Insulation is a non-structural material that's used to reduce heat transfer. The most typical forms of insulation available are rigid sheets, flexible blankets, and loose fill. These may be composed of fiberglass or rock wool fibers, cellulose (paper) fibers, and a variety of foams. Specialized insulation, which is intended to reduce solar heat gain or air and water infiltration, is sold in plastic or metallized-plastic sheets.
Insulation
For Home Comfort
Proper insulation choices are the first steps in giving your home that warm and fuzzy feeling. Here are the basics. GO!
Proper insulation choices are the first steps in giving your home that warm and fuzzy feeling. Here are the basics. GO!
Evaluating
Insulation Projects
All insulation projects entail variables, especially retrofits. The initial purchase price for any insulation product can be boiled down to an R-value cost per square foot, with a higher R-value equating to a higher price tag. GO!
All insulation projects entail variables, especially retrofits. The initial purchase price for any insulation product can be boiled down to an R-value cost per square foot, with a higher R-value equating to a higher price tag. GO!
Insulating
Old Homes: Blow-In Insulation Options
You can’t cram the pink stuff into a closed wall. However, blown- or sprayed-in insulation can make a leaky old home an energy miser. Fiberglass, cellulose, and foam can all keep the cold at bay. GO!
You can’t cram the pink stuff into a closed wall. However, blown- or sprayed-in insulation can make a leaky old home an energy miser. Fiberglass, cellulose, and foam can all keep the cold at bay. GO!
Insulating
Ducts for Efficiency
There’s more to efficiency than tuning the furnace. Homeowners must insulate ducts to and prevent heat or cool air loss. GO!
There’s more to efficiency than tuning the furnace. Homeowners must insulate ducts to and prevent heat or cool air loss. GO!