House, built in 1968. Attic insulation, maybe six-eight inches of blown wool/fiberglass = not much.<BR><BR>Option 1: Company man came out, quoted $500 to blow an extra eight inches of fiberglass on ...

Starting a construction-related business in the midst of a recession and real estate bust in 2009 may not have seemed like a smart move. But for fiberAmerica in Upper Macungie Township, it appears to ...

Your attic’s insulation plays a big role in maintaining energy efficiency, reducing utility bills, and keeping your home at a comfortable temperature year-round; however, older insulation materials, ...

There are four main types of insulation: batt, blown-in (loose fill), rigid board and spray foam. Each has its advantages and limitations, but under the right circumstances, each can meet a ...

Insulation isn't one of the most glamorous aspects of your home. And hidden away behind your walls, it's easy for the average person to forget that it plays a pivotal role in the function of your home ...

FAIRBANKS — Building envelopes have a hard job in Interior Alaska — keeping us warm, dry and healthy at 40 below. CCHRC tests a variety of building designs and products to see how they can be applied ...

Q. I recently had new thermal windows installed and the contractor used pieces of fiberglass insulation to seal gaps around the frames before adding interior trim. I thought spray foam would be better ...

Insulation is our No. 1 line of defense against high heating costs, and my favorite type of insulation is cellulose. Along with its effectiveness at slowing heat flow, cellulose insulation is a green ...

Picture the scene in Gene Wilder’s “Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory,” the one where the everlasting gobstopper is made, and you may be able to visualize what’s going on in a nondescript ...