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 ...

Fiber glass is the most popular insulation used in homes. It is widely available, inexpensive compared with other varieties and easy to install. Batts of insulation are simply short strips; standard ...

Q–I would like to add additional fiberglass insulation in my attic. I can install batt insulation myself. Blown-in fiberglass appears to require professional equipment. Which type offers better ...

ALEXANDRIA, Va. — The North American Insulation Manufacturers Association (NAIMA) has produced an instructional three-part video series along with pictorial guides to assist insulation contractors and ...

Last week's column addressed cellulose insulation, which is the greenest and one of the most effective insulation materials available. But it isn't always practical or affordable to install cellulose.

Ceiling insulation is designed to reduce the transfer of heat through the ceiling. Heat naturally flows from warm to cool areas, particularly through ceilings. During the winter months, the heat ...

Having an open ceiling to reveal rafters makes for a dramatic effect, but the ugly insulation batts ruin the look. An alternative to drywall that looks great in a workshop is to cover the insulation ...