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Why does my fiberglass insulation have dark patches behind the vapor barrier?

We pulled down some old wood paneling in our north bedroom to finally put up drywall, and I ran into somthing weird. We...

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SummitRover846

4 4w SummitRover846

Thoughts on blowing new insulation over old loose-fill vs starting totally fresh?

Looking at my 1960s attic right now trying to figure out the best move. The existing gray loose-fill sits way below the...

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tom.weber_1975

6 1mo tom.weber_1975

How do I keep thick ceiling batts from sagging before drywall goes up?

I'm working on insulating my detached garage and running into a wall—well, ceiling actually. I bought these huge R-49 k...

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ZincRay88

3 1mo ZincRay88

Is it normal for a builder to put R-13 in a 2x6 wall?

We're currently building out in rural east Tennessee and I swung by the site yesterday to check on progress. The insula...

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ScoutArrow_1955

4 1mo ScoutArrow_1955

Should I really be reusing 40-year-old insulation in a major kitchen remodel?

We’ve finally started the demo for our kitchen remodel, and I’m torn on wether to swap out the old insulation. The hous...

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Dan_Anvil_1960

4 1mo Dan_Anvil_1960

Is it normal for Prodex insulation to have huge air gaps behind the panels?

I just finished lining my new metal workshop with Prodex foil insulation and honestly, I'm feeling a bit uneasy about t...

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BasaltFinder962

5 1mo BasaltFinder962

Is it normal for spray foam to cover up my water shut-off valves and wiring?

I'm originally from Texas, so this Connecticut winter is definately hitting different and I'm still learning how to win...

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DriftNomad_1980

4 1mo DriftNomad_1980

Finally pulled the trigger on the attic insulation and the results are night and day

I finally pulled the trigger on the attic project here in Colorado and the results are night and day. For 1600 square f...

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MossWalker_1984

4 1mo MossWalker_1984

How do I ensure these PIR boards are actually airtight under my suspended floor?

I've started the process of fitting high-performance PIR boards between the joists in my dining room, and so far it see...

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MakerStorm

5 1mo MakerStorm

How I finally solved attic humidity issues — steps that actually worked

If you’re dealing with a 1940s home that feels like a sauna on the second floor, the problem is almost certainly that y...

4 1mo

Jake_Ember

4 1mo Jake_Ember

Thoughts on staying indoors vs. leaving while using the BEEST kits?

My husband just hauled that big BEEST FullStop kit up to the attic. It’s the one with 18 cans and the application gun,...

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ForgeFox485

6 1mo ForgeFox485

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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SlateMike_1976

6 1mo SlateMike_1976

Anyone else feel like vapor barriers are a losing battle?

I’ve been staring at the poly on my walls after finishing the mineral wool and I can't help but feel like I'm wasting m...

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FrostRunner_1958

6 1mo FrostRunner_1958

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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Max_Flint

4 1mo Max_Flint

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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slate_crest

5 1mo slate_crest

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