A new organization focused on the building envelope — the construction of a structure to keep weather out and heat in — is launching Wednesday. The Institute for the Building Envelope will ...
Industry leaders are banding together to launch the Institute for the Building Envelope, a new trade group aimed at shaping public policy related to building envelopes, or the insulation in ...
A well-designed building envelope can combat climate change, reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, and help structures better withstand natural disasters WASHINGTON, DC – The Institute for the Building Envelope (IBE) launched ...
Before remodeling, Nancy said, the cat’s water bowl near the back door would often freeze, so another critical goal was improving the home’s energy efficiency. To that end, ...
To keep that heat indoors, she insulated her attic — and her concrete basement with rigid foam…The cost of an insulation job as high as $5,000 can be cut in half ...
Financial help is also available for weatherization steps, like adding insulation, that can save on energy bills. Consumers can take steps now to prepare for the winter and conserve energy.