Q. I live in Schaumburg and plan to reside my house this summer. The house was built in 1985 with 2-by-6 exterior walls. There is plywood on the exterior corners and Celotex sheathing covered with ...

Q - I have found on the internet a place that will sell me everything I need to spray foam insulation into my attic. I hear you talk about how spray in foam is the way to go. How hard do you think ...

When addressing air leakage around an exterior door, the underside of the threshold is often overlooked. As homes shift with weather and age, gaps form beneath the door threshold. Hidden underfoot, ...

There are four main types of insulation: batt, blown-in (loose fill), rigid board and spray foam. Each has its advantages and limitations, but under the right circumstances, each can meet a ...

Is foam insulation as good as the manufacturers claim? Is 2{ inches of foam better than 5{ inches of fiberglass? Is it necessary to install 2- by 6-inch walls if you need only 2{ inches of foam ...