Fiberglass
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Getting Good Results from Fiberglass Batts
This less-favored insulation type will do a good job of slowing heat loss, if key details are attended to during installation
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Owens Corning Buys Spray Foam Maker
After casting doubts on spray foam in earlier appeal to builders, the insulation giant changes its message
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Poor Installation of Fiberglass Batts
The effectiveness of fiberglass batt insulation depends most on the quality of the installation, not the product
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Is Mineral Wool Insulation Worth the Extra Cost?
The pros and cons of mineral wool compared to fiberglass batts for stud cavity insulation
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A Buyer’s Guide to Insulation
Is there a "best" kind? It all depends on your point of view.
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Five Cathedral Ceilings That Work
As long as you pay attention to minimum code requirements for R-values, these cathedral ceiling details can be used in all climate zones
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Does Your Insulation Have Low Embodied Carbon?
Before deciding on what kind of insulation you're going to use, consider it's global warming potential
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Study Details Health Risks of Insulation and Air-Sealing Products
A group of healthy building advocates recommend avoiding spray foam and products containing formaldehyde
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Fiberglass and Cellulose Makers Tangle Again
Online articles reignite a long-standing dispute between competing industries
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How I Fixed My Leaky, Underinsulated Exterior Wall
Rigid foam, spray foam, and fiberglass now give me an airtight, well insulated wall
