[ad_1] Your walls may not be as tough as you think. Alone they aren’t enough to keep you insulated from the weather, sound, and pests. A barrier between walls is necessary to keep heat and sound in the house, and cold, dampness and pests out. Most homes are already fitted with some sort of insulation, […]
[ad_1] Jon Risch’s DIY acoustic panels have changed my system more than any other tweak and component upgrade. After placing the panels at my listening room’s early and diffraction reflection points (two behind the speakers and four on the sidewalls (the two panels closest to me actually sit in easy chairs because I can’t move […]
[ad_1] Everyone can agree that energy costs are rising currently and will continue to rise in the future. That’s exactly why home insulation is one of the most important and wisest investments a homeowner can make. From the attic to the basement, there are many insulation options and choices that can make a great “degree” […]
[ad_1] Summer can be a particularly challenging time for people who want to lead a green lifestyle. Longer, hotter days mean more hours indoors, which inevitably leads to higher energy consumption. With summer quickly approaching, it’s important to prepare your household for peak temperatures, ensuring you use energy as efficiently as possible. Here are a […]
[ad_1] Insulation is a major issue for any type of construction, whether it’s a residential or commercial building. Basically, insulation is a building material designed to reduce heat loss through the exterior walls of the building. Since the 1930’s, fiberglass has been widely used all across the world, and it is still the most common […]
[ad_1] Why do people use fibreglass? Fibreglass insulation is extremely popular with the DIY market for several reasons. Firstly, it’s readily available at all large home improvement stores; secondly, it’s cheap; and thirdly, it’s a lightweight material that’s easy to work with and simple to remove and replace. Your basement or cellar is very different […]
[ad_1] In this corner, weighing in at ½ lb. to 4 lbs. per cubic foot, new kid on the block and up-and-comer — spray polyurethane foam insulation. And in this corner, king of the insulations and industry standard for decades — fiberglass. In the battle to determine which building insulation is the better value for […]
[ad_1] Many commercial air duct cleaning contractors encounter fiberglass insulation in the air handlers, plenums and ductwork of the HVAC systems they are cleaning. Engineers originally designed in fiberglass insulation in HVAC systems for acoustical reasons (help control sound) or for thermal reason (to help prevent temperature loss). Dealing with fiberglass insulation can be a […]
[ad_1] Good insulation keeps heat in and out in certain conditions to maintain an ideal temperature. In homes and buildings where pipes serve as passage way for hot or cold water, insulation is a must. Insulating pipes is done for three main reasons: Preventing water in pipes from freezing During winter, the weather will freeze […]
[ad_1] You’ve probably heard that cool or warm air can escape from your homes through cracks and openings in doors or windows. It is best to seal these cracks as soon as possible to help save energy and cut costs. There is also another way your home can lose heat and that is through conduction. […]