November 22, 2019
/ Posted in: Builders, Dealers, DIY, Framers
We’ve come to understand that the quality of batt insulation relies heavily on the installation. No matter how good your insulation is, the way it is installed will determine your ability to reach increasingly stringent requirements for programs such as HERS, ENERGY STAR and LEED. Here’s some things you should focus on when installing batt …
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October 14, 2019
/ Posted in: Builders, Dealers, DIY, Framers
Stringent new building codes require improved efficiency of building envelopes through better insulation. While more expensive insulation methods, like spray foam, may have greater R-values, it is possible to meet the required high R-values using less expensive fibreglass or cellulose insulation with a raised heel truss.
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