Q. I want to install reflective insulation in my unfinished attic. Can I do this myself? A. Reflective insulation or radiant barriers can be installed in some attics by do-it-yourselfers. Whether it ...
Dear Jim: Even though my house is adequately insulated, my air conditioner runs a lot. On sunny days, the bedroom ceiling seems hot, so heat must be coming from the hot roof. How can I reduce this ...
Adding loose-fill insulation to an unfinished attic is a gotta-do-it project for even the unhandiest homeowner. Blow-in insulation will create a sound barrier and add insulating power to your home, ...
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It is easy to insulate walls, ceilings and floors when you know a few simple tricks. Although there are several choices, we like fiberglass insulation best. It is lightweight, inexpensive, relatively ...
When thinking about renovating their homes, homeowners may imagine changing wall colors, expanding room sizes or upgrading appliances and fixtures. However, unless people take inventory of the less ...
Because warm air rises, the attic is the best place to start, particularly for those in colder climates. But any living space adjacent to the outdoors or, say, a transitional space such as a garage ...
With an increased focus on energy efficiency in the design and construction of new residential, commercial, and industrial facilities, reflective insulation and radiant barriers have become ...
rFOIL R-6.0 reflective duct insulation is designed to reduce radiant heat gain/loss in residential duct applications. It helps control condensation by providing an air-tight thermo break around ...