Outdoor & Garden Ideas
Foam Insulation More Than Just Staying Warm
When many people think of foam insulation they think of staying warm in the winter and saving money on their heating bills. This is especially common thinking in the northern climes where for a while houses were not insulated very well. The idea was that if they added a layer of foam insulation to the outside of their house they would be saving a lot of money on their gas bill.
There are other advantages to foam insulation that I would like to talk about in the rest of this article however and so that is what I am going to do. Foam insulation when compared to fiberglass has a number of attractive benefits. Number one on many peoples list is that it is much easier to work with. It does not make your skin itchy. It does not have to be rolled and it easier to carry. It is lighter as well and is able to cover more surface area than does a roll of fiber glass insulation. And it does all of these things without sacrificing in the R value which is the measure of effectiveness of insulation.
In fact because it is denser than the typical fiberglass roll, foam insulation has better insulating qualities per inch of thickness and so thinner applications of the material can give you similar if not better level of protection from the cold.
We have been talking about protection from the cold in our discussion of foam insulation but what most people forget is that protection from the cold in the winter is also protection from the heat escaping your house in the winter. In similar fashion insulation whatever material it may be is also protection against heat coming youre your house in the summer and if you have air conditioning, cool escaping. So not only will it save you money in the winter and keep you warm, it will save you money in the summer and keep you cool.
So if you are thinking about putting vinyl siding up or have an addition in mind for your house you might want to consider layering the outside with even a thin layer of foam insulation. You will be both hotter and cooler when you want to be, and not the other way around. It is an easy task to tack up some of this wonder material, which means that it wont cost that much more, especially when you consider how much you will be saving in the long run.
23 of 31 Review For Bestway 7-Person 1-Jet Spa With Steel Frame
Lindsey ( 2020-Feb-02 )
VERIFIED BUYER
★★★★★
We wanted a bench that would stand out and represented our love of our hubby/dad/grandad who passed recently. It would be his 50th birthday this week and we’re so pleased with the bench and now fitted with a plaque that suits beautifully. Thank you wayfair
Monica ( 2020-Apr-17 )
VERIFIED BUYER
★★★★★
So adorable!! Comfy and sturdy too! I purchased the navy color and I was pleased they look navy in person, because the pictures online depict it bright blue. In love!
Jary ( 2020-Sep-01 )
VERIFIED BUYER
★★★★★
Very nice but the vases are much smaller than I expected. It was hard to find plants that would fit. Overall they are very pretty
Michael ( 2020-Jul-27 )
VERIFIED BUYER
★★★★★
Well- Made product but the pictures and site make it seem bigger than it actually is. Was also a bit shocked about the price.
Chris ( 2020-Jan-17 )
VERIFIED BUYER
★★★★★
It is a flat pack unit, it is better than expected (we brought 2 and have them next to each other). Put together properly it is strong, please check the dimensions it is compact. But then that fits our hall way, I have size 12 feet and the shoes 'just' fit maybe a little over-hang and the shoes have to go at a bit of an angle but they do fit. For the price, i would say better than expected.
Gillian ( 2020-Dec-08 )
VERIFIED BUYER
★★★★★
Made well and was easy to put together! Does just what I needed it for and I am very happy with this purchase
Emma ( 2020-Dec-01 )
VERIFIED BUYER
★★★★★
Beautiful for an accent wall. Not sure why larger vases are in the picture because all four that I ordered were miniature even though I wasn’t given an option to select a size. So unfortunately there much smaller than I wanted but still a nice touch next to my photos.
RUTH ( 2020-Jun-25 )
VERIFIED BUYER
★★★★★
It was hard to put together with no instructions included. Pieces would not fit together easily.
Ashley ( 2020-Mar-17 )
VERIFIED BUYER
★★★★★
I'm delighted with this well-designed bench. It is exactly as it looks in the photo, sturdy, easy to assemble and very comfortable to sit on.
Ryann ( 2020-Dec-25 )
VERIFIED BUYER
★★★★★
LOVE THEM!!!!! I USE THEM FOR STORAGING THE DOGS PLAY TOYS AND STUFF. THE DOG IS UNABLE TO OPEN IT OR UNABLE TO DISTROY IT...
Irina ( 2020-Dec-19 )
VERIFIED BUYER
★★★★★
Perfect size and well built extremely pleased with my purchase to protect all my garden furniture cushions in.
Ekaterina ( 2020-Sep-21 )
VERIFIED BUYER
★★★★★
Love this bench! Used it at a clients wedding and then to donate to the same church garden. Really special piece and made well! Would buy again.
Karen ( 2020-Oct-31 )
VERIFIED BUYER
★★★★★
This is a great swing for a small-ish outdoor space! I was pleasantly surprised by how nice the wood is (some reviews mentioned it not being smooth, but it is, and the stain on mine was pretty even. A few boards were scuffed but nothing bad.) Assembly was about what you’d expect - not too bad, directions are decent but like another review said, pay very close attention to which screws are which because they’re very close in size. I worried this wouldn’t weather well so I coated it with a full spray can of polyurethane. We’ll see. Really nice for the value!
Evelyn ( 2020-Jan-30 )
VERIFIED BUYER
★★★★★
We had already bought the wood effect version, for the hall, a decided it would make a good book shelf Niknak shelf for my daughters room. Easy to assemble. Great quality and sturdy
Anon ( 2020-Nov-18 )
VERIFIED BUYER
★★★★★
This item was purchased as an item on a raffle table. I can’t speak for the actual function of the swing, but the person who won it was absolutely thrilled with it!
Nikki ( 2020-Jun-03 )
VERIFIED BUYER
★★★★★
I have the larger deck box and purchased this to match. We use them for recycling. Super for the two jobs and looks great on our patio while doing double duty. I keep mine lined with jumbo garbage bags so on trash day it is so easy to recycle.
Jenny ( 2020-Sep-16 )
VERIFIED BUYER
★★★★★
Great storage, large enough to take Cushions for 3 chairs and a sofa (7 cushions in all plus back supports) Easy to assemble
Paul ( 2020-May-17 )
VERIFIED BUYER
★★★★★
Not finished putting all together as yet, just stool and table to do. Was not expecting so much self assembley, if any. It was a challenge doing it by myself. I found some screw / connecting points too short too long verses length of screw to allow use of flat/rounds and then bolts. If screws were just 4-5mm longer then much easier.
Vikki ( 2020-Oct-11 )
VERIFIED BUYER
★★★★★
Very happy, great little set to enjoy your morning coffee and afternoon cocktails! Comfy and great quality, would highly recommend
Julie ( 2020-Aug-02 )
VERIFIED BUYER
★★★★★
This bench is great! So easy to put together and looks perfect on our front patio. The table in the middle is easy to use and very sturdy. Stable enough for drinks, plates, games etc. And the color is just like the picture.
Craig ( 2020-Jul-06 )
VERIFIED BUYER
★★★★★
Perfect size for my family of three, looks great on our deck. My only gripe with it I suppose is the back cushions fall forward a lot which can be annoying or messy.
Jason ( 2020-Sep-24 )
VERIFIED BUYER
★★★★★
Bought this for a little extra shoe storage in my bedroom as I was fed up trying to reach under my bed, and also forgetting what I had because they were hidden. The colour goes great with my other furniture. My children love to come sit on the bench when talking to me (plus great for me to put my clothes on). The space for shoes is wide enough to take my trainers (some quite chunky). I looked at many before deciding, and for me this was a nice storage bench, neutral colour, best price, best functionality, best price. Construction Instruction were clear and the process did not take long. Very happy with my buy. Would recommend.
Keith ( 2021-Jan-13 )
VERIFIED BUYER
★★★★★
They are very small for my liking.very cute but i wish they are a little bigger so you can actually put plants in it