moisture control

Do You Need a Dehumidifier in Your Sealed Attic? What Contractors Won’t Tell You

· October 10, 2026
Do You Need a Dehumidifier in Your Sealed Attic? What Contractors Won't Tell You

I got a call last Tuesday from a homeowner in the suburbs—let’s call him Mark—who’d just paid $8,000 to have his vented attic spray-foamed at the roofline. He was thrilled with the energy savings already. But then, three weeks into winter, a different contractor came out for an unrelated HVAC estimate, took one look at … Read more

Vapor Barrier Insulation: When to Use It (and When to Skip It)

· June 23, 2026
Vapor Barrier Insulation: When to Use It (and When to Skip It)

Guess wrong on vapor barrier insulation when to use it, and the mistake won’t show up for months — sometimes years — by which point you’re looking at a repair bill several times larger than the material would have cost. That’s the stake sitting underneath what sounds like a simple question. If you’re already unsure … Read more