More than $12 million went into reinforcing and landscaping the hill, which turned out to be sitting on loose fill.

It is harder to look for air leaks in attics that are insulated with loose fill, because this type of insulation cannot be rolled back.

Although sometimes advertised as appropriate for wall cavities, loose fill settles with time, leaving the upper parts of cavities empty.

More loose fill must then be added to compensate for the loss in insulation value.

Look between the joists for insulating materials; these may be in the form of insulation batts or loose fill.

San Francisco's Marina District, which had extensive damage, is built on loose fill and rubble from the 1906 earthquake.

It has a high recycled content and less risk to the installer than fiberglass (loose fill or batts).

Helen had discovered, once she broke through the first few inches, that the rubble beyond was not much more than loose fill.

This is not really a problem, because in most cases the insulation will be fiberglass batts, blown-in loose fill or expanded foam.

Can one overinsulate, and should I have the loose fill removed?