Q: 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 and mold ...

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 ...

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: 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 ...

I am renovating a house and the floor in our rec room gets very cold. We have an accessible crawl space below it. I would like to put up unfaced insulation between the floor joists and lay carpeting ...

Rigid foam boards are better suited for a finished loft or attic space than fiberglass insulation, which is best reserved for times you can see between the joists. When cold weather rolls in, take a ...

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 at ...

Q. Our crawl space is 3 1/2 feet high, under the living room, dining room and kitchen. A waterproofing company installed a sump pump, and the ground is covered with plastic to reduce moisture. We have ...

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: 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 ...

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 ...