Families and friends often gather around the fireplace to stay warm. Harmful gases and excess moisture go out of the chimney, leaving a safe and comfortable environment. It’s a simple yet effective structure for generating heat while preventing backdrafts. Help it maintain smooth operations by adding or upgrading your chimney insulation.

While no insulation material is completely fireproof, some materials are more resistant to fire than others. For example, certain types of insulation are slow to ignite and burn slowly, which makes them more resistant to fire. This article discusses insulation fire rating and some aspects to consider when choosing insulating materials.

Some people think that open-cell spray foam absorbs moisture because of its internal structure, yet, in reality, the opposite is true. This article discusses what happens when spray foam gets in contact with water. It has more things in common with concrete that you might think. Read on to learn more.

It’s time to upgrade the attic in your home. Perhaps, it feels freezing in winter and sweltering in summer. Regardless, you are still paying for that space in utility bills and might even be missing out on usable floor space. This article discusses how to decide between a vented or unvented attic.

Basements can be comfortable living spaces. With proper insulation, a basement can stay warm and dry throughout the year. Unfortunately, many homes use inferior insulation that fails to protect the walls, leaving the occupants vulnerable to the elements. This article discusses some of the most common basement insulation issues that homeowners experience.

Fiberglass is one of the most preferred insulating materials today. Many choose it because of the low price and high availability. Others go with whatever everybody else is using. It may be suitable for some applications but not for others. This article shares some of the common fiberglass insulation problems encountered by homeowners.

Older homes may have a low perfoming thermal envelope, where the insulation is outdated. Common symptoms include cold drafts and high energy bills. You could put a stop to these by adding or upgrading your insulation. This article discusses some of the methods that professional insulation contractors use when adding insulation to walls.

Your home should keep you comfortable throughout the year. If that is not happening, check your insulation. It may be old, worn, or your home may be under-insulated. Most homeowners focus on the insulation’s R-value. However, it’s also important to consider the air sealing capability as well. This article explores R-value vs air sealing.