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  • The History of Peeling Paint, Insulation, and Vapor Barriers

    Subtitle:  When painters objected to painting insulated houses in the 1930s, building scientists latched onto the wrong solution Images:  Back in the 1930s, a rash of paint-peeling showed up across North America. One thing that most of these homes had in common was insulation in the walls. Painters put two and two together and decided…

  • Spray Foam Insulation Is Not a Cure-All

    Subtitle:  Poor installation can negate the benefits of this popular insulation Images:  Spray foam insulation is a great product. Homes insulated with it can be some of the most efficient and comfortable homes built. I’ve been in plenty of homes insulated with spray foam and can tell you that, when done well, those homes are…

  • Spray Foam Insulation Does Not Work with All HVAC Systems

    Subtitle:  Before you use spray foam insulation in an attic, make sure the HVAC system is compatible Images:  Earl…

  • How to Solve Comfort Problems Caused by Attic Kneewalls

    Subtitle:  Insulation and air-sealing are key Images:  In Texas, they call them “hot walls.” My friend Mike Barcik likes to say they’re what separate you from the blast furnace. Down here in the warmer climate zones, where attics get up to 8,000°F (well, that may be a slight exaggeration), many people call them a liability.…

  • Bonded Logic & The Home Depot: Green Ways To Insulate Homes and Absorb Sound

    UltraTouch Denim Insulation offers ultimate thermal performance and creates a 30 to 50 percent increase in a room’s acoustical performance. The insulation does not contain formaldehyde or Volatile Organic Compounds (VOC). It is easy to use: a portion of the batts in each package contain perforations similar to paper towels that allow consumers to tear…