HVAC systems are widely used to carefully heat and cool homes, but even the most energy efficient systems can largely go to waste without appropriate exterior wall insulation and ceiling insulation.

Adding extruded polystyrene foam to the outside of existing walls is often done. In my experience, two inches of extruded polystyrene foam does a great job. I’ve done this approach on several projects ...

Thickness can have an impact when installing insulation for walls from the interior of the building. Fiberglass and mineral wool are popular to use between studs, but achieving the required R ...

Understanding how to soundproof a room effectively involves selecting the right materials and techniques that suit your home's design and acoustics. By integrating soundproof insulation for walls, you ...

This guide will walk you through how to install batt insulation in an open wall where the studs are accessible. Step 1: Measure the area of the walls that will be insulated. Before you can start ...

A man has shared his shock after discovering something surprising in his house - and he has taken to social media to ask users what he should do with it.

Watson Building Supplies and Blair Building Materials are thrilled to announce the opening of our NEW location in Owen Sound, ON. As part of our commitment to bringing exceptional service and products ...

The energy code is a set of guidelines for new buildings and additions created by the International Code Council in 2000. It establishes minimum efficiency standards tailored to eight climate zones.

BBC News NI understands rot and black mould have been found in large areas of the building which opened in 2019.

New building products being tested at Auckland University may be the answer to restless summer nights in city apartments.