Vapor barriers & ventilation
An energy-tight home requires adequate ventilation and vapor control to maintain healthy air.
An energy-tight home requires adequate ventilation and vapor control to maintain healthy air.
Don't overlook these important elements when you're upgrading your insulation.
Use this checklist to make sure you don't overlook hidden energy wasters in and around your home.
Spray foam insulation does a great job of sealing up cracks and crevices, if it's installed properly. Learn more about open-cell spray foam options.
A typical home will need about $50 in weatherizing materials - and the cost can be paid back in energy savings in just a few weeks.
Insulating your new house's basement up to R-10 can help reduce energy costs by up to 12 percent.
Learn how to locate those pesky air leaks and what to do when you find them.
The right insulation material for your home depends on where it will be used and what type you already have.