If your older home lacks adequate insulation, can you add insulation to existing walls? Yes! We explain the process for insulating different types of walls.
It appears we’ve reached the stage of this rebuild in which one big project will be completed every week. It’s Week Four of the Spring 2020 One Room Challenge™ and today, I’m showing you how we are sealing our historic home from the inside to prevent moisture and weather intrusion and provide a sturdy reinforcement to our old wood siding. Not all progress is pretty but this is my favorite new feature of our house so far! …
We all know insulation is important to having a comfortable and energy-efficient home. Check out these 24 things to consider when thinking about adding insulation to your house.
Get the most energy efficiency from your insulation by filling all gaps, avoiding compression, sealing holes in framing and other expert tips.
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This overview summarizes non-combustible steel framing using mineral fiber insulation board including the advantages and disadvantages of this construction strategy. Complex two dimensional heat flow analysis and one-dimensional hygrothermal modeling were used to determine moisture related durability risks for analysis.
Learn the best way to insulate an old house from the outside improve energy efficiency and save money
Enclosing Timber Frames With Structural Insulated Panels
Foam board insulation is a terrific alternative to fiberglass. Learn why, and where to use it.
RetroFoam is injected into the enclosed cavity of existing external walls of a house to provide an air seal and layer of insulation within the walls. Spray foam is designed to be sprayed onto an open surface, like the wooden sheathing behind studs, to form a layer of insulation during construction.
We compared some of the commonly recommended pole barn insulation solutions. Take a look and decide which type of insulation is best for your needs!
Winter is the season when Canadians think most about home insulation because winter is when we feel the greatest need – both physically and financially. The thing is, you have to think correctly about insulation if you want to make wise upgrade decisions. Break free of the four most popular insulation myths and you’ll be warmer and wealthier.
Learn how to add insulation to walls that have drywall on them. Find out your options for adding insulation to closed walls.
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We all know insulation is important to having a comfortable and energy-efficient home. Check out these 24 things to consider when thinking about adding insulation to your house.
With special framing and insulating techniques, your basement can be as comfortable as any other room in your home. Find out more about insulating basement walls and framing basement walls here.
A heavy gauge of metal flashing offers increased durability if you plan to let it contact the ground.
Use one of these two energy-smart details to make existing walls more energy-efficient when doing a gut rehab on an old home that has no exterior sheathing under the siding.
If these things aren’t insulated ASAP, winter will wreak havoc on your home.
Specializing in the design of high performance Structural Insulated Panel home plans, Sunlight Homes works hard to get the most out of your SIP shell.
I just looked through some of our current sets and saw steel edge angles all over the place supporting the edge of metal decking... so now I'm curious - what should we be using instead?
When selecting insulation for your home, you might be wondering what the differences are between insulation batts and boards.
Both Rockwool and fiberglass insulation have distinct benefits and drawbacks. Both are effective in different situations, and therefore, well suited to varying types of applications.
This diy article is about how to install polystyrene sheet insulation. We show you how to install polystyrene boards on walls as to do efficient home insulation.
If these things aren’t insulated ASAP, winter will wreak havoc on your home.
Keep your finished basement floor dry, even if the concrete gets wet.
Attic insulation doesn’t always need a vapor barrier, but if you live in a climate with colder winters, you may need to install one. A vapor barrier can prevent moisture buildup in the attic insulation, preventing the insulation from getting damaged.
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Insulating your interior walls doesn’t have to cost a fortune. We'll tell you about six kinds of insulation that are all considered reasonably priced.
You can remove old spray foam insulation with a serrated knife or a saw. Scrape the remaining foam pieces with a putty knife, then use lacquer to freshen the surface for the new insulation you intend to install. Make sure you wear protective goggles and gloves throughout the process.
Expert advice for a warm, dry and inviting basement
