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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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Lee_Cedar

4 1mo Lee_Cedar

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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zinc_wren84

5 1mo zinc_wren84

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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ScoutStone

6 1mo ScoutStone

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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PikeAsh7

5 1mo PikeAsh7

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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TorqueDan_1971

6 1mo TorqueDan_1971

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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Dan_Torque

3 1mo Dan_Torque

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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copper_wren_1985

6 1mo copper_wren_1985

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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SageCedar_1975

4 1mo SageCedar_1975

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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WalkerTorque

5 1mo WalkerTorque

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...

4 2mos

CliffJoe73

4 2mos CliffJoe73

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...

6 2mos

DriftBuilder_1962

6 2mos DriftBuilder_1962

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...

5 2mos

BasaltNic_1983

5 2mos BasaltNic_1983

Just finished the attic overhaul: R-0 to R-69 and feeling good

Finally got our 100-year-old house up to R-69 and the difference is already night and day. We had to start by ripping o...

4 2mos

LynxMoss

4 2mos LynxMoss

Where exactly does the insulation go in my upstairs eaves?

I just finished putting a mini-split system in the upstairs bedrooms of my 1950s house, but I'm realizing the temperatu...

3 2mos

arrow_sage

3 2mos arrow_sage

Can I double up foam boards to meet my rebate requirements?

I'm trying to prep my crawlspace for the winter and my local utility company has a pretty decent rebate if I can hit at...

3 2mos

MossNomad931

3 2mos MossNomad931

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