Q–We have an older wood frame home outside Chicago that was built in the 1920s. It has hardly any insulation. A contractor we contacted recommended loose-fill insulation. Can you tell us a little bit ...

A landmark study into the health impacts of living in a house with loose-fill asbestos insulation. A landmark study from The Australian National University (ANU) into the health impacts of living in a ...

Adding loose-fill insulation to an unfinished attic is a gotta-do-it project for even the unhandiest homeowner. Blow-in insulation will create a sound barrier and add insulating power to your home, ...

That’s great news for your wallet and the planet. But 9 out of 10 homes in the U.S. are under-insulated, according to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), with older residences especially likely ...

The ACT and parts of New South Wales are dealing with the potentially deadly legacy of loose-fill asbestos insulation in the 1960s and 70s used by an operator that became known as Mr Fluffy. The ...

There are four main types of insulation: batt, blown-in (loose fill), rigid board and spray foam. Each has its advantages and limitations, but under the right circumstances, each can meet a ...

Loose-fill insulation is a great way to fill in places in an older home where insulation is missing, giving more R-value to help protect your home. A number of local contractors should be able to ...

The Heads of Asbestos Coordination Working Group said it will investigate any concerns regarding the use of loose fill asbestos insulation, but there have been no reports of such material being used ...

Q:I have four questions about adding insulation over existing blown-in pink Owens Corning insulation installed in 1993. My current blown-in insulation is 12 inches deep. Can I roll blanket insulation ...