New England cold is fast approaching. Call us BEFORE the frigid winter causes problems for your property.
Green Stamp Insulates the Spire Center in Plymouth, MA
/in Commercial Property, Historical Preservation, Spray Foam Insulation /by nhillThe Spire Center is dedicated to performing arts and educational programs which support the vibrant arts community in the greater MA South Shore region. We’re proud to have been selected to install insulation during its renovation.
If you have a renovation project that requires updating and upgrading the insulation, contact us!
Middleton MA Residential Basement Gets Insulated and More
/in Basement, Residential Property, Sound attenuation, Spray Foam Insulation /by nhillThe basement of a home in northern MA was insulated by the Green Stamp team! The installers sprayed foam insulation along the exterior walls to create an air and vapor barrier for energy efficient heating and cooling. Sound attenuation insulation was installed through out the mechanical/utility room to deliver noise control in the stud wall cavities of the interior room partitions. The exposed foam in the utility room was coated with a flame control intumescent coating for added fire-prevention. This job is an example of a complete basement insulation installation.
If your basement is noisy, damp and too hot or cold, contact us! We’ll come to you to inspect the issues in your basement and provide the best possible insulation solution for your budget.
Outsultation Project
/in Outsulation, Residential Property, Spray Foam Insulation /by nhillOutsulation? Yes! As the name suggests, outsulation systems installs insulation on the outside the building. Outsulation is one of the most effective solution for meeting today’s energy code requirements for continuous insulation (CI).
Outsulation offers:
- Moisture drainage for incidental moisture
- Air and water-resistive barrier membrane
- Anti-crack, impact resistant scrim
- Durable and seamless finish veneer that provides a range of aesthetically appealing results.
Contact us for more information and to see if outsulation is right for your residential or commercial property.
Commercial Retrofit – Spray Foam Insulation
/in Commercial Property, Spray Foam Insulation /by nhillA Boston-based fish wholesaler needed to update and upgrade the insulation it it’s warehouse and freezer storage area. Greenstamp was up to the task to retrofit spray foam in the buiilding. The project took 6-7 days to complete.
10-Community Fossil Fuel Ban Becomes Law
/in home renovation, New Construction Insulation, News, Residential Property, Spray Foam Insulation /by nhillOn August 10, 2022, Governor Charlie Baker signed a clean energy and climate bill to help the state reach the goal of net-zero emissions by 2050. The bill included a pilot program to allow ten cities and towns to restrict or prohibit the use of fossil fuels in most construction or major renovation projects. The proposal was signed amid opposition by labor unions, utility companies, real estate and housing organizations that the program could slow housing production.
The climate bill doesn’t dictate which 10 communities will participate in the study. The Department of Energy Resources will oversee the program and decide which communities participate based on the following criteria:
Received local approval, and has:
- Achieved the 10% threshold on the subsidized housing inventory under Chapter 40B or have a Housing Production Plan approved by the Department of Housing and Community Development; or
- Has approved a zoning ordinance or by-law that provides for at least 1 district of reasonable size in which multi-family housing is permitted
Ten cities and towns have already secured local approval and have submitted home rule petitions: Cambridge, Newton, Brookline, Lexington, Arlington, Concord, Lincoln, Acton, Aquinnah, and West Tisbury. Other towns and cities can still apply and have 18 months from the effective date of the new law (July 31, 2022) to achieve compliance with these requirements in order to participate in the project.
We at Greenstamp are very aware of this law change. The new law means that new construction and renovation project in the selected towns will need to go all electric. That being said, going all electric heating and cooling will require that these homes and buildings must use the best insulation possible. Building better and tighter homes will reduce the home’s energy use and carbon footprint.
We currently work with our contractors educating them on best practices to achieve this now. As this becomes more common practice over the next few years we are already ahead of the game.
Greenstamp Helps Preserve Golf History with Spray Foam Insulation
/in Historical Preservation, Spray Foam Insulation /by Andrew ClemonsSpray foam insulation is a modern product that can be used to preserve old buildings, when applied with great care. Greenstamp was trusted to install insulation in two buildings that hold historical significance in the golf world.
The Country Club, located in Brookline, MA, is the oldest country club in the United States and hosts numerous USGA tournaments including the 1913 U.S. Open won by then-unknown Francis Ouimet. Francis DeSales Ouimet was an American amateur golfer who is frequently referred to as the “father of amateur golf.” The Quimet home is located near The Country Club.
Greenstamp is honored to be part of preserving these historical buildings for golf enthusiasts to enjoy for many generations to come.