Fiberglass insulation

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Looking for a durable, versatile way to save on energy bills by increasing your home’s energy efficiency? Rockwool insulation is made from premium stone wool and can boost indoor comfort by improving a building’s thermal and acoustic performance, retaining heat, and absorbing sound. Learn the difference between insulation boards and batts and select the right insulation for your home with this article.

When considering insulation for a new home or remodel, the first decisions is the insulation material. Read this comparative analysis of fiberglass vs cellulose.

I’ve been guilty of perpetuating a myth. Last month I wrote an article in which I said installing insulation, “cavities are filled completely with as little compression as possible.” But is compression really such a bad thing? When I posted…

“Over many years, cellulose insulation compresses, deteriorates, gets dusty and isn’t great for managing moisture, whereas blown-in fiberglass is a safe bet, better R-value and far better for moisture management,” he said. Glatfelter said the blown-in fiberglass cuts on time, especially with Owens Corning’s Atticat loose-fill fiberglass and blown-in machines. Insulating Your Attic - DIY or Pro Blown-in - Extreme How To

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Fiberglass insulation not only keeps wind, heat and cold from entering your home, the material also keeps heat and air conditioning from escaping from your home also. Fiberglass insulation is available in rolls and in pieces for blowing into small spaces.

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It appears we’ve reached the stage of this rebuild in which one big project will be completed every week. It’s Week Four of the Spring 2020 One Room Challenge™ and today, I’m showing you how we are sealing our historic home from the inside to prevent moisture and weather intrusion and provide a sturdy reinforcement to our old wood siding. Not all progress is pretty but this is my favorite new feature of our house so far! …

Fiberglass insulation and rigid foam insulation are two major classes of residential insulation. Should you use fiberglass or rigid foam?