Insulating a floor can net a homeowner around a 10% savings in energy costs, but that number can rise if insulation is added to a home with a crawl space.

Reinforced Block and Concrete Walls Block foundations use cinder blocks (8 x 8 x 16 inches) that are stacked on each other and cemented in place with mortar, forming cinder block walls.

Snap Lines on the Floor Snap a line on the floor 4-in. away from the foam as a guide for the bottom plate. This will leave a 1/2-in. gap between the bottom of the new wall and the foam.

Floor insulation savings If you have already installed loft insulation and wall insulation and are keen to save even more on your heating bills, then the next insulation job is your floor. As much as ...

As there are a huge variety of types of insulation board, and for each time a range of styles and thicknesses, this table is not an exhaustive list of available retailers or products. However, it ...

For our latest lookbook, we've collected eight living rooms from Dezeen's archive where architects have used board-formed concrete walls and ceilings to add textural interest.

Very few concrete projects are challenge free. Kelder LLC of Scottville, Mich., recently completed a project that posed two challenges: building energy efficient, environmentally friendly walls ...