Types of insulation

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! …

Insulation for garages is generally the same as house insulation. Learn the differences between the five types of insulation that work well in garages.

The five most popular types of insulation are fiberglass, mineral wool, cellulose, polyurethane foam and polystyrene. Many homeowners prefer fiberglass or polystyrene over the others because they are more affordable, and are generally easier to install for someone who’s going the DIY route instead of consulting the likes of Hire It Done to find a…Read more →

Insulation keeps your home warm and can save you money. In the construction industry, how well a particular type of insulation resists the flow of heat is represented by a value called “R.” This article collates the many different types of insulation by type and R-Value, explains what an R-value is, and also answers the question, “Can bad insulation make you sick?”

Learn the best way to insulate an old house from the outside improve energy efficiency and save money

We all know insulation is important to having a comfortable and energy-efficient home. Check out these tips for adding insulation!

Why insulation is important, types of insulation, environmental choices, and why I chose Rockwool. Plus a tutorial on how to install the bat insulation in the exterior and interior walls!

Learn which Insulation materials are most suited to which Home application, because Green Building materials & especially insulation are not created equal !

Mineral wool and fiberglass insulation are two of the most popular home insulation materials. These insulation materials can be used to insulate residential basements, wall cavities, and attic spaces. Both mineral wool and fiberglass insulation have distinct benefits and drawbacks. Both are effective under different situations, and therefore, well suited to varying types of applications.

What’s the best attic insulation? That depends on your definition of “best”. An expert home inspector goes through which attic insulation types work best in specific situations.