The rigid-foam insulation method works best if the foundation walls are smooth. If the basement is an old stone foundation, insulation companies can spray expanding foam directly on the rough masonry.

Insulation is crucial for energy efficiency, but there are areas in your home where insulation can do more harm than good. Misplaced insulation can create fire hazards, trap moisture, or block ...

Legalett / Lloyd Alter. But there are some serious advantages to foam that can make a TreeHugger think twice, especially when one is talking Passive House, where one needs a lot of insulation and ...

Foam insulation is installed in large sheets, usually no less than 11/2 inches thick, over the entire surface of the foundation wall. Foam insulation is an exceptional vapor barrier, ...

Foam board insulation is easy to use and a great DIY way to add some insulation. It comes in standard-size 4×8 sheets and smaller sizes, in thicknesses from 1/4-in. to two inches. Some types of ...

Insulation Helps. In addition to properly insulating your home’s walls, you can also insulate your DFW home’s foundation. This extra layer of protection from outside elements helps your house ...

The United States Department of Energy has awarded Midland-based Dow Chemical Co. $2,955,156 to develop the next-generation of advanced insulation for high-performance, energy-efficient wall, roof ...

As businesses go, insulation is about as sexy as a pair of overalls. Yet a Columbus company has quietly built a multibillion-dollar company on a foundation of foam and fiberglass insulation. From ...