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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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Timber Arched is definitely one of our more inspiring building partners. We were lucky enough to collaborate with them on a recent project and learn about their philosophy and building...

Insulation industry participants use “wool” in their product names. Why? Maybe it’s because wool conjures up feelings of warmth and protection from the elements? Maybe it’s because most people have...

We had a ton of fun traveling to Missouri to help Jake Bruton of Aarow Building and architect Steve Baczek with their Swofford Project – a high-performance home featuring some...

In so many ways, this project represents the holy grail of the healthy building movement… a homeowner’s desire to build better, an architectural firm willing and able to execute, and...