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Insulation & Energy Guides for Massachusetts Homes: Page 7
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 7 of 11
Basement Humidity: Causes, Ideal Levels and How to Control It
What causes a damp, humid basement in Massachusetts, the ideal humidity level, and how drainage, dehumidifiers and proper insulation keep it dry and healthy.
How Long Does Spray Foam Insulation Last?
How long spray foam insulation lasts, why it does not settle like loose fill, what can shorten its life and how proper installation protects the investment.
How to Soundproof Walls: Insulation, Mass and Sealing
How to soundproof walls between rooms or units: insulation like mineral wool, extra drywall mass, decoupling, sealing gaps and what to expect from each step.
Duct Sealing: How Leaky Ducts Waste Heat and How to Fix Them
How leaky ducts in attics, basements and crawl spaces waste energy, how duct leakage is tested and the best ways to seal and insulate ducts.
Insulating a 1950s or 1960s Ranch House in Massachusetts
How to insulate a mid-century Massachusetts ranch: low-slope attics, thin wall insulation, slab and basement foundations, ductwork and heat pump readiness.
Vermiculite Insulation in Your Attic: What It Is and What to Do
Found vermiculite insulation in your Massachusetts attic? Learn how to identify it, why asbestos is a concern, and the safe options before adding insulation.
Uneven Temperatures Between Floors and Rooms: Causes and Fixes
Why some rooms in your Massachusetts home are hot or cold while others are fine, and how air sealing, insulation, duct sealing and zoning even them out.
Spray Foam vs. Fiberglass: An Honest Comparison
Spray foam vs. fiberglass insulation compared honestly: air sealing, R-value, moisture, cost and where each one is the better value in a Massachusetts home.
Knee Wall Insulation: The Hidden Cause of Cold Cape Bedrooms
Why knee walls in capes and finished attics lose so much heat, how to insulate and air seal them properly and when to insulate the roofline instead.
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