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 ...

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 ...

You'll need a bunch of tools to perform a DIY ceiling replacement, and there's one less-obvious tool that may come in very ...

Insulation is one of the most important elements of a home’s efficiency, helping to keep energy bills low and the interior comfortable. Making sure that a home has at least the minimum recommended ...

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 ...

Gypframe rb1 resilient bar is extremely helpful in soundproofing and reducing the noise coming through a wall or a ceiling. An rb1 resilient bar frame is quite common in suspended timber floors. These ...

Dear Jim: I like recessed lights, but I hear they are leaky and inefficient. Are there new types which are more efficient? How do I install one properly in an insulated ceiling? – Drew H. Dear Drew: ...

Homeowners who plan to install insulation batts in their ceiling will soon be able to apply for the Government's $1,600 rebate. The Government plans to spend $2.7 billion funding the rebate as part of ...