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Plywood attached to rafters to vent the soffit.
I'm looking to add insulation to my attic. It most places the insulation is only about 6 inches deep. There are soffit vents but now baffles. With the small amount of insulation blocking the vents is...
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What is the R-value of tentest sheating?
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foil-backed foam insulation
what is the proper way to install foam board? Foil inside or out, where to place adhesive?
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how to stop flying fiber glass in attic, getting into everything
My attic's fiberglass has broken down and is flying everywhere. Gotten in to house. Is there a glue to spray on it to adhere it.
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Can I add fiberglass insulation over rock wool in an attic?
We recently bought a 160-year-old farmhouse that has 2inches of rock wool between the joists in the attic. We would like to add fiberglass batts to increase the R-value. Can we simply lay the batts...
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11 years ago
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Building a GREEN home, any experience or thoughts?
I am very interested in finding out more about building a green home. Been seeing this as a new trend and being new in house construction, i wish to find out more about this concept from everyone. I...
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What is the best insulation method to use on the walls of a board and batten barn?
The walls of the barn are on 16" centered 2"X6" studs. The wooden board and batten siding is far from waterproof. I would like to insulate the walls but I am concerned about mold and rotting if not...
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Dryer Vent Insulating
Can I put insulation around the dryer vent exhaust pipe going into the wall?
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Am I requred to hang drywall to cover an insulated garage in New Mexico
Our garage is insulated. I would like to know if New Mexico building or the UBC require drywall be installed to cover insulation.
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11 years ago
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How do I insulate a bermed crawl space.
I have a crawl space that is about four feet deep. Bermed inside with vapor barrier then gravel on top of that. It is very dry but being unheated the floor above gets cold. Have been told to insulate...
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11 years ago
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Insulation between 1st and 2nd floor. Can I use faced insulation and if so which way does the vapor barrier go.
Insulation between 1st and 2nd floor. Can I use faced insulation and if so which way does the vapor barrier go.
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Can you buy replacement straws for Great Stuff? If so, where?
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