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over 8 years by david_wv
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Insulating ducts
I have square sheet metal ducts running in my crawlspace. I would like to insulate them. Does anyone have a good method?
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old attic insulation
The main concern would be moisture coming up through the ceiling and condensing in the insulation. Is there a vapor barrier of some kind under the...
over 8 years by david_wv
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bulkhead door
I can't imagine the temperature difference or the speed of temperature changes to damage your walls. Unless you run a kiln or blast furnace in the...
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alternatives
1. cans of minimally expanding foam sold to seal around doors and windows. drill holes and shoot in foam. expensive for all those cans. 2. p...
over 8 years by david_wv
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issues in add to
If you can, add rather than mess with removing. What will you do with all the old insulation? I would check under the existing insulation for a...
over 8 years by david_wv
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One Bedroom Hot - One Bedroom Freezing
The duct going to the cold room could be blocked by something that fell in the vent. Try pulling up the vent (assuming it's just dropped in) and f...
over 9 years by david_wv
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insulating for a finished attic
You will need air flow along the underside of the roof decking. Foam shapes are available for this. They look like \___/They hold the insulation ...
over 9 years by david_wv
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Center Support is rusted
I would first check for the main beam to see how far it has settled. Just run a tight string from one end to the other and check for sag.If you do...
over 9 years by david_wv
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Cold air return.
The cold air return encourages air to circulate. The furnace/AC pump air floor level and the cold air return pulls it out at a different level and...
over 11 years by david_wv
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chimney removal
Two problems with using a chainfall.First, I don't think your roof or attic floor is strong enough to support a three or four story chimney. Secon...
over 11 years by david_wv
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whole house fan
Most newer houses don't have whole house fans because they have central air. With central air you air condition or move the air around with just t...
over 11 years by david_wv
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frozen kitchen pipes
Could you use the expanding foam in a can to fill the hard to reach area? Use the low expansion foam so you don't push too much on surroundings.
over 11 years by david_wv
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Sump Pump Drain
Before hooking sump to sewer, find out what your community allows/requires. You don't want to hook up to the sewer then find out it's illegal. Yo...
over 11 years by david_wv
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Pressure Treated Wood
You can get solid color stains in a number of flat colors. Wait until the wood is definitely dry. Wash with deck cleaner/brightener for good adhe...
almost 12 years by david_wv
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How to improve ventilation in attic
Make sure the insulation has a vapor barrier under it. The roll insulation may have the barrier attached to the insulation or a separate sheet und...
almost 12 years by david_wv
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Room Addition
I would hire an architect. You're trying to make new rooms flow together well. You're also trying to make the exterior look right. Some contract...
almost 12 years by david_wv
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Changing from vinyl siding to Brick
Shampton - For a full sized brick facade, your house had to be built for it. The weight of the brick needs support from a step/ledge in the founda...
almost 12 years by david_wv
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light bulbs keep blowing out
The danger in using too high a wattage is overheating the fixture, especially if insulation surrounds the fixture. The fixture should have a stick...
almost 12 years by david_wv
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Sump Pump Placement
Landscaping can do a lot to help keep water out of a basement. On the uphill side, add and slope dirt so water will flow a few feet away from the ...
almost 12 years by david_wv
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