Q. What are rim joists, and how do you insulate them? Our home was recently inspected and the buyer asked that we pay for the repairs. Is this something I can do myself? A. Rim joists are the boards at the end of all floor joists on the first and second floor. They literally ...
Explain the Difference Between Attic Floor and Roof Rafter Insulation It’s important to distinguish between insulating the attic floor and the loft roof rafters. Attic floor insulation is placed between the floor joists, effectively sealing off the attic space from the rest of the house. On the ...
#8 How to Insulate a Shed Floor Insulating the shed floorwill help create a thermal barrier between the inside and outside air spaces. Access to the underside of the floor though affects the options available for insulating it. I have a friend who lifted his unfinished shed to permit the f...
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The first step is to evaluate the space where the new bathtub will be installed. Consider the following: Floor Joist Location: You need to know which direction your floor joists are running. This is especially important because the tub drain might need to be relocated, and you don’t want ...
Both types can be used to blanket an attic floor, although inch for inch, the batt insulation will generally provide better R-value than the loose fill insulation. Batt comes in rolls or pre-cut 4-ft lengths to fit studs and joists spacing at 14-1/2 or 22-1/2 inches wide. Loose ...
Measure the spacing between your joists. To do so, start at the mid point of one joist and measure to the mid point of the nearest one. This distance is often 400 or 600mm. This joist spacing will determine what width of loft roll you can use. More on that in the ‘How to calcula...
Installing Sub-Floor Over I-Joists Once all the framing is in place we install 3/4″Advantecsheathing on the deck. I highly recommend that you use a significant amount ofPL Polyurethane Construction Adhesivebetween the Advantec and the TJI’s. Then make sure to either nail it down with rin...
Insulating a crawl space or floor costs between $1 and $5 per square foot, according to HomeAdvisor. Insulate ductwork Ducts in an unconditioned space should be sealed and insulated, according to the Department of Energy. ‘Ducts carry hot or cold air through the walls and ceilings of your ...
Wall insulation is any type of insulating material that is attached to or placed within walls. Normally, the main function of wall insulation is to increase the climate efficiency of the space by making it easier to heat and cool the room. Depending on the type of wall insulation used, ...