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We built a ranch style home in 2012. When it is extremely cold (below zero) and the wind blows we find areas of frost on the the interior walls @ ceiling level. The exterior walls are 2×6, with blown in fiberglass insulation. The attic is insulated to 48 R with blown in fiberglass. The attic is …
What is the best way to insulate a one-and-a-half story home? Our house was built in 1952 and has no soffit vents but does have attic vents. I did some research and am leaning toward using Icynene closed-cell foam to create a “hot roof” – but what I’ve read is to do it right we’ll …
I am building a house in Cleveland, TN. What is your opinion of using a product called Prodex for crawl space insulation between the floor joists? It is a foil-backed product on both sides which is supposed to include both a radiant barrier and vapor barrier with an R-value of about 15. It is not …
I am the new owner of a brand new contractor grade Colonial home, and would like to install a small storage area in the attic, at floor level. The problem is, in addition of having the standard pink insulation in between the joists, I also have about 16″-20″ of blown in white insulation. One white layer of …
My wood frame house is approximately 21 years old. The insulation in the attic is the ‘roll’ type as is the same …
I am building a house in Cleveland, TN. What is your opinion of using a product called Prodex for crawl space insulation …
My house has a crawl space. The walls are insulated; there is a vapor barrier on the dirt floor as well as the concrete …
Find out how to insulate your home properly to ensure that you stay warm through the winter and keep your heating bills low.
I have a bungelow house with a metal roof. IN the attic space I am planning to convert it into living space and would like to …
Is it necessary to add venting to a garage roof? I thought venting was mainly for attics, but want to make sure. If so, what is …
My husband and I will be replacing our asphalt shingles with Architectural ones. The old ones started curling after 5 years. The …
I have a 100 year old house in the midwest. The original clay block foundation is still in pretty good shape with only 2 of the …
You've mentioned Insuladd on your show, but haven't been able to find anything positive about it online. Do you have …
Learn about home insulation. Find out about different types of attic insulation and how to install insulation safely.
My power attic ventilator fan has died after 22 years. I had a new roof put on 6 years ago and I now have ridge vents on both my …
I live in the panhandle of Texas, where we can have several 100+ days in the summer and temps below 10 in the winter. My attic …
Would it be more efficient to spray foam insulation on the underside of our roof and seal the attic, or put on a metal roof. …
I have a typical raised ranch built in 1963. I recently built an addition which is well insulated and sided with natural …
I have a 1938 tudor home. The attic has been converted to our master bedroom. Behind the knee walls is where vermiculite …
We are building a new house in Delaware and our builder wants to use a new type of insulation. The insulation is a combination …
I am looking at Insulation the walls of my house that was built in 1912. The walls are covered in plaster and is starting to …
I am looking to increase my attic insulation. The space I'm looking at is maybe 1,300 SF. The first quote I;ve received, for …
I live in Cincinnati. I have a vented crawlspace with a dirt floor with plastic over it and with no insulation. I believe I need …
As it starts to get cold outside, the foyer and kitchen floor (tiled floor and even other areas of the floor with hardwood) …
Tips for keeping home toasty warm this winter while saving money on home heating bills. Get apartment and house insulation tips …
Our house was built in the 1950s and I was wondering your input on insulating the rafter area upstairs. If we do this would we …
Our home was built in 1962 and the fiberglass insulation in the attic seems to have shrunk. Is it possible for insulation to …
Sealing drafts and other air leaks to save energy is as easy as grabbing a can of Dow's GREAT STUFF, an insulating foam that …
