Double stud walls can be significantly more expensive than the classic single stud wall, but is this additional cost ...

Learn more about how to install insulation in open walls before cold weather season.

While wall studs are typically laid out in a similar way regardless of the build, staggered studs can provide a slightly different alternative.

When it comes to finishing or updating an unfinished basement, one of the most important ways to make the space functional is basement insulation. Basement foundation walls are naturally prone to ...

The wall cavities are not always completely filled when insulation is injected. Spaces between the studs can be missed because of wood blocks, bracing, and electrical wiring.

Spray foam insulation cost is determined by the type, the location, and local labor costs. Explore the various factors in more detail here.

Rigid foam insulation works best if the foundation walls are smooth. If the basement is an old stone foundation, insulation companies can spray expanding foam directly on the rough masonry.

The wall everyone knows how to build is the standard 2x4 stud wall with fiberglass insulation, sheathing on the outside and a poly vapour barrier under the drywall on the inside.

Photo/Tim CarterOne way to insulate a basement: rigid foam insulation is placed between the stud wall and the foundation wall.

Q: I just bought my first house and am about to remodel my basement. The previous owners of the house glued 2-inch-thick foam insulation to the poured concrete walls. It’s got an aluminum foil ...

The big question is how best to insulate the walls, and even the floors, before putting up the final material. The even tougher question is how to control moisture.