While sidewall insulation can be installed from inside the house through holes drilled into plaster or drywall, the usual protocol is to do it from the outside. This tricky job is best left to the experts. Injection holes can be drilled through wooden clapboard siding and then plugged with pa...
you could just not install insulation. (It happens, even in new construction.) You also couldinstall the insulation unevenly. Or you could interrupt the insulation with more conductive materials, like wood. But if you want to take your insulation...
Well-insulated homes that hold onto their heat in winter tend to be better at keeping the heat out in summer, so any improvements you make to your insulation should also help to keep your air conditioning bills down. That matters because "air con" is now the fastest growing use of energy...
Properly installed windows not only enhance the beauty of a home but also play a vital role in providing insulation against outdoor elements. The process requires not just technical skill but also an understanding of how different types of windows interact with a building’s structure. Engaging a...
At the same time, the sheathing wrap must be permeable enough to allow drying to the building’s exterior if the framing or sheathing should get wet. While the permeance and water- resistance ratings of sheathing wraps vary significantly, how they are installed is far more important than the ...
Close examination showed that the plastic latch on that socket faced away from the AC plug, whereas all others faced toward the plug. Thus, the socket was installed backwards. Moreover, the original LED in that socket was also reversed! This exposes a deliberate manufacturing response to a kno...
In rainy climates, for example, a rammed earth home might need additional insulation, as well as a larger roof, so that theoverhangsprotect the earthen walls. Rammed earth in rain-prone areas is acceptable, but the construction site should be selected so that the home is protected as much ...
There are many regulations that apply to private wells, so you should only use a licensed well driller. It's easy for harmful contaminants to leak into your well if it's not installed properly. The cost of a private well ranges from $3,000 to $15,000, depending on how deep you need...
Priority for Placement of InsulationReader Question: 13 Nov 2014 greg said:I only have about half the inso I need to double the thickness in my attic. Which areas should I place this double layer?Reply:Greg,If you do not have enough insulation to completely cover the attic floor with the...
Under section 524(g) of the federal bankruptcy code, the court system required companies that faced asbestos liability to create trust funds to pay current and future claimants as part of the process to emerge from bankruptcy.Trust funds are managed by court-appointed boards of trustees, which ...