Wall insulation

External wall insulation helps improve the thermal performance of buildings. Find out how to install external insulation with our guide.

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Learn how to add insulation to walls that have drywall on them. Find out your options for adding insulation to closed walls.

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Insulation keeps your home the temperature you want — if it's installed correctly. Here are five common insulation mistakes to avoid.

Retrofit your home to stay warm in winter and keep cool in the summer Even the nicest of living spaces can be a little unpleasant if your walls aren't insulated enough. But what can you do if your home is already finished and the drywall...

I spend a lot of time studying insulation--which is one of the most important components of any green home or commercial building. I have a new favorite. Foamglas® building insulation has been made by Pittsburgh Corning for many decades and is widely used in Europe. For the past decade or two, however, it has only been actively marketed in North America for industrial applications. (It’s been listed in our GreenSpec Directory as an industrial insulation material for years.)

Our post explains everything you need to know about cavity walls. This includes cavity wall insulation, moisture prevention, concrete block types and cavity wall ties.