An insulated basement or crawl space provides many benefits year-round, and the rim joist (or band joist) is often a focal point in energy-saving initiatives. Installing insulation at the rim joists ...

One of the major concerns homeowners have during winter is frozen pipes. In Colorado Springs, Colo., when winter sets in it not only causes temperatures to plummet, but it also threatens to freeze ...

Rigid foam boards are better suited for a finished loft or attic space than fiberglass insulation, which is best reserved for times you can see between the joists. When cold weather rolls in, take a ...

One of the major concerns homeowners have during winter is frozen pipes. When winter sets in in Colorado, it not only causes temperatures to plummet, but it also threatens to freeze water pipes, ...

Question: Should we insulate the rim-joist cavities of a crawlspace foundation? I am a builder, and where I live the codes require insulation, but I have discovered that the insulation causes decay ...

Spray foam is by far the best option for insulating areas where floor joists meet outside walls. (Credit: Photo Steve Maxwell ) Q How can I apply spray foam along the edges of my basement wall where ...

Q: We have a frame house with a stucco exterior. Part of it is over a crawl space about 3 feet high. The house is bolted to the foundation and the exterior stucco covers the walls down to the ground.

Question: What are rim joists, and how do you insulate them? Our home was recently inspected and the buyer asked that we pay for the repairs. Is this something I can do myself? Answer: Rim joists are ...

DEAR TIM: The crawl space under my 1910 home is just exposed dirt and leftover building materials. I need to add a vapor barrier and wonder about the best one. The foundation consists of granite slabs ...

I insulated the crawl space under the newer part of my kitchen a couple of years back, and it seems to me to have made a bit of difference in temperature control in both summer and winter. I'm sure ...

Q How can I apply spray foam along the edges of my basement wall where the floor frame meets exterior walls? On two walls the length of the joists hides most exposure for spraying. This area is ...