If you plan to use the loft or attic forstorage, you will want to lay boards over the joists. Unfortunately if you only insulate between the joists before doing this, the insulation won’t be thick enough. To get a sufficient layer of insulation, you can fit timber battens across the j...
Moreover, Larger houses appear to have less ornately furnished entry halls. They usually have neighboring closets and shoe organizers, mudrooms, and powder rooms giving the impression that the area is somewhat barren or somehow small rooms in cozy cottages give an impression of warmth. ...
While old houses and unseen construction are likely to vary from standard and might be less strong, to permit any useful response we'll make an assumption that your first floor framing is in perfect condition and framed to modern framing standards. Standard first floor residential floor framing...
It’s often seen in Cape Cod and Tudor styles houses. Front Gable:A front gable roof is placed at the entrance of the house. This design is often seen in Colonial style houses. Dutch Gable Roof:A Dutch gable is a hybrid of a gable and hip roof. A gable roof is placed at the top...
Add to that the ability to purchase recycled/once-used rigid foam insulation boards of all types and sizes and you have a eco friendly solution. Thanks, Mike Reply Robert Rein says: October 12, 2009 at 3:53 pm I am going to build a new home on the Brad’Or Lake in Cape Breton ...