With so many types of attic insulation to choose from, however, it can be hard to know what to ask for when working with a contractor to improve your home. Picking the right one for your space can ...

Ross insulates an attic; Richard talks irrigation repairs; Mark paves a parking spot. Ross Trethewey helps a homeowner dealing with ice dams decide whether to insulate from his attic roof rafters ...

Wet insulation in your attic or loft is a sneaky problem that can cause more damage than you might think. Beyond the potential for mold and mildew, soggy insulation loses its fluff factor that ...

Adding blown-in insulation to your attic space is definitely one of the most effective ways to improve your home's energy efficiency, keep your living space comfortable, and lower utility bills.

If your attic insulation is good, the snow will stay on for a long while (and actually will add insulation to the roof, since snow is an insulator).

Most people don’t devote much time to thinking about roof insulation. However, making a strategic decision about the best insulation for your home can help you stay comfortable while also saving ...

Years ago, I had my old historical home’s attic insulation completely updated and found great pleasure seeing the snow on my roof. Then one day, I saw a large melted area on one side of the roof.

Make sure the insulation is properly and evenly installed in your attic.

When you choose Let It Rain, your insulation and ventilation will work together to provide comfort and make your roof last longer. For this to work, your attic first requires a vapor barrier to ...

A better approach, in my opinion, is to provide an air space between the roof sheathing and the insulation by installing 1 x 2 furring strips nailed to the rafters, edge-wise against the sheathing.