The green home market is expected to increase five-fold by 2016, up from a $17 billion opportunity today, says a new McGraw-Hill Construction Study. McGraw-Hill Construction, a part of The McGraw-Hill Companies, released findings from a new Green Home Builders …

A home energy assessment, also known as a home energy audit, is the first step to assess how much energy your home consumes and to evaluate what measures you can take to make your home more energy efficient. An assessment …

An energy audit can discover lots of heat escaping through a home’s attic and walls. However, a new approach to air sealing and insulation can make a big difference. To build a better thermal envelope, we need to look at …

Lapolla Industries, Inc. today announced that their spray foam insulation systems contributed to the energy efficiency and improved occupant comfort of an “Extreme Makeover: Home Edition” project in Ottawa, KS. The episode featuring The Hill Family Home is scheduled to …

Spray polyurethane foam (SPF) is better than any other type of insulation at reducing air leakage. With foamed-in-place insulation, it is relatively easy (though not inexpensive) to fill wall and ceiling cavities completely. Closed-cell spray foam provides a higher R-value …