Attics - Page 8 of 11

Most houses in Hot/Humid climates don't have basements so that means that most ductwork in Southern house runs through super hot attic spaces. In this video I'll show you a…

Q: The examples and pictures in your article “Why Flash and Batt Makes Sense” (FHB #217) all reference wall insulation. Would you recommend the same techniques for attic insulation? I need…

Getting insulation into hard-to-reach areas like along the eave line (especially on low-pitch roofs) and into ceiling joist bays covered by plywood can be a real challenge with the blower’s…

Need more living space? Use this list to see if you have affordable options under your existing roof.

An Oklahoma builder who builds relatively large single-story homes wonders whether his best approach is to turn the attic into a conditioned space with the use of spray polyurethane insulation.

You always hear about radiant barriers for roofs but why not treat your walls the same way? In this video you'll see how we're using a foil facing on our…

Q: In “Home Remedies for Energy Nosebleeds” (FHB #190), Bruce Harley states that if a house’s air handler is in the attic, the best thing to do is to include the…

Less dusty than cellulose, blown-in fiberglass increases R-value and installs quickly

Seal air leaks first, then blow in extra insulation for an energy-saving improvement that offers a great bang for the buck.

Watch Mike Guertin blown in fiberglass insulation, an affordable way to increase R-value in homes with empty attics.