Energy Efficiency in a Typical Residential Home

March 26, 2016

Homeowners across the country are becoming more and more aware about energy consumption and energy efficiency. The main concern is about reducing utility costs, but it's also about improving indoor comfort, and even about being conscious of the environment. For older homes, especially the ones...

Fiberglass Insulation - The Inside Story

March 25, 2016

Fiberglass is a family of products widely used in countless applications - everything from automobiles, to boats, to roofing, to insulation. In residential and commercial buildings, we know it as a thermal insulator. The idea behind fiberglass insulation is to slow down the spread of heat and/or...

It's Important to Insulate a Home for the Summer

March 24, 2016

Most homeowners associate home insulation with the wintertime. But in many parts of the country, summer can pose its own challenges when it comes to energy consumption, energy savings, and even home comfort. The thing is, with a super-hot summer, no homeowner wants to be running the air conditioning...

The Best Approaches For Insulating Basement Walls

March 23, 2016

By any measure, basements present a challenging environment for insulation. It's no wonder - basements typically have high levels of moisture; they are completely surrounded by cool ground temperatures; and they present significant potential for air leakage. These are all challenges that must be...

Yes - There is a Best Way to Insulate the Attic

March 22, 2016

Easy, fast, and affordable is not always the best approach. This is especially relevant with home insulation, and specifically true about attic insulation. And while the Internet is full of insulation pros and cons, there really is a best way to insulate the attic - Spray Polyurethane Foam. There is...

Understanding Fiberglass Insulation

March 21, 2016

Unlike so many other home improvement projects, insulating the home will have a positive effect on both comfort and budget. In most northern climes, insulation has more relevance in the winter than in summer, although for many homeowners there's an equally important role during the hot summer....

With Basement Insulation, it's Important to do it Right the First Time

March 20, 2016

Basements usually account for a significant amount of heat loss, particularly when the space has been poorly insulated. It's because basement walls are expansive, and often un-insulated above and below grade. Worse, there's undesirable air leakage, whether it's through basement windows...

For a Major Insulation Project - Consult a Professional!

March 19, 2016

The truth is, regardless of the scope of a home insulation project, it's far better to work with a professional contractor than not. And when it comes to a major project, working with a professional is just fundamental. In most cases, unless the home is a new build, insulating a home is a...

Understanding R-Values: The Measure of ''Heat Transfer''

March 18, 2016

To understand R-Value in relation to home insulation, it's not necessary to be a scientist or engineer. For the typical homeowner it's enough to understand that R-Value is a measurement of thermal resistance - in other words, a measurement of a specific material's resistance to...

Retrofitting to Ensure Energy Savings

March 17, 2016

Home insulation is mainly about comfort - but it's also about energy consumption and energy savings. After all, an energy efficient house will dramatically reduce heating and cooling costs throughout the year. And with good insulation, those savings could be substantial enough to offset the cost...