Homes and buildings need insulation to control inside temperatures. Are you getting the best value for your project? Here's a look at how R-Value affects what you pick. R-Value, also known as "thermal ...

Q: I read in a column of yours that home insulation should have a “proper R-value.” What does that mean? — Doris L., Pittsburgh A: R-value refers to the level of resistance to heat flow that ...

According to the Insulation Institute, fully 90 percent of today’s American homes are underinsulated. That’s really too bad, because insulating your house is one of the greenest moves you can make.

In recent years, requiring building envelopes for greater insulation layers have become a trend for new construction. Despite this trend, it has been shown that dynamic insulation systems, which offer ...

Question: I know you have talked about insulation before and you keep mentioning something about a value for the insulation and how much is needed. Where can I find information about my home area?

The insulation experts at HD Horne Sprayfoam & Insulation Ltd. regularly educate their clients and the general public about topics relating to insulation. Closed cell spray foam is considered to have ...

Dear Jim: My utility bills are high, and I am adding a room to my house. I want to insulate the room properly and have the contractor add some insulation in rest of the house. What type of insulation ...

Tasman Insulation has added a new product to the Pink® Batts® Ultra™ range to meet the new industry R-value insulation requirements for the upper North Island. R-values are used to rate the level of ...

According to the Insulation Institute, fully 90 percent of today’s American homes are underinsulated. That’s really too bad, because insulating your house is one of the greenest moves you can make.