A landmark study into the health impacts of living in a house with loose-fill asbestos insulation. A landmark study from The Australian National University (ANU) into the health impacts of living in a ...

Adding loose-fill insulation to an unfinished attic is a gotta-do-it project for even the unhandiest homeowner. Blow-in insulation will create a sound barrier and add insulating power to your home, ...

Q–We have an older wood frame home outside Chicago that was built in the 1920s. It has hardly any insulation. A contractor we contacted recommended loose-fill insulation. Can you tell us a little bit ...

There are four main types of insulation: batt, blown-in (loose fill), rigid board and spray foam. Each has its advantages and limitations, but under the right circumstances, each can meet a ...

Loose-fill insulation is a great way to fill in places in an older home where insulation is missing, giving more R-value to help protect your home. A number of local contractors should be able to ...

Insulation is one of those building materials you rarely see and almost never think about, yet it quietly shapes how healthy, ...

The Heads of Asbestos Coordination Working Group said it will investigate any concerns regarding the use of loose fill asbestos insulation, but there have been no reports of such material being used ...