Notes From the Attic.
Plain-language guides on attic insulation, spray foam, blown-in insulation, air sealing and basements, written to help you understand the options before you collect quotes.
What Attic Air Sealing Costs in a Detroit Home
Typical attic air sealing prices for Detroit-area homes, from add-on sealing to full knee wall jobs, plus the house details that push a quote up or down.
Blown-In Cellulose or Fibreglass for Your Attic?
Cellulose and loose-fill fibreglass both work in an open attic. How they differ on R-value per inch, settling, moisture, weight and cost, and when each fits.
Attic Insulation in Louisville, KY: A Homeowner's Guide
How much attic insulation a Louisville house needs, why humid summers matter as much as winter, and what to look for in a quote from shotguns to ranches.
Basement Insulation Checklist Before the Walls Go Up
The steps to settle before drywall goes up on a basement: moisture, air sealing, rim joists, insulation choice, vapour control and the inspection.
What Attic Insulation Costs in Minneapolis Before Winter
Typical price ranges for topping up or redoing attic insulation in a Minneapolis house, what pushes a quote up or down, and the rebates worth checking first.
Choosing Between Closed-Cell and Open-Cell Spray Foam
Closed-cell or open-cell spray foam? Where each one belongs in a cold-climate house, how R-value, vapour control and cost compare, and what a quote should list.
Insulating an Ottawa House, From the Attic to the Basement
How Ottawa homeowners can plan attic, wall and basement insulation for a cold, long winter: target R-values, air sealing, older housing stock and rebates.
Attic Air Sealing Checklist Before New Insulation Goes In
The leaks to seal in your attic before topping up insulation: top plates, stacks, pot lights, chimneys, the hatch and more, plus what to check after.
Vermiculite in the Attic? The Rules Before You Insulate
Found pebbly grey-brown insulation in your attic? Here is how vermiculite rules work in Canada and the US, and what has to happen before new insulation goes in.
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