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This week's mail bag question comes from Thea in Maine. He has radiant heat tubing stapled to the bottom of the plywood sub-floor in his house and the insulation that was installed by the builder is falling down and doesn't appear to be installed properly. Thea asked me what method I recommend for radiant tubing that's stapled to the bottom side of the sub-floor.First let me start by saying I'm no

Looks like the St. Gobian deal will be paying off in spades for Owens Corning (OC). Owens acquired the Gous-Khrustalny, Russia, production facility as part of its 2007 acquisition of Saint-Gobain's composites businesses. OC announced that it will more than double the production capacity of its glass fiber composites facility in Gous-Khrustalny, Russia, to meet growing global demand. "This inves

LEGEND HAS it that Barbara Cartland kept a table at Claridge's for over fifty years, fawning over such staples as Dover Sole Meunière. Having dined under dinkily beaded, oversized shades which resemble upturned wedding cakes, I can certainly visualise the grand old Dame barking commands amidst the fray. With floral splays, a sinkingly deep, swirly patterned carpet and dense, dampening drapes, the

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Having insulation in your home for the winter is something that every home should have. You need to make sure that you are keeping your home insulated so that you are not wasting away your money each month. You should take the time to think about how well your home is insulated and if [...]

When it comes to home and office insulation, people have a number of different choices. A great new option is available in the form of bubble foil insulation, which has proven to be a great product. More: continued here

Scenario: I have just completed an addition to my house. I've heard that blown in insulation is better than batts since covers the joists completely and leaves no open areas. Do you have any do it yourself suggestions?Solution:Yes you are correct. Blown in insulation is better that batts when installed properly as it does seal the attic better.First you need to measure your attic area that you pla

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Are you thinking about putting a new roof on your house, but you are not sure how to go about doing it? Make sure you find a good roof installer that will be using roof bond for your roof insulation.If you are wondering what roof bond is then you should go online to a search engine or perhaps to the library and read all about roof insulation. When you do this you will find that roof insulation is what you will want to use - not only does it help keep your home cooler but it will reduce your energy costs as well. These are wonderful benefits that homeowners everywhere can reap.When you are using nails to nail down your tiles on top of your roof you will find that before you know it the tile will start to slip which will cause you to put more money on your roof. Well instead of nails you sho

UK roofs encounter a lot of moisture, humidity, insects and critters. Roofbond foam insulation has the answer that you need to restore the integrity to your roofing system. It’s a spray insulator/sealant that is applied to the underside of your current roofing system. It is an expanding foam that cures to a strength threshold that is most likely to be superior to that of your roof, even if it was new. Time passes. Everyday your roof undergoes small decrements of solidity and therefore effectiveness.When a professional team of trained Roofbond installers come to your home, they come to solve problems for you. They come to serve you. They come to exhibit professionalism, efficiency and result-oriented procedures.They begin by ensuring that your current roof’s topside is fully intact and

Anyone who owns a home or rents an apartment comes to the realization that no matter how good the windows are the R-value is not enough to prevent energy loss. Even double paned windows allow significant amounts of heat and air conduction. More: continued here

It’s no secret that energy efficiency is a good idea. It wastes money, electricity and resources to have an energy inefficient home. Therefore, insulating your home is very important to saving money on your heating and cooling bills, and earning you “green points” towards environmental protection. More: continued here

Spray Foam Insulation : Industries have decided to bring the best quality products and the most affordable insulation to home-owners across the county. Traditional materials made from fiberglass or cellulose can insulate the house but can damage the environment. Many such industries have decided to create quality products with the highest renewable resource content to [...]

Many modern homes, and some older ones, contain a significant number of windows. While this is a great way to let in natural light and see the outdoors, the drafts coming in will put a huge strain on your air conditioning/heating. Anything that puts a strain on your AC/Heat is also going to put a strain on your wallet when that utility bill arrives. There are a lot of ways to stop those windows

WHAT IS HEAT INSULATION?Heat insulation is the method of preventing heat from escaping a container or from entering the container. In other words, thermal insulation can keep an enclosed area such as a building warm, or it can keep the inside of a container cold. Heat is transferred from one material to another by conduction, convection and/or radiation. Insulators are used to minimize transfer of heat energy. Molded Expanded Polystyrene (MEPS) Foam BoardMEPS is a closed-cell material that can be molded into many items, such as coffee cups and shipping materials, or into large sheets as construction insulation. This material is commonly known as "bead board," and it has R-value of about 4 per inch of thickness [2.54 cm].R-valueThe R-value of a material is its resistance to heat flow and is

WHAT IS HEAT INSULATION?Heat insulation is the method of preventing heat from escaping a container or from entering the container. In other words, thermal insulation can keep an enclosed area such as a building warm, or it can keep the inside of a container cold. Heat is transferred from one material to another by conduction, convection and/or radiation. Insulators are used to minimize transfer of heat energy. Molded Expanded Polystyrene (MEPS) Foam BoardMEPS is a closed-cell material that can be molded into many items, such as coffee cups and shipping materials, or into large sheets as construction insulation. This material is commonly known as "bead board," and it has R-value of about 4 per inch of thickness [2.54 cm].R-valueThe R-value of a material is its resistance to heat flow and is

A significant portion of a home’s heating and cooling costs results from air leakage through small gaps and holes. Spray foam insulation can reduce heating and cooling costs by plugging these small spaces. More: continued here

Does my home need more insulation? To answer that question you have to determine the amount of insulation you have in place already and then figure out if an additional amount would be a true savings. Typically, a newer home is going to have more insulation than an older model, but the best way to [...]

If you are tired of having to endure uncomfortable temperatures in your home and are fed up with power bill surprises than now is the time to take a good look at polyurethane foam roof insulation. It is aplied to the roof surface on the exterior of the home before the actual roof is applied, [...]

When was the last time that you climbed up into your attic? If you have you might have noticed that it is incredibly hot particularly on a warm sunny day. When the sun goes down, the heat stays in the attic for hours and may even still be there when the sun comes up to [...]

Now more than any other time in history is the time to take a good look at your homes insulation, due to recent technological developments in insulation technology. If your home in the U.S. was built before the 1970s then there is a good chance that no insulation was installed in it when it was [...]

Chances are that even though your home may be insulated, it is not up to todays standards. Ten or twenty years ago, electricity and gas was substantially cheaper and so people didn’t give the same thought to their homes insulation that they do now. Also, the only products that were available to insulate a home [...]

This article discusses the many benefits of using effective roofing insulation in your home. What you can achieve with prudent use of effective roofing insulation and the savings you can make in terms of cutting down your heating costs. More: continued here

There are three ways in which heat transfer may occur. Two of these three ways are important in the understanding of how a house may lose heat during winter months and gain heat during summer months. Polyurethane spray foam insulation can treat both of these mechanisms thereby reducing the cost of heating and cooling a [...]

Home insulation is often thought of in terms of its ability to reduce heating and cooling costs. However, this same ability is only one of the many perks of expanding foam insulation. Expanding foam insulation is applied by spraying it on the desired surface. More: continued here

Heat Insulation:Heat insulation of any material is the resistance provided to the transfer of heat from the higher temp. to the lower temp.Heat Resistance (R) is defined as: Number of hrs for 1 watt of energy to transfer heat from 1sqm of area with a temp difference of 1*C.The heat resistance of any material is denoted by R. But for combination of materials it is U-value, which is the reciprocal of the R value.Need of Heat insulationThe excessive use of artificial mechanisms for achieving the comfort level, has led to high emissions of chlorofluorocarbons & other poisonous gases.Government of India has passed an Environment act, which will be applied in 2007.According to this act the external envelop of any structure must have a U-value of min 0.5 W/m2K.What is Asbestos cement?Asbestos i

Heat Insulation:Heat insulation of any material is the resistance provided to the transfer of heat from the higher temp. to the lower temp.Heat Resistance (R) is defined as: Number of hrs for 1 watt of energy to transfer heat from 1sqm of area with a temp difference of 1*C.The heat resistance of any material is denoted by R. But for combination of materials it is U-value, which is the reciprocal of the R value.Need of Heat insulationThe excessive use of artificial mechanisms for achieving the comfort level, has led to high emissions of chlorofluorocarbons & other poisonous gases.Government of India has passed an Environment act, which will be applied in 2007.According to this act the external envelop of any structure must have a U-value of min 0.5 W/m2K.What is Asbestos cement?Asbestos i

Insulation Material Phenotherm is a superior insulation material for your home & buildings with 100% fire retardance. Phenotherm phenolic foam has special features that enable it to resist fire, thus it is use for temperature control and insulation for commercial complexes, residential buildings, hospitals, cold storage, high altitude shelters etc. in almost all industries. More: [...]

IntroductionThe primary purpose of building’s thermal insulation is to control heat transfer and thereby protect a building from excessive heat loss during cold seasons and heat gain during hot seasons. This comfort effectively reduce the amount of energy required by a building’s heating and cooling equipment to maintain condition for human comfort.Requirements for insulationInsulations main function is to keep the heat in. To be effective, insulation must be the following:resistant to heat flowable to feel the space evenly and completelyDurable, andFor some location able withstand exposure to heat for moisturesSeveral different insulation materials may be used at different locations in the house envelope, depending on the space available for the insulation, ease of access and other

IntroductionThe primary purpose of building’s thermal insulation is to control heat transfer and thereby protect a building from excessive heat loss during cold seasons and heat gain during hot seasons. This comfort effectively reduce the amount of energy required by a building’s heating and cooling equipment to maintain condition for human comfort.Requirements for insulationInsulations main function is to keep the heat in. To be effective, insulation must be the following:resistant to heat flowable to feel the space evenly and completelyDurable, andFor some location able withstand exposure to heat for moisturesSeveral different insulation materials may be used at different locations in the house envelope, depending on the space available for the insulation, ease of access and other

THERMAL INSULATIONTHERMAL INSULATION CAN BE DEFINED AS RESISTANCE TO THERMALTRANSMITANCE OVER A GRADIENT OF TEMPERATUREIT CAN ALS0 BE TERMED AS THERMAL INERTIA OR THERMAL RESISTANCE.IT CAN BE EXPRESSED IN BTU PER HR SQ FT DEGREE F.MODES OF TRANSFER OF HEATCONDUCTION, the most common means of heat transfer in solids, CONVECTION the most common means of heat transfer in liquids and gases, is the transfer of heat via a combination of conduction and fluid flow..RADIATIONRadiation is the only form of heat transfer that can occur in the absence of any form of medium – through a vacuum., a net transfer of heat occurs from the hotter materials to the cooler materials. THUS , THERMAL INSULATION =1/HEAT TRANSFER COEFFICIENT (VALUE RANGES FROM 0.85-2.98)Spe

THERMAL INSULATIONTHERMAL INSULATION CAN BE DEFINED AS RESISTANCE TO THERMALTRANSMITANCE OVER A GRADIENT OF TEMPERATUREIT CAN ALS0 BE TERMED AS THERMAL INERTIA OR THERMAL RESISTANCE.IT CAN BE EXPRESSED IN BTU PER HR SQ FT DEGREE F.MODES OF TRANSFER OF HEATCONDUCTION, the most common means of heat transfer in solids, CONVECTION the most common means of heat transfer in liquids and gases, is the transfer of heat via a combination of conduction and fluid flow..RADIATIONRadiation is the only form of heat transfer that can occur in the absence of any form of medium – through a vacuum., a net transfer of heat occurs from the hotter materials to the cooler materials. THUS , THERMAL INSULATION =1/HEAT TRANSFER COEFFICIENT (VALUE RANGES FROM 0.85-2.98)Spe

I've started insulating the basement walls in the new storage room. I'm attaching 1" extruded polystyrene foam insulation board by DOW. I used a special Styrofoam adhesive to adhere the foam board to the concrete. The foam board I am using comes with a tongue and grove so installation is pretty easy. Just cut the boards to length, apply some adhesive and press it against the wall.After I installed all of the polystyrene foam insulation I sealed all of the joints with Tyvek tape. Tyvek tape is a really strong tape that will stay adhered to the foam board and it keeps out moisture. Concrete holds a tremendous amount of moisture so creating a moisture barrier is essential.Once all the insulation was in place I started framing up 2x4 walls. I'm going to place the walls directly in front of the

I'm preparing to "finish" one of the rooms in the basement. The room is actually going to be a storage room so I use the term "finish" with a grain of salt. I plan on building some shelves to store some of our "junk" that has accumulated in the portion of the basement that will one day become a family room. The storage room will be approximately 12'x14' and it's in the front corner of the house that has full 8' high concrete walls. Before I build any shelves I want to build two walls in front of the concrete walls and insulate them.Insulating the concrete walls will drastically improve the overall energy efficiency of the house. In my opinion the best way to insulate a foundation wall is the following:1. Apply an extruded polystyrene foam insulation board (I happen to use "blue board" that

Just a quick note. If you, or someone living with you, are over the age of 70, then under a Government Scheme, you should be able to receive free loft and wall insulation, reducing heating bills, and keeping the homes warmer. I’m afraid I haven’t been able to find out whether this applies to tenants, but [...]

Hundreds of dollars are wasted every year from the average home due to improper insulation. Make sure there are no drafts coming from your window, door, or fireplace. Ensure your home has the appropriate level of insulation, which will make a HUGE difference in your utility bill.

Aerogel is a substance made by extracting water from silica gel and then replacing it with carbon dioxide.  It is a lightweight solid that is  very resistant high temperatures.  It has been shown to resist a 1kg blast of dynamite.  It is an extremely functional heat insulator.  Scientists are still working on applications for the [...]

Two engineering grads from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, have a patent for an earth-friendly insulation material made out of water, flour, minerals, and mushroom spores. This product which would replace the pink insulation now commonly used in most homes would be an eco- friendly alternative. As reported in Chief Engineer, the organic insulation material which goes by the name Greensulate, is sustainable, is produced with little energy and cost, versus other insulation material. The two grads are hoping to make this available to home builders and the general public in perhaps a year or two after more testing and research. They would like to see this become a mainstream application in homes across America. We hope so, too. Source [Google Alert - Eco Product] Photo Source [Discovery] All Natural, chief engineer, earth friendly, earth friendly, Eco Friendly, eco friendly, home builders, insulation material, minerals, mushroom spores, Organic, rensselaer polytechnic institute, sust

Every year new insulation products are introduced into the building industry. It used to be that crumbled up newspapers, old shoes and clothes were the best way to insulate walls in homes. Fiberglass, cellulose and now spray foam are the most common materials. What about these materials? Is one really better than the other? What should be the main factors homeowners consider when choosing to

No matter from which angle your at it, insulating your home is vital to save money and heat, yet the materials used are not so eco friendly and therefore do not fall in to the green culture, which is a shame. But never fear there is always a simple solution and they do not get much simpler to this one. How about insulating your home with your old denim jeans? Its true the good old blue jeans are actually great for insulation purposes, in fact in some cases they are better than the commercial insulation materials that you buy from the stores. Denim it appears has the same qualities of insulation material, but can keep more heat in and more sound out of your home, in fact there are some insulating materials that are made from the remnants of the denim obtained from the factories where the jeans are made. Some companies do have drop off centers for people to get rid of their unwanted jeans, so you may already be using denim as insulation without even knowing it. Source [Star Style] blu

When I started this project I figured the building would have insulation and it won’t be such a big issue. I never knew the problems and issues associated with insulation, not to mention the cost. Also, when insulating a building not all R-Factors (measure of performance) are equal. The fiberglass roll-out insulation can lose effectiveness around beams and posts, especially when rolling out the fiberglass only between support beams. Depending on the building a builder might say he is installing R30, but since the around the beams and posts there is almost no insulation, the overall effectiveness of the building might actually be well below R20. Also, don’t be fooled by thermal barriers which claim to have a high R-Factor and cost a fraction of tradition or insulation board (which is what we went with). We are using a Dow Thermax product in our building. It seems to be a high performance material with a white inward facing washable facing. The cost per square feet is not too bad at

Dear me.I really have been quite negligent in the upkeep of this blog. In my defence, your honour, I have not had the same attitude towards the lifestyle. It has been a case of living it rather than writing about it!Anyway, that's enough about me. Let's talk about you. What do you think about me!!!!!!!! To quote The Divine Miss M.Seriously, the cavity wall insulation has been quite a success. I know that we are experiencing a mild autumn, but even so I think I can feel the difference. Our house did have a tendency to loose quite a lot of heat. Now we are surviving on the natural heat of the day, from that free light source the sun , and have not had to put the central heating on at all yet.I am very pleased about this because I have got a bee in my bonnet about reducing the amount of energy we use, not just for financial reasons. I took gas and electricity readings at the end of June and have monitored our usage closely since. A combination of not using the tumble dryer, bet

Hi - I'm back. Apologies for the break in service; school holidays intervened.We have had a great summer, punctuated by a family holiday in Cornwall. ( I may return to several features of the said holiday at a later date.)Yesterday was somewhat of a red-letter day because we had our cavity wall insulation installed.Everything went very smoothly. The guys arrived with their drills and hoses and got on with it. The drilling was v noisy, if you were contained within the house, but the whole process was surprisingly clean. They even went round with a hose to shift the dust from the outside of the house. All in all it took approx. 2 hours with 2 guys working on it.We had done our research, looking at the Energy Saving Trust site. I would recommend this as a good starting point for any research you might do to meet your own requirements.Now we have this insulation we are hoping to retain between 25 to 35 % of our heat. (Figures quoted from The Whole House Book; Cindy Harris and Pat Borer -

Hi - I'm back. Apologies for the break in service; school holidays intervened.We have had a great summer, punctuated by a family holiday in Cornwall. ( I may return to several features of the said holiday at a later date.)Yesterday was somewhat of a red-letter day because we had our cavity wall insulation installed.Everything went very smoothly. The guys arrived with their drills and hoses and got on with it. The drilling was v noisy, if you were contained within the house, but the whole process was surprisingly clean. They even went round with a hose to shift the dust from the outside of the house. All in all it took approx. 2 hours with 2 guys working on it.We had done our research, looking at the Energy Saving Trust site. I would recommend this as a good starting point for any research you might do to meet your own requirements.Now we have this insulation we are hoping to retain between 25 to 35 % of our heat. (Figures quoted from The Whole House Book; Cindy Harris and Pat Borer -

Dear me.I really have been quite negligent in the upkeep of this blog. In my defence, your honour, I have not had the same attitude towards the lifestyle. It has been a case of living it rather than writing about it!Anyway, that's enough about me. Let's talk about you. What do you think about me!!!!!!!! To quote The Divine Miss M.Seriously, the cavity wall insulation has been quite a success. I know that we are experiencing a mild autumn, but even so I think I can feel the difference. Our house did have a tendency to loose quite a lot of heat. Now we are surviving on the natural heat of the day, from that free light source the sun , and have not had to put the central heating on at all yet.I am very pleased about this because I have got a bee in my bonnet about reducing the amount of energy we use, not just for financial reasons. I took gas and electricity readings at the end of June and have monitored our usage closely since. A combination of not using the tumble dryer, bet

Question:We are considering building a home in the hot humid Fort Worth, TX area. We will be building a 2 story home, with about 3800-4000 sq ft living area. Which type of insulation/energy savings do you recommend? Spray foam? How bout radiant barriers for the roof/exterior walls? Which is proven better? What about costs? Can you use both? Thanks for your input!Answer:You have to look at the entire system when you consider how to best reduce the energy impact of the home you're designing.Think first about the design of the house; the best way to reduce the "cooling load" on the house is to prevent the heat and humidity from getting into the house in the first place. Take a look at the indigenous architecture of the area - you'll probably find deep overhangs shading windows, lots of porches, light colors, masonry construction, etc. These are all elements of the design that respond to the unique demands of your climate. If you can keep the hot sun out in the first place you'll greatl

Spray Foam Insulation : Industries have decided to bring the best quality products and the most affordable insulation to home-owners across the county. Traditional materials made from fiberglass or cellulose can insulate the house but can damage the environment. Many such industries have decided to create quality products with the highest renewable resource content to [...]

Recently, BASF has introduced Neopor, a high-quality insulation material, which is better than conventional expandable polystyrene (EPS). Neopor has several advantages compared with EPS. This thermal insulation panel is cost-efficient construction. In order to attain a low thermal conductivity of 0.032 W/(m.K), the needs of insulation material can be reduced by 40%, to produce a 16 [...]

Rohm and Haas has released high-performance fiberglass product that is formaldehyde free, through their new innovative technology called “Aquaset Acrylic Thermosetting Technology”. Aquaset Acrylic Thermosetting Technology, the new water-based Aquaset resin, is the first ever environmentally advanced alternative to formaldehyde in the production of high performance fiberglass insulation. Source: CNN.com

A significant portion of a home's heating and cooling costs results from air leakage through small gaps and holes. Spray foam insulation can reduce heating and cooling costs by plugging these small spaces.

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