Q. I want to install reflective insulation in my unfinished attic. Can I do this myself? A. Reflective insulation or radiant barriers can be installed in some attics by do-it-yourselfers. Whether it ...

Proper attic insulation is a game-changer for regulating home temperature and reducing energy bills. When soffit venting isn't part of the equation, insulation requires strategic adjustments to ...

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 ...

Q - I have found on the internet a place that will sell me everything I need to spray foam insulation into my attic. I hear you talk about how spray in foam is the way to go. How hard do you think ...

Q. Our Cape Cod style house in Florida was built in about 1925. In the "attic" area, which is used as a living space, the previous owner stapled insulation to the roof joists, which now is falling ...

Q: Recently, we had a new standing-seam metal roof installed on our home. The installation included removal of three layers of asphalt shingles from the 1⁄4-inch-thick sheathing. Immediately, we ...

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Dear Jerry: We are an older couple in our late 60s and have a colonial home, partially brick with a full attic, built in the mid 1920s. We have lived here over 30 years and have had new windows put in ...

Q: My girlfriend is convinced that we would save on heating expenses if we insulated between the roof rafters. My contention is that only the attic floor needs to be insulated because we only use the ...

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