Attic / Green Building & Sustainable Home Renovation Information & Advice

...attic with batts Blown insulation in attics is as common as it is because it is usually the easiest and most effective method. If there are no contractors or rental equipment for DIY attic insulation, batts can work too, but try this link first - Find attic insulation contractor near me The reason batt insulation in at...

...attic for example). By being well-informed and prepared when buying an older home to renovate, you can avoid common pitfalls and ensure that your green home renovation is a success, rather than a disaster worthy of its own TV show...  And, if you have any personal favorite TV home renovation shows you don't see above, ...

...attic? What does ‘diminishing returns’ for insulation mean?  It's as simple as this - adding one inch of insulation to a wall that has only one inch of insulation is certainly well worth the investment, in any climate. Adding one inch of insulation to a wall that has 5 inches of insulation makes sense in most climates...

...attic and causes that same melting to occur. Ventilation equipment such as furnaces, duct work and air conditioning are rarely seen in attics anymore, but if you have such equipment up there it is likely contributing to ice damming. In addition to that, you are probably adding 25% to your operational costs by having ai...

...attic after DIY roof insulation projects where new insulation covers up ventilation access. If you discover you have ice in the attic, the 3 things to check first are: Humidity levels in the Home - do you have high humidity and condensation problems? Attic ventilation - Is your attic ventilated correctly and sufficien...