Eco-friendly insulation / Discussions

After having a metal roof installed over a open porch that was built now i have occasional moisture forming under panels that drips underneath. I now know there should have been a barrier installed but I was not sure about finishing ceiling off, so my question would be, is there any type of condensation spray that woul...

...insulation blown in the walls, evidenced by the plugged holes in the wood siding between each set of studs.  All I know is about it is that it was done at least 15 years ago. Now that I am looking to add or replace insulation, in my research I saw on your site that cellulose is preferred over foam (which makes sense). ...

...insulation choices for renovations and new construction I would first suggest you look at the Ecohome guide page on comparing insulation, see below – Choosing the right insulation for the right application Cork would be considered an eco-friendly green insulation as it is a fast-growing renewable resource, it also has ...

...insulation option for the reasons you mention - protecting indoor air quality as well as managing moisture. Hemp insulation has the ability to absorb and release a certaint amount of moisture without causing any damage. Read more here - All about hemp insulation and where to buy it But I'm still a bit unsure about some...

I need to insulate my basement walls in between the floor joists of the upper floor. I am thinking some panels sealed in with insulation foam adhesive  For insulating the floor joist cavities in basements, you can use foam panels and you suggested. It can be busy work with a lot of cutting, but it works well and it is ...

...insulation. The easiest way to install exterior insulation on old homes Choosing the right insulation How to install a peel and stick air barrier membrane How to install siding so walls can dry  

We built a new home two years ago and having issues with being too dry in the house. Right now today the temperature is 2 degrees outside and the moisture in the house is 22 % The humidity in your home is largely affected by the humidity levels outside. Happy to help sort this out with you I just need some more info. W...

...insulation work?  Do I need to place a vapour or air barrior on top of the 3/4" Shiplap Pine prior to emplacing the Rigid Panels?  Do I need to place a Tyvek type sheathing over the insulation between it and the Board and Batten? Thank you Ron

...insulation, as well as hemp insulation. if you have trouble sourcing either of those, you will find that the most common insulation available is fiberglass, and it is really just the installation process where it can cause respiratory issues. There is nothing inherently toxic about fiberglass batt insulation once it is...