Open-Cell vs. Closed-Cell Spray Foam for Pole Barns: Which Is Better?
November 6, 2026
Imagine investing in a pole barn that serves several important purposes. It protects expensive equipment, stores materials, and provides valuable
Imagine investing in a pole barn that serves several important purposes. It protects expensive equipment, stores materials, and provides valuable
You step into the garage on a January morning, and the air feels almost as cold as the driveway. Come
If your furnace is working tirelessly from day to night but your bedroom is somehow cold, then you are not
A newly applied coating on a roof can fail quickly if the crew applies it to a roof that is
Spray foam insulation can help protect your home from heat loss, but have you thought about how it will be
We all know that attic insulation is very important for making a house comfortable throughout the year. But how will
Every summer, Iowa homeowners spend money cooling their homes, only to lose that cooled air through gaps and poorly insulated
If a driveway starts sinking, leaning, or developing cracks, the damage usually will not go away on its own. The
You know an interesting fact about pole barn posts? They act as quiet heroes by supporting the roof, handling heavy
If you manage a warehouse, agricultural facility, or manufacturing plant in Iowa, seasonal temperature changes can make it difficult to
Ever wondered if it is possible to truly seal a drafty old barndominium? This question becomes irresistible when October frost
Like most homeowners, you may be of the opinion that the bigger the R-value, the better the insulation is. Right?
Picture a wall before it’s a wall. Just studs, wiring, plumbing lines, and gaps you’ll never see again. That’s the
Are you suffering from higher utility bills without much energy consumption? That may be a frustrating feeling, and it’s one
When you think of Des Moines, what’s the first thing that comes to your mind? It is sure that it
Ever wondered why your neighbor’s driveway got fixed in April, not January? Because it’s timing that is important. And it’s
When you are dealing with sagging crawl space insulation in Iowa, you must inspect for moisture, safely remove damaged fiberglass
Iowa has a humid continental climate. One week it’s 95 degrees. Two weeks later, frost hits the lawn. This variation
About to insulate your home this year? Have a look at this fact: An attic can hit R-60 and still
If you haven’t insulated your pole barn yet, have a quick look at a number. Iowa State research shows that
Have you recently installed spray foam in your home? There must be a faint odor of chemicals. But should you
If you’ve ever walked into your pole barn on a January morning and watched your breath fog up right there
Barndominiums are taking over the Midwest, combining the open layout of a metal barn with high-end residential interiors. But there
common roofing systems found in commercial buildings, warehouses, manufacturing facilities, retail centers, and office properties is a flat roof. A
Ever walked into a hallway next to your garage or on a cold Iowa morning and felt a sudden temperature
When remodeling an older home, it is the perfect time to get rid of one of the largest unseen culprits
Cross your patio or driveway and notice a slight depression under your feet. At first, most homeowners shrug it off.
Iowa weather is hard on roofs. One month you get heavy snow and ice. A few months later, the sun
The blazing summers and bone-chilling winters of Iowa can wreak havoc on your metal building. Without proper insulation, it can
Iowa weather does not hold back. The winter season is very cold, and during the summer, the temperatures reach over
For many Iowa homeowners, the garage becomes the place where everything goes when there is no better spot inside the
Metal roofs are common across Iowa for garages, shops, pole barns, machine sheds, agricultural buildings, commercial spaces, and metal-roofed additions.
Iowa homes deal with a wide range of weather. A house may face below-freezing winter nights, humid summer afternoons, heavy