Homes and buildings need insulation to control inside temperatures. Are you getting the best value for your project? Here's a look at how R-Value affects what you pick. R-Value, also known as "thermal ...

Autumn’s falling temperatures get many of us thinking about apple cider, trick-or-treating, and… R-values. If your home isn’t well insulated, these chilly nights may remind you to start thinking about ...

Q: My utility bills are high and I am adding a room to my house. I want to insulate the room properly and have the contractor add some insulation in the rest of the house. What type of insulation is ...

Q: I know you have talked about insulation before and you keep mentioning something about a value for the insulation and how much is needed. Where can I find information about my home area? A: ...

Q: I read in a column of yours that home insulation should have a “proper R-value.” What does that mean? — Doris L., Pittsburgh A: R-value refers to the level of resistance to heat flow that ...

Sleeping pads are assigned an R (for resistance) rating that measures how well they prevent the cold of the ground from creeping through to the side you are sleeping on. Low R values provide little to ...

Often, though, homeowners simply don’t know enough about insulation: Where to install it and which type is best. That’s why we’re presenting a primer on insulation ratings of common materials, and the ...

TORONTO – While most homeowners don’t give much thought to what’s behind their walls, proper insulation is of key importance to having a comfortable, healthy home. Besides keeping your home warm in ...

Question: I know you have talked about insulation before and you keep mentioning something about a value for the insulation and how much is needed. Where can I find information about my home area?

Tasman Insulation has added a new product to the Pink® Batts® Ultra™ range to meet the new industry R-value insulation requirements for the upper North Island. R-values are used to rate the level of ...