Insulation & Air Sealing
Insulation & Air Sealing
5 Standout Energy-Efficient Products Spotted at IBS 2023
See what this green remodeler recommends from the show floor
Model ReModel
Step-by-Step Install of a High-Performance Cathedral Ceiling
See how Model ReModel 2022 constructed its vaulted ceiling
Model ReModel
Why Blow-In Cellulose Insulation?
Hear why the Model ReModel contractor chose blow-in cellulose and watch the installation
Products
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Air Sealing a Dropped Soffit
An interior chase on an exterior wall is an often-overlooked source of major air leaks
Innovative Products: ZIP System R-Sheathing
As the country gets greener, this product keeps gaining fans
Innovative Products: ThermalStar One Insulated Sheathing
This OSB-foam-WRB sandwich meets shear requirements with standard-length nails
Pro's Pick: RetroFoam Insulation
Pennsylvania remodeler Dennis Gehman on why he likes this three-part resin for insulating his company's remodeling projects
How to Install Exterior Rigid Foam, Part 2
On the second layer, offset and tape the seams, and use the rainscreen strapping to hold everything in place
How to Kill a House
Insulating older homes is an all-or-nothing proposition. Just blowing insulation into the walls can create moisture problems that will rot the wood structure from the inside out.
How to Install Exterior Rigid Foam, Part 1
Careful flashing and a tight fit are keys to success when retrofitting the first of two layers of foam
How to Insulate a Monolithic Slab [GUIDE]
A how-to guide for slab-on-grade foundations in either hot or cold climates