Proper attic insulation is a game-changer for regulating home temperature and reducing energy bills. When soffit venting isn't part of the equation, insulation requires strategic adjustments to ...

Q: My girlfriend is convinced that we would save on heating expenses if we insulated between the roof rafters. My contention is that only the attic floor needs to be insulated because we only use the ...

Q. I need help with my attic. I live in a 75-year-old Georgian colonial brick house. There are, therefore, no overhang vents possible. Access to the attic is by one of those fold-down stairways in the ...

The contractor said he will insulate that ceiling, right up to a flat ceiling above, about 8 feet. That is good, but he must install proper vents (Styrofoam “chutes” between rafters first to allow an ...

Dear Jerry: I enjoy getting tips from your informative columns. We are trying to prepare our home for comfort in our old age. This summer we had the sill plate sprayed with foam insulation, and this ...

Q. What is the best way to ventilate a Cape Cod-style home that has a short knee wall in the upper level? I have asked three different contractors and received three different answers. The attic and ...

Mark Austin, technical director at SpecStudio, discusses the key considerations when developing a detailed pitched roof ...

Is there any grant or financial assistance available? What would be the best approach to insulating the roof? You are replacing your roof covering and this gives you a rare opportunity to access the ...