Free Expert Guidance on Wall Assemblies
Moisture is involved in most building envelope performance problems, including mold growth, metal corrosion, and other material degradation. In fact, home repairs due to moisture-related issues cost an estimated $32B annually, according to the Federal Reserve Bank.
Three Underreported Housing Stories Now
One would be hard-pressed to find anyone in the housing industry who disagrees that affordability remains the biggest challenge in the U.S. today. Yet affordability doesn’t tell the whole story – a deeper dive is necessary to explain the issues…
New Release: Retrofitting Vented Attics
NAIMA has just released a new publication, Retrofitting Vented Attics: Solutions That Work. The guide details how to properly insulate vented attics while allowing proper air flow through various types of vents, including soffit, ridge, box/slant, gable, turbine, and power…
Habitat’s Blueprint for Smarter Housing
While home affordability has risen to the top of the national challenges list in recent years, Habitat for Humanity has been tackling the issue for nearly 50 years to benefit low-income families. Insulation Institute recently talked with Adrienne Goolsby, Habitat…
Rachel Wagner’s Quest to Fix What’s Broken in Housing
New home construction defects are far too common in residential buildings. According to a white paper from Professional Warranty Service Corporation, 25 percent of new homes may experience some form of structural defect, and most latent defects appear between the…
