Insulation & Air Sealing

Insulation and air-sealing are crucial components of energy-efficient building design. Learn all about different types of insulation available, the importance of proper air-sealing, and how to approach both new builds and retrofits to make your home more sustainable and resilient for years to come.

Wide Spray Foam… Finally!
This spray-foam sealant from Great Stuff offers mess-free, 6-in. coverage.
A Preservation-Focused Approach to Air-Sealing and Energy Efficiency
You don't have to sacrifice historical elements of a house in the name of energy efficiency.
FHB Podcast Segment: Ductwork in a Vented Attic
The team offers advice on how to deal with HVAC ductwork in a vented attic in this FHB Podcast Segment.
Fix Air Leaks in Old Houses
Simple air-sealing measures and spray-applied sealant lower energy bills and increase comfort without the need to tear the house apart.
FHB Podcast Segment: Insulating Problematic Porch Conversion Windows
The podcast crew weighs in to help guide a listener on how to insulate part of his 1925 bungalow's back porch.
Spray Foam Insulation in a Gut Remodel
Jon Beer discusses air-sealing and insulation strategies at FHB House New York.
Podcast 615: Spray-on WRBs, Wall Insulation, and IV Drips for Mold
Listeners write in about producer Jeff and moving heavy things and ask questions about WRBs, cavity insulation without sheathing, and IV drips for mold.
Podcast 612: Water Pipes, Attic Air-Sealing, and the Durability of AeroBarrier
The crew hears from listeners about the Massachusetts stretch code, gaps in click-together flooring, and rainscreens for vertical siding.
Podcast 611: With Bill Beleck: Shou Sugi Ban, Surplus Building Products, and Air-Sealing Overhanging Joists
The crew hears from listeners about contracting in high-end zip codes and the economy of electric cars. Also: installing shou sugi ban forest products, saving leftover material, and how to air-seal a floor system that overhangs the foundation.
See Air Leaks in Hard-to-Reach Places
Combat energy loss with the Flir One Edge Pro. This compact infrared device quickly identifies heat escape and entry in real time.

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