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The Importance of Ventilation in Energy - Efficient HomesAs we strive for energy efficiency and aim to achieve net-zero greenhouse gas emissions, creating carbon-neutral homes has become a top priorit..

How Insulation Affects Heat Loss If you are looking for a way to save some money and enlarge your budget, why not start with your home. Namely, there are numerous ways to reduce your utility bills t..

Moisture Problems and Roof Ventilation Usually not a lot of people are familiar with the fact that a vast amount of heat is lost through the roof space. Namely, unprotected and uninsulated ro..

by Mark Row The Origins of Insulation Although insulation is a common occurrence nowadays and there is not a home that is not somehow insulated, believe it or not, it is not a heritage of m..

by Mark Row Find a Solution for every Problem Probably the most common problems nowadays in both older and modern building constructions are moisture and condensation problems. These can significantl..

by Mark Row Insulation – Basic Facts Insulation represents a material which is designed to reduce the transfer of heat and sound, therefore there are two basic types of insulation: thermal and sound ..

by Mark Row Protecting your Home in more than One Way Due to the fact that insulation has become increasingly popular over the years, people are asking more and more questions on alternativ..

by Mark Row Thermal Mass and Insulation – Friends or Foes? Knowing the difference between thermal mass and insulation can not only contribute to your home insulation, but also help you dete..

by Mark Row There's more to home insulation than meets the eye Proper building insulation is much more complex then simply choosing and installing a certain insulation material. Heat transf..

by Mark Row What is a Thermal Bridge? Thermal bridge is created when materials with low thermal insulating characteristics come in contact with each other and create a funnel of unobstructe..