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Quiet Home
Fiberglass and sound-controlling drywall are used to keep the peace inside the house.
Insulation Installation — By Others
CertainTeed sent building scientists and installation specialists to ensure the FHB House insulation was installed perfectly.
Mineral Wool Makes a Comeback
This natural spun-stone insulation is enjoying a resurgence in popularity—and for good reason.
Mineral Wool (Re)gains Some Ground
Although mineral wool—also referred to as rock wool, slag wool, and stone wool—was one of the first insulation materials to be widely produced commercially (starting back in 1871 in Germany),…
Is There a Chance For Condensation in Double-Stud Walls?
“Q&A Spotlight” features an in-depth look at home-energy-related questions posted in the forum at Green Building Advisor, Fine Homebuilding’s online hub for information on energy efficiency and sustainable building. Go…
Buyer’s Guide to Insulation
Your choice of insulation goes far beyond what’s on the shelf of the local home-improvement store. Here’s what to consider.
Buyer’s Guide to Insulation: Batts
These narrow, fluffy blankets of insulation are installed between studs, joists, or rafters. While most batts are made of fiberglass, batts also can be made of cotton, mineral wool, and…
How it Works: Fiberglass-Batt Insulation
While fiberglass batts continue to be a widely used form of insulation, they don't always perform to their rated R-value.
Flash and batt in attics
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…
Why Flash and Batt Makes Sense
Closed-cell spray foam and fiberglass batts can be used together to maximize performance and minimize cost.

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