Insulation and soundproofing

No, it doesn't work. Don't buy the hype about insulating paint, this is snake oil in its truest form. Can paint insulate walls of homes? No it cannot. Despite engineers  having long ago debunked this nonsense, insulating paint still occasionally finds its way into buildings. So what are the magical claims…

How to reduce sound transmission through interior partition walls. How to soundproof interior walls The key to building smaller homes which don't sacrifice quality of life is ensuring that they are designed to make the best use of their space no matter how limited. However, you must also ensure that there is…

Thermal bridges in walls can reduce the overall performance of a home. Thermal breaks are the answer to this problem. Thermal bridges cause heat loss, thermal breaks stop heat loss It is easy to look at the R value rating of a material and assume that our entire wall assembly matches it uniformly. But when you…

The importance of properly insulating basements cannot be stressed enough. Uninsulated basements and poorly insulated basements can be responsible for as much as 1/3 of the total heat loss of a home. How much insulation does a basement floor need? Insulating a basement is a great idea if it wasn't insulated when…

Learn how to reduce sound transmission in homes. Create a more peaceful home environment through silent architecture and a focus on acoustic wellness. Acoustic wellness and sound reduction in homes Homes can be very noisy, and the first step to improving the acoustic wellness of a home is controlling sound…

Sound transmission in multi-unit dwellings and single family homes can affect quality of life. Learn how to prevent it. Before embarking on any structural changes, it is most important to understand that the sound isolation between two homes is not determined only by the common wall or floor. All the other parts of…

Understanding how insulation works is best achieved by first understanding the way heat loss occurs in homes. How does home insulation work? Insulation slows the rate of heat transfer, helping keep homes warmer in winter and cooler in summer. Nothing stops heat from moving, but it moves slower through some materials…