| Resolved questions: |
| 2010-02-16 |
Does compressing r19 fiberglass insulation into a 5 1/2 inch space lower the r-value? |
| 2009-12-17 |
Removal of old insulation before blowing in new insulation |
| 2009-02-03 |
I am finishing my basment, it has the builders blanket insulation with vapour barrier the first 3' with 1" foam glued to the wall beneath it. should i add more insulation at the bottom? should i add more vapor barrier? |
| 2008-11-29 |
How do you measure r-factor in an attic |
| 2008-03-06 |
Looking for help in industrial insulation |
| 2008-02-28 |
What's the name of the red tape that most contractors use to seal up insulation when using a 6mil vapor barrier. i know mike holmes uses it on his show all the time? |
| 2008-02-18 |
Does rigidboard insulation next to drywall on an exposed beam ceiling require any air space to prevent condensation? |
| 2008-02-06 |
I have a detached garage. it has 2x4 walls, and i insulated with r-15. i plan on heating this in the future. my question-- do i need to put up a vapor barrier? menards salesman says he wouldn't, this way the walls can breath. |
| 2007-12-27 |
Crawl space insulation |
| 2007-12-25 |
I hahe a volt ceiling and the snow is geting inside throw the atic vent and when it:s melting my ceiling is geting wet /what type of insulation shold i have to take care of the snow |
| 2007-12-04 |
I have halogen light fittings protruing into the loft floor space. is their any fire riskif cover these with loft insulation. what type of insulation can i use |
| 2007-11-15 |
Do i need a vapor barrier in ceilings with blown-in insulation? |
| 2007-11-12 |
We go south in the winter; what temperature setting should i use on my home thermostat? |
| 2007-11-09 |
Cellulose acoustic wall insulation batting- do you need a vapor barrier? |
| 2007-11-08 |
Use of scrunched plastic shopping bags as insulation (?) |
| 2007-10-11 |
I had a pole barn built but no tyvek was installed before the tin was installed, can we install the tyvek inside on the 2 x 4's than install sheetrock on the walls and fill the cavity with blown-in insulation? |
| 2007-10-03 |
Which would be the best insulation forthe walls in my new house---r21 fiberglass batt, blown in cellulous or blow in fiberglass. i understand r21 fiberglass has highest r rating but will alow air to get around it more then blow in. thanks, bobby |
| 2007-10-03 |
Adding insulation over old blown in insulation |
| 2007-09-22 |
Insulation for under floor on pier & beam home |
| 2007-09-11 |
Should i install a 6 mil vapor barrier over kraft face insulation? |
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| Unresolved questions: |
| 2010-06-01 |
I have an unfinished storage room in the basement that we just had insulated. the r-13 fiberglass insulation was put up against the foundation with the paper facing towards the room. it was wrapped in plastic. is this going to cause mold issues? |
| 2009-12-10 |
Cold room in house |
| 2009-11-09 |
Do you insulate finished attic space? |
| 2009-10-10 |
Unique problem old rear roof almost flat, added knee wall & new roof on top of old roof & ridge vent, gable vents,soffits & insulation on floor of old roof & have a huge condensation problem, also using woodstove heat in basement in winter-help asap |
| 2009-09-26 |
I have a 2x6 frame garage with 2x4's on outside of walls every 2ft. for the steel siding.inbetween the 2x4's i have 5x8 osb can i put a rigid foam insulation over the osb to bring it out flush with the 2x4's and not having to worry about moisture rot |
| 2009-09-07 |
Should pink batts be installed & be pussed down between joists also if there is a patio area which is part of the living space roof line does it mater if batts are not installed in the patio area. |
| 2009-08-20 |
Foam with cellulose etc. |
| 2009-08-10 |
1 yr old home. should i tear down the existing 4' r12 fiberglass on the basment walls? thinking of having closed cell spray foam sprayed on all exterior walls. thoughts? easier way to do it?. anyone have recommendation on contractor (toronto area)? |
| 2009-08-03 |
What is better for exterior wall insulation roxul or r-20 pink |
| 2008-12-09 |
What kind of insulation |
| 2008-11-25 |
Air blowing central heating - economical?? |
| 2008-11-14 |
What kind of insulation should i use in a firewll between houses? |
| 2008-10-27 |
What is the best type of loft insulation to use between the joists |
| 2008-10-08 |
Radiant barrier insulation |
| 2008-08-24 |
Insulation i vaulted my ceiling code is r30 byt i only have 7.5' r30 is 9.5" and i need to keep an air gap roughl around 1" what do i do |
| 2008-06-13 |
I have a home that's about 50 years old with blown in attic insulation that is grayish and itchy. i want to make sure it does not contain asbestos. what type of insulation does this sound like? |
| 2008-05-30 |
Best blown insulation into old house with 1/2 inch stucco walls |
| 2008-05-09 |
Is there an insulation that can take a layer of paint with the same thermal properties as 5" of rigid insulation? |
| 2008-02-21 |
My local code requires r-21 wall insulation, even on my 2x4 construction remodel. is there an r-21 product i can install betweend the studs, while the walls are exposed? |
| 2008-02-18 |
Im turning my garage into a rehearsal room/studio |