Insulation

Attic insulation moved around for wiring—can I just rake it back?

I'm in the process of buying a house in eastern North Carolina built in 2014 and the attic insulation is kind of a mess...

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posted by FrostMax70

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Found a weird stone alcove in my basement, should I insulate it?

Just moved into this 1950s ranch and found a wierd stone cutout tucked away in the back of the basement. It’s got rough...

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posted by ArrowFinder72

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Should I replace 1970s fiberglass insulation while my closet walls are open?

I'm currently in the middle of ripping out some old wood paneling in my master closet to put in a new organizer system,...

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posted by CliffAlex85

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What is the best way to insulate gaps in an 1880s timber wall?

Dealing with this 1880s timber frame house and it's got that old-school brick reinforcement between the studs. An elect...

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posted by Cal_Dusk

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Found a weird horn shaped device in the attic, is it an old fan?

I was up in the crawlspace trying to beef up the R-value before winter hits and I stumbled across this wierd metal horn...

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posted by Alex_Storm

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Is it normal to feel a draft coming from recessed lights and the attic hatch?

I've been noticing some weird drafts in my living room lately, especally now that the weather is turning cold. It feels...

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posted by CliffKit_1962

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Is a 6-degree indoor swing normal after sealing the attic?

Finally got around to checking the data after doing the attic sealing and blown-in stuff. I kept the HVAC off all day y...

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posted by FlintNic4

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Is putting poly over rigid foam boards going to cause a double vapor barrier issue?

So I'm currently finishing up the insulation in my basement and I've got the pink rigid foam boards tucked right betwee...

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posted by ForgeSage_1977

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What’s a boring home upgrade that actually changed your daily comfort levels?

We’ve been living in this older split-level for about five years now and I finally got around to having the attic insul...

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posted by AnvilCal80

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What is the best way to clear out old blown-in insulation without losing my mind?

I'm currently stuck in my attic trying to clear out a mountain of old cellulose and mineral wool, and it’s honestly a n...

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posted by BuilderCobalt_1986

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Should I replace this old fiberglass insulation while the ceiling is open?

Just pulled down some nasty sagging drywall in my living room and I'm looking at the old pink batts stuffed between the...

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posted by CobaltDrift

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Is sealing my balloon frame walls with spray foam causing this musty smell?

So we just had a crew come trough our 100-year-old place in the Midwest to clear out the old insulation and put down a...

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posted by NomadTorque

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How should I insulate a daylight basement with 2x6 framing in Snohomish County?

I'm trying to figure out the best way to insulate my unfinished basement in a new build up in Snohomish County. The stu...

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posted by CopperDrift114

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Did the contractor just ruin my vaulted ceiling with open cell foam?

So we just finished framing out these new scissor trusses for a vaulted ceiling and the plan was definatly closed cell...

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posted by ArrowCal37

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Is it okay to stack mineral wool scraps to fill narrow stud bays?

Ran into a bit of a situation while finishing the basement insulation today and wanted to see what you guys think. I ha...

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posted by TorqueNomad

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