In this episode of the Modest House Build Series, we finish installing LP NovaCore exterior insulated sheathing, a system that combines structural sheathing with 1" Owens Corning XPS foam. This ...

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 ...

What do you do if you’re a builder and your client (that would be me) hands you a material that no one’s ever heard of, let alone installed in this country, and asks you to insulate his house with it?

It is easy to insulate walls, ceilings and floors when you know a few simple tricks. Although there are several choices, we like fiberglass insulation best. It is lightweight, inexpensive, relatively ...

Market is projected to grow at a CAGR of 10.30% from 2025 to 2032, reaching a valuation of USD 240.26 Billion by 2032, up from USD 109.73 Billion in 2024, according to Verified Market Research®.

The greater attention to fire safety and moisture control, as well as long-term stability of buildings, is increasing the adoption of more advanced exterior insulation and finish systems, such as ...