Q: My girlfriend is convinced that we would save on heating expenses if we insulated between the roof rafters. My contention is that only the attic floor needs to be insulated because we only use the ...

Q: My girlfriend is convinced that we would save on heating expenses if we insulated between the roof rafters. My contention is that only the attic floor needs to be insulated because we only use the ...

The contractor said he will insulate that ceiling, right up to a flat ceiling above, about 8 feet. That is good, but he must install proper vents (Styrofoam “chutes” between rafters first to allow an ...

Dear Jerry: I enjoy getting tips from your informative columns. We are trying to prepare our home for comfort in our old age. This summer we had the sill plate sprayed with foam insulation, and this ...

That space above your ceiling might be draining your wallet every single month.

Brrr! It's getting cold out there. And yikes! Your heating bills are starting to climb sky high. Fortunately, there are ways to stay warm without spending a small fortune or packing up and moving to a ...

Q I live in an old house (17th and 19th century) converted from three cottages. The kitchen is in what was once an outhouse – a single-storey extension with pitched roof with timbers and no ceiling.

Is there any grant or financial assistance available? What would be the best approach to insulating the roof? You are replacing your roof covering and this gives you a rare opportunity to access the ...