Green Energy Efficiency Questions

Is batt (glass fiber) insulation OK to use when it is so susceptible to moisture degradation?

— Greg Lockridge Broomfield, CO

Elizabeth DiSalvo

Answered by Elizabeth DiSalvo

Norwalk, CT

Trillium Architects

January 9, 2012

Can spray on insulation be safely applied as a retrofit to an occupied home?

— Don Keith Fairbanks, AK

Answered by Bill Bradbury on January 31, 2012

We keep our house at 60, but when the temperature is in 20s, the furnace goes on more often and the house seems warmer, even though the ther

— Pat Campbell Naugatuck, CT

Answered by Bill Bradbury on January 31, 2012

What is the best green insulation to use in our crawl space?

— L. Stephenson Palos Verdes Peninsula, CA

Answered by Bill Bradbury on January 31, 2012

How can I install insulation in my downstairs, built with cinder blocks.

— Carlos Dunbar, WV

Answered by Harold Remlinger, AIA, LEED AP, NCARB on January 25, 2012

Is batt (glass fiber) insulation OK to use when it is so susceptible to moisture degradation?

— Greg Lockridge Broomfield, CO

Answered by Elizabeth DiSalvo on January 9, 2012

Is there an eco friendly removable caulk product out there?

— Carol Gonzalez Laguna Beach, CA

Answered by Cynthia Phakos on January 6, 2012

A friend has geothermal. I love it. Are their government incentives for geothermal heating/cooling systems?

— Chuck Ridgefield, CT

Answered by Elizabeth DiSalvo on January 6, 2012

Can I do something to prevent outside cool air being drawn into the house when I turn on the exhaust fan in the bathroom?

— Felix San Antonio, TX

Answered by Michael Holcomb on January 6, 2012

We are considering foam insulation for our two car garage. What are the costs associated with this and any pros and cons?

— Kristi Newnan, GA

Answered by Michael Holcomb on January 6, 2012

How should I insulate my duct work?

— Shauna Napa, CA

Answered by Michael Holcomb on January 6, 2012

 

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