Homes and buildings need insulation to control inside temperatures. Are you getting the best value for your project? Here's a look at how R-Value affects what you pick. R-Value, also known as "thermal ...

Q: I read in a column of yours that home insulation should have a “proper R-value.” What does that mean? — Doris L., Pittsburgh A: R-value refers to the level of resistance to heat flow that ...

Question: I know you have talked about insulation before and you keep mentioning something about a value for the insulation and how much is needed. Where can I find information about my home area?

Foam board insulation is easy to use and a great DIY way to add some insulation. It comes in standard-size 4×8 sheets and ...

In recent years, requiring building envelopes for greater insulation layers have become a trend for new construction. Despite this trend, it has been shown that dynamic insulation systems, which offer ...

Getting hit with a huge utility bill is unpleasant, but it’s even worse when you know that it’s high due to heat or air conditioning loss through the doors, windows, or walls. Fitting exterior walls ...

Military families are often on the move, and many choose to purchase their homes, even if only for a few years. Insulation upgrades can be a cost-effective upgrade that improves your enjoyment of your ...

Tasman Insulation has added a new product to the Pink® Batts® Ultra™ range to meet the new industry R-value insulation requirements for the upper North Island. R-values are used to rate the level of ...

Sleeping pads are assigned an R (for resistance) rating that measures how well they prevent the cold of the ground from creeping through to the side you are sleeping on. Low R values provide little to ...