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icicles are hanging from the roof of a building with snow and ice on it
Living in a House Built Before 1978? 6 Things You Should Check
10 Signs Your Home Has an Insulation Problem—and What You Can Do About It
a man working on insulation in a house
What's the Difference: Fiberglass vs. Mineral Wool Insulation - The House Designers
To make mineral wool insulation, basalt and industrial slag are melted in a 3,000° F furnace. (Slag is a by-product of steel production that usually ends up in landfills.) Next, the super-heated liquid is exposed to a high-pressure stream of air and then spun into long fiber strands. The strands are compressed into thick, dense mats and then cut into batts of insulation. Now that you have a basic understanding of fiberglass and mineral wool, let’s take a look at the differences between these tw
an image of a roof that has been gutted and is being installed to the side
A Crash Course in Roof Venting - Fine Homebuilding
two different views of the inside of a house with water coming out of it and snow falling from the roof
4 Things To Know About Ice Dams — Including How To Get Rid Of Them
a man standing on a ladder working on the ceiling
How We Turned Our House into a Giant Foam Box, Part II — Ceiling Insulation — Frugal Happy
icicles are hanging from the roof of a building with snow and ice on it
Living in a House Built Before 1978? 6 Things You Should Check
10 Signs Your Home Has an Insulation Problem—and What You Can Do About It
an attic is shown with the roof exposed and insulation exposed to it's side
All About Larsen Trusses - GreenBuildingAdvisor
a man working on the ceiling in his attic
How to Insulate an Attic When Finishing
an attic with insulation in it and two pink cans on the floor next to it
Guide to Attic Insulation