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 ...

Insulating your basement? Start with the rim joist. If you don't have any insulation at your rim space, add this project to your list of 'to-do' projects. It's not as critical as attic insulation and ...

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 ...

Spray foam is by far the best option for insulating areas where floor joists meet outside walls. (Credit: Photo Steve Maxwell ) Q How can I apply spray foam along the edges of my basement wall where ...

Q: We recently had an energy audit of our 2009 home because our utility bills seem to grow each year. In addition to sealing some areas the insulators missed, the auditor pointed out that the floor ...

Q: My home is 35 years old and I have a contract with Orkin for re-inspection for termites every year. The representative told me I needed to replace my insulation; he said part of it was hanging down ...

Cut rigid foam insulation into strips with a table saw or a circular saw. Cut the strips to fit between floor joists using a box cutter. How to Finish a Basement: Framing and Insulating Run a bead of ...

Q. What are rim joists, and how do you insulate them? Our home was recently inspected and the buyer asked that we pay for the repairs. Is this something I can do myself? A. Rim joists are the boards ...

Q: We recently had an energy audit of our 2009 home because our utility bills seem to grow each year. In addition to sealing some areas the insulators missed, the auditor pointed out that the floor ...

Question: We recently had an energy audit of our 2009 home because our utility bills seem to grow each year. In addition to sealing some areas the insulators missed, the auditor pointed out that the ...