Blog
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Vapor Barriers and Moisture Management in Vans
After insulating over 30,000 vans for the past 9 years and partnering with over 300 professional van upfitters, we’ve learned a thing or two about van science. Here is our...
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Meet Brett from Chewy Design Co – A Havelock Wool Partner
Ever wonder who the professional van upfitters are that use Havelock Wool? We’ve met a lot of them over the years and everyone has a unique story and process. A...
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DIY Acoustic Panels for Walls
Havelock Wool absorbs sound incredibly well. This performance characteristic is often overlooked as insulation’s main job is to insulate. However, insulation can also help create a quiet living space,...
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Discovering Mold in Your Walls – Part 1
“You better come over here…. we have a problem in the closet” And with that simple statement from my wife our odyssey into mold removal and remediation began. We’ve had...
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This Is Not Cheap Insulation
Havelock Wool insulation is not cheap. We would certainly argue it is full value and inexpensive when you account for everything it does (and does not) deliver. But in no...
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Saving Money with the Inflation Reduction Act
The Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) signed into law last month in Washington is a huge step forward in combating climate change and addressing our country’s energy usage. Given the act’s...
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Mold Free Living – Another Havelock Story
Huge thanks to Rachel for sharing her Havelock story with us. Hi Rachel, Please tell us a bit about your home project. How did you decide which building materials to...
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The Havelock Wool Insulation Calculator
How much insulation do I actually need? This is a common question we get from homeowners who are at the beginning of their DIY insulation project. And it can be...
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Insulation Lowers Your Cooling Costs Too
Insulation is often overlooked in the summer when it is arguably just as valuable as in the winter. The figures are climate zone dependent but there is no doubt the...
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Natural fibers outperform as insulators: it’s science not conjecture. And it is on the mind of 9th graders.
We quote the abstract from Nikita’s report, which is below, to remove any ambiguity as to why a 9th grader might be interested in the performance of insulation: “Energy efficiency...
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Is there a best practice for insulation installation?
There is one in California where the state has instituted QII (Quality Insulation Installation), a procedure that ensures insulation and air sealing have been properly installed in a home. In...
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Meet Salt Vans – A Havelock Wool Partner
A great aspect of van life is meeting the people that make up this vibrant community. At Havelock Wool, we are fortunate to do it every day. And as our...
