I live in a sunroom. I covered the ceiling with fiberglass to make it warmer and covered that with wool blankets. Should I add plastic?

— Camila Olympia, WA

Answered by Harold Remlinger, AIA, LEED AP, NCARB on May 17, 2011

My house is not insulated. What are the best ways to add wall insulation? Or is it better to just add more attic insulation?

— Bill Rancho Palos Verdes, CA

Answered by Christian Kienapfel | AIA Architect | RA | LEED AP | Dipl.-Ing. Architekt (Germany) on May 8, 2011

Has anyone had experience with sustainable insulation, in this case fire treated paper insulation?

— Tracy Scottsdale, AZ

Answered by Harold Remlinger, AIA, LEED AP, NCARB on February 7, 2011

I have a 2-story home with very little insulation in the rafters between the 2 floors. Would you recommend adding more?

— jerry h. Hopkins, SC

Answered by Harold Remlinger, AIA, LEED AP, NCARB on January 25, 2011

I have a log home. Will insulating my interior walls lower my electric bill?

— jerry h. Hopkins, SC

Answered by Harold Remlinger, AIA, LEED AP, NCARB on January 18, 2011

What's the best way to insulate an unused fireplace and chimney?

— Jim Simmons Reston, VA

Answered by Harold Remlinger, AIA, LEED AP, NCARB on January 11, 2011

What is the best replacement for 1950s-era ductwork in an HVAC system?

— Bill Seeger Riverside, IL

Answered by Harold Remlinger, AIA, LEED AP, NCARB on January 6, 2011

I'm converting a school bus into a motor home. What's the best way to insulate?

— josh jackling Perris, CA

Answered by Cynthia Phakos on January 6, 2011

What is the R-value for walls and ceiling in Laredo, TX?

— Felix Laredo, TX

Answered by Cynthia Phakos on December 9, 2010

Is a garage door insulation kit worth the time and money? Will the insulation make a difference in temperature for a room above it?

— Chris Thomas Norcross, GA

Answered by Lee Hall on December 9, 2010

 

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