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Insulation & Energy Guides for Massachusetts Homes: Page 3
Practical, honest advice from the BCI Group team in Westborough, MA: fix ice dams and drafts, compare insulation, understand Mass Save® and make your home cheaper to heat.
Articles · page 3 of 11
How to Prevent Frozen Pipes in a Massachusetts Home
Why pipes freeze in Massachusetts homes, the quick steps that prevent it during a cold snap and the permanent fixes: air sealing, insulation and rim joists.
Rim Joist Insulation: The Leakiest Spot in Your Basement
Why rim joists leak so much air in Massachusetts homes, the best way to insulate them with closed-cell spray foam or rigid foam, and what it does for comfort.
Cellulose vs. Fiberglass Insulation: Which Is Better for Your Home?
Cellulose vs. fiberglass insulation compared for Massachusetts attics and walls: R-value, air flow, settling, moisture, fire safety and cost.
The Massachusetts Stretch Code and Specialized Code, Explained
What the Massachusetts Stretch Energy Code and Specialized Opt-in Code require for new homes and renovations, HERS ratings, blower door tests and how to comply.
Insulating a Victorian Home Without Losing Its Character
How to insulate a Massachusetts Victorian: balloon framing, towers, bay windows, attics and walls, while protecting plaster, trim and historic details.
Mass Save® Heat Pump Rebates: How They Work and How to Qualify
How Mass Save® heat pump rebates work in Massachusetts, whole-home vs. partial systems, why insulation comes first and how to avoid losing your rebate.
Why Is My Heating Bill So High? 9 Causes in Massachusetts Homes
The most common reasons Massachusetts heating bills are high, from attic air leaks to aging boilers, and which fixes give the biggest savings for the money.
Spray Foam in the Attic: When an Unvented Attic Makes Sense
When spray foam under the roof deck (an unvented attic) makes sense in Massachusetts, how it compares with insulating the attic floor and the code basics.
Dense-Pack Cellulose: Insulating Old Walls Without Tearing Them Open
How dense-pack cellulose insulates existing walls in older Massachusetts homes through small holes, from inside or outside, and why density matters.
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