This room also has a half-framed exterior wall. I’ve now got framed 2×4 walls up against the concrete/XPS walls, and I’m ready for the next step, hoping you can offer advice. My big problem is cold sheathing and resulting mold on the OSB on my framed basement exterior walls. ...
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...
For a simple, budget-friendly approach that’s particularly good for renters, Anaïs Bléhaut of architectsdaab designadvises, “In the absence of any substantial insulation upgrade to the walls, covering exterior-facing walls with curtains, tapestries and rugs could remedy some of the detrimental...
If I now finish the exterior walls with the blue-polystyrene followed by the wood framing, will I have problems at the joints with the existing walls? And if so, do you have any thoughts on how to deal with those studs? Reply Todd says: January 22, 2009 at 5:20 am It’s hard to...
Radiant and reflective barriers are usually installed in attics, as barrier wraps on exterior walls, or as curtains for windows. It has a reflective layer of aluminum foil or reflective plastic. Instead of just slowing the movement of heat like other insulations, it reflects the thermal energy ...
You can apply caulk on the outside of your windows for better exterior window insulation. #4 Window Film Window film is the best way to insulate windows to keep cold air out. You need to apply the transparent film on the inside of the window to act as a barrier. It keeps the cold ...