Getting hit with a huge utility bill is unpleasant, but it’s even worse when you know that it’s high due to heat or air conditioning loss through the doors, windows, or walls. Fitting exterior walls ...

Because warm air rises, the attic is the best place to start, particularly for those in colder climates. But any living space adjacent to the outdoors or, say, a transitional space such as a garage ...

The insulation experts at HD Horne Sprayfoam & Insulation Ltd. regularly educate their clients and the general public about topics relating to insulation. Closed cell spray foam is considered to have ...

In recent years, requiring building envelopes for greater insulation layers have become a trend for new construction. Despite this trend, it has been shown that dynamic insulation systems, which offer ...

Q: Help! My home feels cold in the winter and too hot in the summer, and I think I need to add insulation. But how much insulation do I need? A: According to the Insulation Institute, around 90 ...

Given how much energy and money we pour into heating and cooling our homes, it makes sense that you'd want to preserve that conditioned air as long as possible. Insulation plays a key role in keeping ...

There are some big myths out there about insulation and they're holding homeowners back from realizing great energy savings and home efficiency improvements. Brrr… it’s chilly out there. This winter ...

Cons: It has a modest R-value and is more permeable to air than, say, spray foam insulation, so effective sealing before insulation is critical. While the fiberglass particles in some new products are ...

In recent years, requiring building envelopes for greater insulation layers have become a trend for new construction. Despite this trend, it has been shown that dynamic insulation systems, which offer ...