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…
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…
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…
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…
How to Insulate Cantilevered Floors in Grand Rapids by Air Sealing Open Joist Bays
The air seal is the first line of defense, not the insulation alone. When insulating cantilevered floors in Grand Rapids, seal a rigid air-barrier…
Insulating a Finished Basement in Michigan for Moisture Control and Cost
Address moisture before insulating. When insulating a finished basement in Michigan, first repair foundation cracks, direct outdoor water away from…
How to Insulate Rim Joists with Spray Foam and Seal Air Leaks
A separate vapor barrier isn’t automatically the answer to a damp or drafty rim joist. The priority is a continuous air barrier, and closed-cell…
Spray Foam for Michigan Agricultural Buildings: Choosing Closed-Cell Foam
Condensation inside a metal barn is more than a nuisance: closed-cell spray foam can help limit moisture movement and improve the building envelope….
How to Insulate an Exposed Basement Ceiling for Warmer Rooms
Insulating exposed basement ceilings can make the floor above feel warmer, even as the basement itself gets cooler. An unheated basement is typically…
Commercial Insulation Services in Grand Rapids
Insulating a commercial space in Grand Rapids starts with identifying air leaks and the areas that need coverage. The U.S. Environmental Protection…