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…)

Insulation is what keeps the heat energy of a boiler system from leaking out of the system on its way to the end users. Inspect the condition of your insulation often enough to keep the insulation from becoming seriously deteriorated. This measure summarizes what insulation does, what to insulate, and how to insulate. It also gives you several methods of finding defective insulation, even if it is buried. (more…)

Extensive insulation repairs are usually done by contractors having the specific skills and equipment appropriate to the type of insulation being installed. Experience indicates that some insulation methods are much better than others, particularly for buried pipe.

Become familiar with the advantages and disadvantages of all the insulation methods before initiating the work. (more…)