Duane Harver, the lead architect behind the innovative King’s Fork High School in the City of Suffolk, Va., had a problem. His design concept sought to create an optimal learning environment for ...

Duct insulation codes are primarily focused on energy efficiency, but the thermal, acoustic and weight properties of insulation can also influence insulation selection. David Burd, air distribution ...

It's strangely difficult to puzzle out the cost of spray foam insulation. There are a surprising number of factors to be taken into account; in some ways, it would be more sensible to ask a question ...

Rebecca Brill is a writer whose essays have appeared in The Paris Review Daily, VICE, Literary Hub, and elsewhere. She runs the Susan Sontag's Diary and the Sylvia Plath's Food Diary accounts on ...

Plugging holes on the exterior of your house with foam sealant is a great way to stop air infiltration, but it may not keep out pests. Mice can and will chew right through the regular expanding foam, ...

Upgrade Spray Foam today announced updated insulation procedures for attics, basements, and crawl spaces, reflecting operational changes intended to improve consistency, efficiency, and long-term ...

IdealSeal 777 is a high-performance, multilayer, total vapor barrier aluminum foil insulation laminate. The laminate covers and protects ductwork and piping insulation under a wide range of interior ...

The Environmental Protection Agency recognizes businesses and organizations that protect the environment through energy efficiency achievements. The award demonstrates that we offer work that exceeds ...

Kelly has over 10 years of experience writing about home design and improvement for many prominent publications. She also spent several years working at a tech startup for an interior design game ...