Autumn’s falling temperatures get many of us thinking about apple cider, trick-or-treating, and… R-values. If your home isn’t well insulated, these chilly nights may remind you to start thinking about ...

Homes and buildings need insulation to control inside temperatures. Are you getting the best value for your project? Here's a look at how R-Value affects what you pick. R-Value, also known as "thermal ...

In recent years, requiring building envelopes for greater insulation layers have become a trend for new construction. Despite this trend, it has been shown that dynamic insulation systems, which offer ...

Q: I read in a column of yours that home insulation should have a “proper R-value.” What does that mean? — Doris L., Pittsburgh A: R-value refers to the level of resistance to heat flow that ...

Question: I know you have talked about insulation before and you keep mentioning something about a value for the insulation and how much is needed. Where can I find information about my home area?

Q: I recently read your story about insulating an attic room and you mentioned using materials with a high R-value. Can you tell me what the various R-values are for the different materials available?

Tasman Insulation has added a new product to the Pink® Batts® Ultra™ range to meet the new industry R-value insulation requirements for the upper North Island. R-values are used to rate the level of ...

According to the Insulation Institute, fully 90 percent of today’s American homes are underinsulated. That’s really too bad, because insulating your house is one of the greenest moves you can make.

According to the Insulation Institute, fully 90 percent of today’s American homes are underinsulated. That’s really too bad, because insulating your house is one of the greenest moves you can make.

Getting hit with a huge utility bill is unpleasant, but it’s even worse when you know that it’s high due to heat or air conditioning loss through the doors, windows, or walls. Fitting exterior walls ...