FAIRBANKS - Building envelopes have a hard job in Interior Alaska—keeping us warm, dry and healthy at 40-below. CCHRC studies a variety of building designs and products to see how they perform in this ...

Your attic’s insulation plays a big role in maintaining energy efficiency, reducing utility bills, and keeping your home at a comfortable temperature year-round; however, older insulation materials, ...

Starting a construction-related business in the midst of a recession and real estate bust in 2009 may not have seemed like a smart move. But for fiberAmerica in Upper Macungie Township, it appears to ...

Blown-in cellulose insulation is a loose-fill product made from wood or paper materials, often used in existing closed walls or attics to maintain indoor temperatures year-round. By easily filling ...

The typical cost of attic insulation is between $1,500 and $3,500, with a national average of $2,500. Cost factors for attic insulation installation include attic size, insulation type, insulation ...

Cellulose insulation has been around since the 1970s, although it has become more popular in recent years, as green buildings now play a larger role in our society. Cellulose insulation includes more ...

Q: We live in a 1925 Berkeley bungalow. The attic is insulated with blown-in cellulose and meets the current code for thickness. Also, the entire underside of the house is insulated with fiberglass.