Journal of Light Construction: Insulation

Reusing Loose-Fill Cellulose

Mon, 17 Dec 2012 01:25:07 EST

Working around existing attic insulation to seal air leaks may be more cost-effective than removing and replacing it

Installing Dense-Pack Cellulose

Wed, 3 Oct 2012 09:56:54 EST

This economical material both air-seals and insulates

Building Cost-Effective Emergency Housing in Alaska

Wed, 14 Nov 2012 03:33:02 EST

Innovative open-web trusses allow for easy assembly, high R-values, and minimal thermal bridging

Tightening Up a Two-Family House

Wed, 19 Sep 2012 12:37:47 EST

Chasing down and fixing energy leaks in an old house can be tricky and expensive, but utility incentives may help.

Curbing Conductive Heat Loss Through a Glulam Beam

Thu, 6 Sep 2012 01:10:34 EST

Conductive heat loss through a glulam beam may be a minor problem in the context of whole-house heat loss.

Bora-Foam Bugless Insulation Panels

Fri, 13 Jul 2012 12:49:28 EST

Most rigid insulation is susceptible to termite damage but Bora-Foam isn't.

Fireproof Foam Insulation

Fri, 13 Jul 2012 12:55:48 EST

GacoFireStop is the first open-cell foam approved for use in attics and crawlspaces with no additional ignition barrier.

Avoiding Problems With Spray Foam

Fri, 6 Jul 2012 05:11:09 EST

To make sure you’re getting a good spray-foam installation, choose a certified contractor and run regular material tests.

Compact Foam Sprayer

Fri, 6 Jul 2012 03:58:43 EST

Graco claims that the Reactor E-8p Portable Plural-Component Sprayer is the first foam sprayer specifically designed to apply the new no-heat polyurethane formulations.

Betting Big on Spray Foam in Coastal Carolina

Fri, 7 Dec 2012 04:41:34 EST

Building a Simple Passive House

Fri, 6 Jul 2012 05:05:35 EST

In September 2009 I completed a deep energy retrofit on a small house in Point Reyes Station, Calif., some 50 miles north of San Francisco.

An Energy Retrofit in Stages

Fri, 6 Jul 2012 05:04:53 EST

I'm a building energy consultant in central Wisconsin. I recently had a chance to perform a major energy retrofit on a modest ranch-style house just south of Lacrosse, Wis.

Tightening the Shell From Outside

Fri, 6 Jul 2012 05:04:47 EST

Our construction company recently completed a major remodel and energy retrofit of a split-level home in northern Vermont.

Insulating With Exterior Spray Foam

Fri, 6 Jul 2012 05:04:08 EST

Closed-cell foam acts as air-sealing, insulation, and secondary drainage plane in this unique home.

On Site With Zip System Sheathing

Fri, 6 Jul 2012 05:02:14 EST

Get faster dry-in and a tighter building envelope without housewrap.

Roof Venting in a Wet Climate

Tue, 9 Oct 2012 11:46:17 EST

Q: I'm planning to reroof an expanded Cape Cod on a barrier island off the East Coast, where strong winds and moisture from the ocean are common.

High-Performance Homes on a Budget

Fri, 6 Jul 2012 05:01:52 EST

Well-thought-out details make energy-efficient houses both attractive and affordable.

Making a Business of Ice Dams

Tue, 9 Oct 2012 11:47:46 EST

Though it’s not for the fainthearted, dealing with ice damage can be a profitable sideline

Q&A: Effectiveness of Thermal Curtains

Tue, 12 Jun 2012 04:28:56 EST

Q: Do so-called "double-cell" insulating window shades perform as advertised? One salesperson claims R-3 if they are installed with an airtight edge seal. But what if they are installed without the perimeter track?

Is Rain-Screen Siding Worth the Effort?

Wed, 13 Jun 2012 04:55:33 EST

It's good insurance against problems caused by wind-driven rain, but experts wonder whether the additional cost is necessary.