Get the most energy efficiency from your insulation by filling all gaps, avoiding compression, sealing holes in framing and ...

As heat records shatter, it's important to pay attention to the part of the house that protects you from the sun. We asked a ...

"So I'm using coolers and architectural foam that if we get large enough pieces, we just set those aside," McNaught said. "We glue them up into a stack and then shape a board from that." The boards ...

Ask if you can look in the attic and pop your head in with a torch. Look for spray foam in the rafters as well as tell-tale signs of rodents, such as droppings, and birds. Fine says ...

Now a new cost is coming to the attic. Starting in April ... It’s happening after the volunteer board that oversees the Maine Uniform Building Energy Code (MUBEC) voted last December to adopt the 2021 ...

80 per board foot, while closed-cell insulation usually costs ... Labor costs are also affected by where the insulation is being installed. Installing spray foam to an uninsulated attic is generally ...

Wet insulation in your attic or loft is a sneaky problem that ... may take several days or longer. Spray foam insulation is less susceptible to water damage, but repairs might be necessary if ...

The attic is where you’ll get the biggest return ... They can be used in conjunction with foam board sheathing on the exterior. Insulating interior walls can help with soundproofing and ...

How Can I Insulate an Attic With Limited Ventilation? When soffit vents aren’t available, focus on using alternatives like ridge vents, gable end vents, attic fans, or wind-powered vents.

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Since spray foam insulation installations are typically priced by the board foot, the more area that ... like a crawl space or small attic, it can require more time, labor and special equipment ...