What to Know When Calculating Insulation Costs
Energy costs continue to rise each year in the United States. Insulation is one of the least expensive solutions to the problem. However, determining the…
What to Look for When Moving into Your New Home
Moving into a new home can be a very exciting time. Unfortunately, with all the hustle and bustle involved, it’s easy to overlook some of…
Your Radiant Barrier Resource
There are several myths and misconceptions about radiant barrier. Being the world’s largest manufacturer of radiant barrier, we at Innovative Insulation feel it is our responsibility to…
The Different Types of Insulation and Their Benefits
Whether you are constructing a new building or renovating an existing structure, there are many types of insulation to choose from. Quality insulation should maximize…
The In’s and Out’s of House Wrap
Understanding what house wrap is designed to do and not do will help understand the control layers in a wall. House wrap is a water…
Why Attic Temperature is so Vital to a Home
Normally, heat rises but without proper ventilation in the attic, heat does not rise but migrates. Proper ventilation prevents moisture buildup from the heated air…
Cold Climate Insulation & Radiant Barrier How It Can Play a Role (Part 1)
Before even discussing Radiant Barrier, it is important to understand all the issues with cold climate insulating and retrofitting an old house or modern home…
Insulating Old Homes Does Not Automatically Mean Cold (Part 2 Cold Climate Insulating)
Just because a home is old does not mean it is cold. Insulating an old home should be carefully studied to ensure you are not…
The Controversy: “A House Needs To Breathe.”
Traditional structures were designed to allow moisture to evaporate where modern construction relies on systems of barriers preventing moisture from penetrating the structure and building…
Condensation Dangers and How to Avoid Them
Condensation brings us back to the breathability discussion. Adding insulation over the walls and roof makes a continuous thermal barrier while burning the thermal bridges.…
