Latest threads in Insulation

Is it possible for new insulation to make my house hotter?

I had some guys come by to blow in more insulation to get me up to R-38, but since they left, my AC has been running no...

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RunnerSlate

6 4w RunnerSlate

Finally finished my office insulation and settled the vapor barrier debate

I finally wrapped up the insulation in my home office remodel and I'm feeling alot better about the setup. My house was...

4 1mo

CliffNomad347

4 1mo CliffNomad347

Is R-54 overkill for a drafty house in Cleveland?

I'm trying to figure out if spending almost two grand on attic insulation is actualy a smart move or if I'm just throwi...

6 1mo

CobaltWren

6 1mo CobaltWren

Is it normal to see zero temperature change with AtticFoil?

I’ve been trying to keep the rooms under my attic cooler this summer and finally decided to try a 1,000 sq ft roll of A...

5 1mo

RavenSpark

5 1mo RavenSpark

Why is my attic fan pulling air from the roof vents instead of the soffits?

It is getting brutal here in Atlanta and my attic is absolutely baking in the afternoon sun. I recently had an inspecti...

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IronKeeper_1965

5 1mo IronKeeper_1965

Thoughts on radiant barriers vs. just maxing out the blown-in?

I've been spending my weekends up in the attic crawling around with cans of orange spray foam and rolls of radiant barr...

5 1mo

CedarFinder_1964

5 1mo CedarFinder_1964

Is it normal for the kraft paper to face the interior?

My boss just stopped by the job site and told me I put all the paper-faced insulation in the wrong way. We are framing...

5 1mo

ArrowCal37

5 1mo ArrowCal37

Does a broken depth gauge mean I’m missing insulation?

I just had a crew finish blowing in cellulose up in my attic here in Phoenix and I'm a bit confused about what I found....

4 1mo

storm_crest

4 1mo storm_crest

Thoughts on the R-value of a wasp nest vs fiberglass?

I was pulling back some old drywall in my garage to track down a draft and found this massive, old papery nest tucked t...

6 1mo

BirchRay23

6 1mo BirchRay23

Thoughts on homeowner prep vs contractor duty for attic insulation?

I recently had a crew come out to blow in some cellulose insulation, but now I’m second-guessing the whole project. The...

6 1mo

copper_runner

6 1mo copper_runner

Thoughts on stuffing insulation behind boxes vs leaving air space?

I'm currently looking at some 2x4 framing and trying to decide how much to relly pack around the electrical boxes. I've...

4 1mo

Joe_Arrow_1988

4 1mo Joe_Arrow_1988

Best way to cool a vaulted ceiling without losing the original beams?

My 1950s house has a gorgeous vaulted ceiling, but it’s becoming a bit of a nightmare. The room faces south and by 3 PM...

4 1mo

NomadTorque

4 1mo NomadTorque

Is it normal to have a 3-inch gap in the exterior foam sheathing?

I’ve been keeping a close eye on our new build here in MN and noticed somethig wierd with the exterior foam board. Righ...

6 1mo

ArrowDrift566

6 1mo ArrowDrift566

Is it okay to use horizontal furring strips over pink foam board?

I'm currently redoing my basement because the last owner did a total hack job. They actually nailed everything directly...

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dusk_lynx

5 1mo dusk_lynx

Finally got the attic up to R60 and fixed those snow melt spots

I spent the last few days crawling around in the eaves of the attic and I am so glad that project is behind me. It used...

6 1mo

StoneAsh66

6 1mo StoneAsh66