An insulated basement or crawl space provides many benefits year-round, and the rim joist (or band joist) is often a focal point in energy-saving initiatives. Installing insulation at the rim joists ...

Q: Should we insulate the rim-joist cavities of a crawlspace foundation? I am a builder, and where I live the codes require insulation, but I have discovered that the insulation causes decay and mold ...

I insulated the crawl space under the newer part of my kitchen a couple of years back, and it seems to me to have made a bit of difference in temperature control in both summer and winter. As the ...

Question: Should we insulate the rim-joist cavities of a crawlspace foundation? I am a builder, and where I live the codes require insulation, but I have discovered that the insulation causes decay ...

USA Insulation recently has announced they are offering a high-efficiency insulation system for older homes. Its new system is perfect for homeowners who live in homes built prior to the ’8 0s. “If ...

The chill is approaching, and that will soon be followed by the bitter cold of winter in central Ohio. The drop in temperature means a rise in your monthly heating bills, but USA Insulation’s premium ...