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...
It is composed of particles of cellulose, fiberglass, or stone wool. Usually blown or dumped into finished wall cavities, attic floors, or difficult to reach places. Tends to settle over time so can create cold spots in vertical applications. The R-value tends to increase with compression. We...
Check existing home insulation in the your, outer walls, floors, crawl spaces and basements. Note what type of insulation you have in each area, and its condition. It should be clean and free of tears, mold, damp, or pest infestation. If you find that you need to add or replace insul...
My question: how do you insulate at the very peak? Insulation is square, the peak is not... do you just stuff more in that triangular gap? Like I said, we have put the foam rafter vents in the entire length from the big peak beam to soffit. I just don't know how much to stuff...
Once the exterior of the home is sealed as well as possible, it is valuable to do the same to the inside as well. Below are some basic guidelines on areas you can secure to keep heat and air conditioning from escaping. Baseboards and Floors ...
Learn How To Insulate Basement Walls Properly. Basement Insulation is very difficult to under. Learn how to insulate basement walls from industry pro Todd Fratzel.
It’s also important to insulate water heaters so customers don’t have to wait longer for hot water in the winter or pay more expensive energy bills. Neoprene foam is a common material for insulating electric water heaters, and fiberglass wrap secured by aluminum foil tape or wire is common...
Over time, sand/dust was sucked into the furnace, circulated, some exited through un-sealed duct joints and due to static electric charge, clung to the Styrofoam used to insulate the block in the crawl space. I taped and sealed all of the duct joints and had a sealed vapor barrier placed...
Insulate pipes: Use foam pipe insulation, paying special attention to pipes located near the surface or in areas prone to cold drafts. Disconnect hoses and sprinklers: Store everything indoors to avoid damage from freezing. 12. Remove snow ...
In the joist space to reduce air flows All exterior walls, including walls between living spaces and unheated garages, shed roofs or storage areas Foundation walls above ground level and in heated basements Floors above cold spaces, such as vented crawl spaces and unheated garages ...