Josh Silver wants Islanders who are building new houses to know the right questions to ask their contractor or carpenter when it comes to energy efficiency savings. That includes the latest on ...

New builds will still have to meet a certain energy efficiency standard, but designers will have more choice about how best to do this. For example, more insulation in the walls can be balanced ...

It says it used allegedly defective underfloor insulation boards manufactured by Ballytherm of Ballyconnell, Co Cavan, and supplied by Clondalkin Builders Providers and James McMahon (Dublin).

Investing up front in spray foam insulation and heat pumps are two wise choices for Prince Edward Islanders who are building new homes. That's according to Josh Silver, a carpenter and an instructor ...

New Builds #3: Choosing the right building materials and insulation to save decades of dollars Josh Silver says it's important to ensure a new home is insulated well during construction, rather ...