Earth, the plants, and their matted roots provide some insulation on a sod roof. It’s probably a good idea to supplement it with some other type of insulation and/or reflective material, because when ...

Insulating a pitched roof or loft is one of the most cost-effective ways to improve your home's energy efficiency. Uninsulated homes lose around a quarter of their heat through the roof. Even if you ...

When it comes to insulation boards for vegetated roofs, there are several choices available but polyisocyanurate (also known as polyiso) continues to lead the way, according to the 2015-16 market ...

When built and designed well, conservatories can be a great way of extending your home. But, if you haven't made the right decisions about insulating a conservatory roof, what should have been a ...

I thought Lady Gaga nailed “God Bless America” when she opened the Super Bowl, but I thought she was directed to jump off the roof a beat or two early. There’s a green roof up there! The decision to ...

Question: We're planning our budget for the year, and I think it is essential that we cut down our summertime cooling bills. What do you recommend as the best thing we can do to lower air conditioning ...

Ice dams are basically blocks of solid ice that form on the edges of roofs and in gutters. When formed, they prevent water ...

Proper attic insulation is a game-changer for regulating home temperature and reducing energy bills. When soffit venting isn't part of the equation, insulation requires strategic adjustments to ...

With more than 20 years' experience in energy efficiency and sustainability, Karen cuts through the jargon to explain environmental impacts and help you find greener options. Insulating a pitched roof ...