Insulation

Spent the weekend air sealing my attic electrical boxes and learned a lot

I finally got around to addressing the massive drafts coming through my ceiling fans and light fixtures. Since I didn't...

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posted by SlateMike_1976

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Tips for identifying hospital-grade fireproofing that nobody talks about

Seeing that tan, crumbly spray-applied stuff on a commercial job site always raises a red flag, especally in an older b...

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posted by Max_Flint

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Is it normal for pink insulation to turn black?

I cut into the wall below the window today and the insulation is looking pretty rough. There is this dark, almost black...

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posted by slate_crest

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Spent the weekend sealing my attic cans and learned a lot

I finally got around to addressing the recessed lighting in the attic after noticing huge drafts coming through the cei...

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posted by Lee_Cedar

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Can I skip the foam board and just use Rockwool against my basement block?

I’m currently finishing my basement in Climate Zone 4A and ran into a bit of a disagreement with my contractor. He alre...

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posted by zinc_wren84

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Anyone else prefer Silverboard over the standard pink NGX for old walls?

I'm finally getting around to the siding project on our 100-year-old place and I'm stuck on wich rigid foam to run unde...

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posted by ScoutStone

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How do I blow insulation into my exterior walls without making a huge mess?

I just found out my exterior walls are completely empty of insulation, which explains why the nursery is always freezin...

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posted by PikeAsh7

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Is it okay to blow new insulation over my old 70s stuff?

I’m looking at the attic in my 1970s home and the insulation situation is pretty pathetic. It’s a weird combination of...

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posted by TorqueDan_1971

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How I finally solved lingering spray foam odors — steps that actually worked

It’s a nightmare when you’re told everything is fine but your nose says otherwise. Most contractors only care if the fo...

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posted by Dan_Torque

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Is it normal for a new build to have this much heat bleed in the corners?

I'm starting to wonder if the insulation in my new place is actualy doing its job or if I'm just overthinking things. W...

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posted by copper_wren_1985

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Tips for identifying old pipe wrap that nobody talks about

If you're looking at old, crumbling insulation around basement pipes, stop touching it imediately. That beige, fibrous...

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posted by SageCedar_1975

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How do I get insulation into a narrow slanted ceiling without blocking the vents?

I moved into my house a few months back and just realized why the Florida room gets so incredibly hot during the day. I...

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posted by WalkerTorque

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Is spray foam the right move for an undersized AC in a 1920s attic?

I’m dealing with a real headache at my rental property down on the Jersey shore. It’s an old 1920s place with a steep r...

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posted by CliffJoe73

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Should I suck out this old 70s insulation or just blow a fresh layer over the top?

I’m trying to decide what to do with the attic in this 1970s rental I’ve owned for about ten years now. The blown-in ce...

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posted by DriftBuilder_1962

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Is it normal for my new attic insulation to look so uneven?

My place has gone a hundred years without any attic insulation, so I finally hired a crew to install some R49 batts. No...

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posted by BasaltNic_1983

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