Insulation plays an important role for your home, but there's a variety of types to choose from. This is our guide to the ...

Exterior Insulation and Finishing Systems (EIFS) are versatile, high-performance solutions that meet modern requirements for both new builds and renovations.

If you’re going to open up the exterior of your house by re-siding or re-cladding, it’s an opportunity to add exterior insulation for a warmer, more efficient home.

The result is the following guide to the best insulation for exterior walls. Fitting exterior walls with insulation will reduce heat loss, which in turn should help cut utility bills.

However, there are significant differences among various types of insulation and these differences impact whether faced vs.

Bolster insulation. “Exterior walls, basements, ... From our morning news briefing to a weekly Good News Newsletter, get the best of The Week delivered directly to your inbox.

When it comes to what is best for external wall insulation, common ivy (Hedera helix) is a good bet, keeping homes warmer in the winter and cooler in the summer (Letters, 11 June).