Foam is a more recent insulation option and is typically made from a low-density polymer. It boasts good insulation qualities ...

Q: Is it a good or bad idea to insulate house walls if the exterior is brick and the interior is plaster? It’s been recommended that we insulate our walls. The house was built in the 1940s. The ...

Installing insulation in walls is one of the most efficient and cost-effective ways to save energy in your home. Research shows that, on average, adding insulation can save up to 20% on your home ...

Just adding insulation, however, can increase the risk that moisture could build up within your walls, he said. Improper insulation could hinder a wall’s ability to dry out by blocking the flow ...

Q. I live in a house that was built in the 1950s, with an addition built in the early 1960s. It has "face brick" on the outside. Is it feasible to have insulation added to the walls of this type ...

Part of this is because all those wood studs take up as much as 20 per cent of the wall surface area, yet they only deliver about R6 of insulation because they extend from interior to exterior ...