Insulation (general)- Page 10 of 12
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Sanity Check on an Unvented Roof Assembly
An insulation contractor has suggested a way to save money, but the homeowner worries about the added risks of moisture accumulation
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Insulating Behind Kneewalls
Those cramped attics behind kneewalls should be included in your home's conditioned space
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Two Years After Devastating London Fire, Probe Drags On
An unfinished investigation into the fire that killed 72 people in 2017 shows that many more may still be at risk
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Installing Rigid Foam Above a Concrete Slab
You can sandwich rigid foam between an existing concrete slab and new plywood or OSB subflooring
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In-Floor Radiant Cooling
Already committed to radiant floor heating, a homeowner wonders whether the same system also can cool the house
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Minisplit in an Unconditioned Attic
To solve an air conditioning problem, a contractor proposes to put two units in an unconditioned attic
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62 Things We Should Ban to Improve Home Building
Let’s clean this mess up once and for all
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Ductwork in an Unconditioned Attic
What’s a good solution for a 1960s brick ranch house that has the furnace and ductwork installed in the attic?
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Installing Closed-Cell Spray Foam Between Studs is a Waste
Why open-cell foam makes more sense than closed-cell foam between studs
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How to Install Rigid Foam on Top of Roof Sheathing
This type of insulated roof assembly limits thermal bridging through rafters
