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retarder—such as the foil facing on batts and blankets or, with loose-fill, 6-mil polyethylene plastic sheeting—must be installed at the warm-in-winter side of the insulation. Existing walls that are filled with blown-in insulation can be coated with a low-permeability paint to repel ...
We are in the process of insulating a cathedral ceiling in our remodeled house. We had to pony up to all the existing rafters with 2 x 8's as they were too small (house was built in the 60's with rough sawn fir... good tough stuff, but 2 x 4's don't allow much airflow, ...
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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, ...
It is often most efficient to insulate walls externally with an insulating render,“although in many cases this could be impractical or undermine the aesthetic,“ cautions Farleigh-Dastmalchi. Different insulations are often compared in terms of their U-values, which measure their rate of heat ...
With a loose-fill blower (these can often be rented from your local home improvement retailer), begin filling the space between joists with insulation, starting from the walls and backing up slowly toward the center of the room or the attic entryway. Pay particular attention to areas where in...
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.
Walls. In order to insulate exterior walls, “fur out” the wall by applying framing lumber to the inside of the wall. This creates space for adding more insulation. You can use 2x4s, 2x6s or smaller furring strips for this project. Then install the insulation or have liquid foam insulati...
In an unconditioned attic, knee walls that are open to the living space below act like a chimney chase. Unless they are air sealed and properly insulated, they allow hot attic air to be drawn into the house during the summer months, and in the winter allow heated air to escape. ...