May 18, 2016 · I've been looking at a configuration for a 12' wide opening that we'd like to make into a glass wall. Nana is the brand everyone is familiar with but preliminary pricing is running $1300 a …

Sep 30, 2011 · Solid wall area can help with interior furniture placement and is a good location for stairwells. This strategy also helps you avoid the use of pricier tempered glass. Avoid muntins and …

Apr 26, 2022 · Foamed glass aggregate for a concrete-free slab: 100% recycled and provides drainage and insulation at a similar cost to rigid foam board.

Aug 22, 2022 · Mineral wool—glass wool, stone wool, slag wool—has many applications, from fireproofing to sound insulation. It resembles fiberglass, but it has no glass. There are two types of …

Aug 19, 2008 · Last week’s column addressed cellulose insulation, which is the greenest and one of the most effective insulation materials available. But it isn’t always practical or affordable to install …

Jan 16, 2019 · When you calculate the installed cost of XPS or EPS with labor and gravel, Conboy said, “we are very cost-competitive and in some cases we might be cheaper.” When compacted to about …

Mar 26, 2010 · Cost delta for triple glazed I have had very recent pricing on two projects with triple glazing. One was a Kolbe and Kolbe spec, aluminum clad wood casements, and on a $30,000 …

Mar 4, 2014 · Why do I hate skylights? Because I’ve rarely seen one that isn’t either causing a problem or in the process of causing one. They fall squarely into a category with recessed lights and …

Sprayed-in-place foam: Good air barrier at a high initial cost Foams sprayed into wall and ceiling cavities are the most expensive residential insulation. Like dense-pack fiber-glass and cellulose, foams make …

Oct 5, 2023 · Too many windows and/or oversized windows decrease the R-value of walls, so buy the right windows and install them in the right place.