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 ...
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 other hand, insulating loft roof rafters involves covering the undersi...
To lay insulated floor boards Insulated loft floor boards– this is the only insulation and chipboard loft floor board that we offer. Other insulation boards available don’t work as a similar 2-in-1. 150millimetre(mm) wood screws – for securing boards to joists ...
Here’s what to consider: Cutting the Subfloor: Since the new tub might have a different drain location than the old one, you may need to cut into the subfloor to move the plumbing to the correct location. Be cautious of any floor joists in the way and adjust accordingly. Tip: A ...
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...
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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 ...
Next you’ll want to install a piece of metal drip cap flashing above the ledger board. When you install the floor joists you’ll need to make some small cuts in the flashing to allow the top of the joist to line up with the top of the ledger board. Make sure the house wrap is ...
Most shed floors are open joist construction with aplywood floor. Floor joists usually range from 2”x4” to 2”x 10”; although I’ve seen 2”x3” and 2”x12”. The plan is to fill the space between the joists with insulation to create the thermal barrier. ...
Insulate the floors The US Department of Energy recommends insulating floors above cold spaces like vented crawl spaces and unheated garages as well as slab floors built directly on to the ground. Bear in mind also that floors in old homes often allow the escape of heat and good floor insula...