Based in Atlanta, Neil Wolfe Barnett has an extensive leadership background in construction and has overseen diverse residential projects. One of the areas that Neil Wolfe Barnett addresses when building homes is the installation of insulation for maximum energy efficiency.

Every new home built should have insulation integrated into all exterior-facing spaces, from foundation to ceiling. Among the key strategies employed is to insulate over and between floor joists in unfinished attics, which prevents air from cooling or heating living spaces underneath. The basic choice is between batt and loose-fill insulation, with the latter being less expensive and providing superior coverage if installed properly.

Insulation should also be incorporated within all exterior walls. It can also be placed in foundation walls that rise above ground level. Floor insulation is a good idea in areas that sit above cold spaces, from unheated garages to vented crawl spaces. Another area of focus should be floors that are cantilevered and extend past the exterior wall. Even slab floors that have been constructed directly on the ground are often good candidates for insulation.