insulating basement walls
I don't understand why you can't find it. Most home stores have it. IMO, Styrofoam SM by Dow is the best. That is the blue foam board, a very commo...
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about 10 years by Housebroken
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Crawl space insulation
Yes, foam on the walls would be very effective in a cold climate. At least 2 inches of the blue styrofoam is best. You'll have to patch any holes i...
about 10 years by Housebroken
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Vapor Barrier Installed Under Subfloor
It depends on your climate. If I'm understanding you, the vapor barrier is just beneath the subfloor, but on top of the joists. In a cold climate, ...
about 10 years by Housebroken
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DIY Sub Floor Drainage System Questions
Regarding keeping silt out of the drains- they sell special filters which go around the outside of the pipes.Yes, you do have to slope it towards t...
about 10 years by Housebroken
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Ventilation Problem
It could be there is too much moisture vapour in your house. Did you use a vapour barrier under the insulation? If not, the water vapour will get t...
over 10 years by Housebroken
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Vermiculite Removal?
If it contains asbestos, you may be able to get compensation for the removal costs, if you join the class-action lawsuit against the manufacturer.I...
over 10 years by Housebroken
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Insulation Under a Raised House
Your best bet is sprayed-on foam insulation. They can spray it right onto the bottom of the floor, and fill the gaps around pipes, etc. It expands,...
over 10 years by Housebroken
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which to use - fiberglass or celluose
tammys, fibreglass is a known lung carcinogen, and having it stirred up by an attic fan is even worse than with cellulose. Just use a vapour barrie...
over 10 years by Housebroken
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Insulating single brick extension wall
Your builder friend is giving you bad advice. Styrofoam doesn't cause condensation. Water vapour does. You can use styrofoam anywhere you like, as ...
over 10 years by Housebroken
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isulation info
It sounds like it could be old, degraded rockwool, but get it tested at a lab, to be sure.I got mine tested for 30 bucks. It was worth it for the p...
over 10 years by Housebroken
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How can I insulate my paint?
I have considered using this, but I have a concern. Given that the ceramic particles are microscopic, is there not a potential for them to cause lu...
over 10 years by Housebroken
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Insulating Attic
You certainly do need to insulate! How much to put in depends on the area you live. It won't cause moisture buildup if you install a vapor barrier ...
over 10 years by Housebroken
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Insulation Prevents Infiltration?
I have heard that densely packed cellulose (NOT fiberglass) is a good air sealer. It has to be done in a specific way, though.Go to www.weatherizat...
over 10 years by Housebroken
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LP gas
Where I live, LP is about the same as oil, and approx. 25% more than natural gas. Unlike oil, it doesn't stink. It's worth it for that alone.
over 10 years by Housebroken
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Im buying an old farm house
That sounds unstable. A 6 inch slab with concrete blocks on top? Yikes! It's possible it was a do-it-yourself job that didn't even include proper f...
over 10 years by Housebroken
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crawlspace/mold/flood
Spray everything with a 50/50 mix of chlorine bleach and water. Household bleach is fine. Get a spray bottle, a respirator, and go to it. Throw out...
over 10 years by Housebroken
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wet foundation wall in crawlspace
Could it be condensation, or could the water be wicking up from a dirt floor?
over 10 years by Housebroken
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French Drains
If doing an interior french drain, you must place is beside the footings, and have some mechanism to help drain the water into it. The best product...
over 10 years by Housebroken
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