Practical knowledge on insulation, energy efficiency, and building performance, written clearly for homeowners, builders, and property owners across Minnesota.
June 23, 2026
If your upstairs bedrooms are sweltering while the main floor stays comfortable, the problem isn’t your AC. It’s your attic. Here’s what’s driving the temperature gap and what actually fixes it.
Read MoreJune 16, 2026
A poorly ventilated attic can reach 150°F on a hot Minnesota day, driving up cooling costs, baking your shingles from below, and pushing heat into the living space your AC is working hard to cool. Here’s how attic ventilation actually works and what to look for.
Read MoreJune 11, 2026
Crawl spaces are the most overlooked part of a home’s building envelope. In Minnesota’s humid summers, an unsealed or poorly insulated crawl space drives up energy bills, degrades air quality, and invites moisture problems that compound year after year.
Read MoreJune 3, 2026
Late May brings hail, heavy rain, and saturated ground to Minnesota. Here’s how spring storm season damages attic insulation and crawl spaces in ways most homeowners never see coming.
Read MoreMay 27, 2026
Minnesota summers bring attic temperatures above 140°F, high humidity, and rapid temperature swings. Here's how those conditions affect your building envelope — and what to do about it.
Read MoreMay 20, 2026
Insulation and air sealing do completely different jobs. Adding more insulation won't fix an air leakage problem. This post explains what each one does and why high-performing homes need both.
Read MoreMay 13, 2026
Old or degraded attic insulation silently costs money every month. Learn the clear signs it's time to replace it — and what a proper replacement actually involves.
Read MoreFebruary 26, 2026
Crescent Insights is where we share practical knowledge about insulation, energy efficiency, and building performance. This blog explains what this space is for and what you can expect going forward.
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