How to Insulate a Garage Apartment and Check Costs
Upgrading insulation and air sealing can reduce heating and cooling costs by 15%, according to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. But before…
Crawl Space Encapsulation for Fewer Drafts and Warmer Floors
Cold floors can start below the rooms you’re trying to warm. Crawl space encapsulation can help reduce drafts by sealing pathways for outside air and…
Attic Insulation for HVAC Efficiency With Ducts in the Attic
Attic insulation for HVAC efficiency means addressing both the attic boundary and any ducts in unconditioned space. Seal air leaks, insulate the…
Crawl space encapsulation costs and hardwood floor risks
A vapor barrier alone may not be enough to protect hardwood floors. The cost of crawl space encapsulation for hardwood floor protection depends on…
How to Prepare Your Attic for Insulation by Air Sealing
The attic hatch can be a bigger weak point than the insulation around it. With attic air sealing before insulation, seal ceiling gaps first, then…
Which Spray Foam Fits a West Michigan Lake House?
The tightest lake house isn’t automatically the best protected. In Grand Rapids, Michigan’s residential energy code requires a minimum attic…
Attic insulation for vaulted ceilings in Grand Rapids: cost
A single square-foot figure can be misleading when planning attic insulation for vaulted ceilings in Grand Rapids. The project depends on roof area,…
How to Insulate a Metal Workshop for Your Use and Budget
The highest R-value isn’t automatically the right choice for a metal workshop. To decide how to insulate a metal workshop, match the system to how…
Retail Store Insulation in Grand Rapids to Reduce Energy Loss
A store can lose conditioned air through its roof, walls, floors, and gaps in the building envelope. Insulating a retail store in Grand Rapids starts…
Air Seal Attic Hatches and Doors to Reduce Drafts
A loose attic hatch can undo the work of insulation around it. Air sealing attic hatches and access doors means weatherstripping the full perimeter,…