
You know where to insulate, but there’s still one more thing you need to know about—vapor barriers. Well-insulated attics, crawlspaces, storage areas, and other closed cavities need to be well ventilated to prevent excessive moisture build-up. (more…)
Using blankets the width of your wall studs, insert the blanket between the studs and staple to the studs. (The job is easier i ...
In many existing buildings, the only economical way to improve the thermal resistance of the roof is by having insulation insta ...
Moisture movement into exterior walls". Any where air can move, so too can water in the form of moisture molecules. Traveling via a ...
Many home owners want to use brick veneer exterior walls for their houses. The brick is usually the automatic choice for outd ...
If your house has no attic (most flat-roof houses don’t), chances are there’s a cockloft, a space between roof and ceiling, at ...