A dirty little secret in the building industry is that the promised r-value of a wall is usually just a measure of the cavity insulation in a perfect installation. Often the installation of insulation ...
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Adding internal wall insulation to a renovation — the pros, cons and right way to insulate your internal walls
Internal wall insulation isn't for every home. While it's easy to assume insulating every surface in your home will lead to greater energy efficiency, it isn't the case with internal wall insulation.
Standard wall framing for ages has been a box enclosing vertical 2-by-4 studs. Until to the 1950s, they measured up to their name. Since then, studs have gradually been whittled down and now are a ...
Learn how to install fiberglass insulation in stud bays for ceilings and walls in new construction. This video demonstrates ...
Q: I’m going to be remodeling my basement and want it to be toasty warm. Would you use foam insulation or just the old standby fiberglass? What’s the worst thing that can happen if you do the job ...
Q: Can the new building code requirements for R24 wall insulation levels be achieved with two-by-four construction? What’s the least expensive way to get the required R24 rating? A: The most ...
Adam covers home improvements and mobile networks, splitting his time investigating topics from bathrooms to phone contracts. He was shortlisted at the BSME Talent Awards 2024. On average, around a ...
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