Q:I have an open ceiling in my garage that is insulated with paper-backed R-13 batts with the fiberglass exposed and held in place by metal strips. The ceiling has a lot of pipes and wires running ...

INSTALLING foil insulation incorrectly was so dangerous it was like “sitting in a frying pan,’’ a Royal Commission has heard. Consulting engineer James Fricker has told the Insulation Royal Commission ...

A royal commission heard on Tuesday how Australian bureaucrats knew about the deaths, but still allowed foil insulation to be used. Queenslanders Matthew Fuller, Rueben Barnes and Mitchell Sweeney ...

Q: Will stapling inexpensive aluminum foil under the roof rafters really reduce the heat inside my house? A: Installing a radiant barrier (foil) in your attic can dramatically lower your air ...

It is easy to insulate walls, ceilings and floors when you know a few simple tricks. Although there are several choices, we like fiberglass insulation best. It is lightweight, inexpensive, relatively ...