Adding insulation to an unfinished attic or a bare roof cuts back on the cost of your energy bills and keeps the temperatures inside your home more comfortable. If you’re not looking forward to ...

When it comes to insulation boards for vegetated roofs, there are several choices available but polyisocyanurate (also known as polyiso) continues to lead the way, according to the 2015-16 market ...

Earth, the plants, and their matted roots provide some insulation on a sod roof. It’s probably a good idea to supplement it with some other type of insulation and/or reflective material, because when ...

A comprehensive overview of the control layers of a wood-framed sloped roof assembly. New code provisions will be discussed for high-performance, green and sustainable building practices. The ...

Insulating a roof well isn't just about adding extra insulation, its about making sure you know how your roof is constructed ...

NORFOLK, Va. — With the recent snows, you might have noticed different amounts of snow on different roofs. If your home has inadequate attic insulation in the winter, heat from your living space ...

Extruded polystyrene (XPS) insulation is a rigid foam insulation commonly used in the construction industry to improve building energy efficiency. It is made of polystyrene resin and other additives ...

I am looking for a good way to insulate the roof hatch of my brownstone. I’m thinking of a chunk of foam that would fit snugly in the hatch.