Home tour offers glimpse of benefits from insulation

AUGUSTA — The 1947 home at the top of Carlisle Street has a new blanket of insulation in the attic, new foam insulation around the sills and a much warmer feel. It was possible because of a $11,000 loan from Efficiency Maine. Read more

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Foam Insulation to Spray in the Attic

Homeowners wishing to add insulation to their attics have a variety of types to choose from. Foam board, loose-fill and blanket insulation are commonly used to insulate attics, walls and basements. Sprayed-foam insulation is also used to insulate attics and is often lower in price than many other types of insulation.

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Suggestions on venting and insulation

Q: Would it help to reduce moisture under my patio home if I had my sump pump covered? Now it has a depth of 18 inches of water constantly.

A: Covering an open sump pit is a good idea to prevent debris from clogging the system, but I don’t think the cover would reduce humidity [...]

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Why Spray Foam?

Everyone knows that insulation is an important part of every home. Fiberglass is the most commonly used insulation and has been an industry standard for many years. But times are changing! Energy bills are increasing! The old standards are costing homeowners like you thousands of dollars every year! more

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The Advantages Of Using Spray Foam Insulation

If you are looking to weatherproof your attic, crawl space or even the walls in your home you may want to consider spray foam insulation rather than fiberglass. Even though it may cost a little bit more, many homeowners consider it to be completely worth any additional cost.more

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