Sustainable insulation / Discussions

Which is better, cellulose or loose-fill fiberglass insulation?

...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). ...

Posted by L SMITH Nov. 12, 2024 Insulation and soundproofing

What is the best way to combine insulation on the inside and outside of my crawl space?

...insulation is covered by stick-on Resisto membrane except for the bottom 8" or so and then flashing nailed in above the rim joist under the siding. All of the insulation is below a deck and the deck has around 3" of breathing space above 5" of gravel. The siding is above the deck. (1) What would be the benefit to add i...

Posted by Maury Miloff Nov. 6, 2024 Crawl spaces 1 response

Should you insulate an A-frame cottage with cathedral ceiling from the exterior or interior?

...insulation to install.  And to be sure I understand, it sounds like your preferred finish is to leave the rafters and bays between them open as the interior finish, which would mean insulating the outside. If that is the case, yes you can, you would want to insulate it the way you would exterior walls, and then install...

Posted by J Genereaux Oct. 26, 2020 Roof assemblies - renovation 1 response