Insulation R-Values Chart and Buyer Guide
Choosing the best insulation isn’t as simple as comparing R-value, however. Spot and seal any leaks...
Posts about Insulation (3)
Existing Home Makeover: Two-Zoned Attics
The first in a series of building science articles on how to improve the performance of the 90...
Before You Mitigate Radon, Consider Spray Foam Insulation
Research shows that closed-cell spray foam insulation creates a highly effective barrier against...
Review: Solving Multiple Indoor Air Problems with a Panasonic ERV
Hands-on install of FV-10VE1 provides instant solution to high CO2 and particulate levels. I'VE...
Insulation Alternative: Hempcrete
Creating locally sourced lime and clay binders for use in hempcrete. Hempcrete (a mix of chopped...
Passive Solar and Earth-Bermed Homes Have a Chance
Some energy-saving ideas from the 1970s are much more viable now, thanks to new products and...
Insulation and Air Sealing
Insulation makes any project greener, but choosing the best product requires more than just looking...
Rigid Insulation: Best Practices
Extra-thick layers of exterior insulation can greatly improve the energy performance of homes, but...
Study: In a Perfect World, All Insulation Performs About the Same
The report, sure to be controversial among insulation manufacturers, is not as radical as it...
Exterior Foam Insulation: Best Practices
BUILDING AMERICA (BA) has been advocating the use of rigid foam sheathing insulation for years as a...
