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What is the best indoor lighting solution for a single story cathedral ceiling?

...ceiling? Is there otherwise a better alternative for lighting on cathedral ceiling in single story cottage to minimize heat loss? To light a cathedral ceiling y...

Posted by Marc-Andre Roy June 1, 2021 Lighting 2 responses

how do I find pricing on hemp insulation?

...ceiling with hemp insulation. I have no idea of the cost to do so.

Posted by Goober Pyle March 16, 2021 Insulation and soundproofing

How do you insulate a ceiling and finish it on the inside with wood?

...ceiling has a lovely beam and a frame. My husband wants to insulate the inside ceiling and add wooden planks. I am concerned that this is a pro job, however, I ...

Posted by antonija klotz Oct. 20, 2019 Roof assemblies - renovation 1 response

How do you insulate a cathedral ceiling?

...ceiling.  I'm leaning towards not venting my cathedral ceiling and using closed-cell spray foam insulation.  My walls are double 2x4 stud walls 12 inches deep a...

Posted by Raoul Lions Oct. 19, 2019 Roof assemblies - new construction 1 response

What causes moisture on a ceiling in winter?

I bought  a duplex that was built in 1978 in Indiana.  It gets moisture on ceiling so bad during winter when temps drop below 20 degrees that it will run down t...

Posted by Cheri Banet Jan. 23, 2020 Wall assemblies - renovation 1 response

What is the best way to deal with a drop ceiling in a high humidity room?

...ceiling from above/behind.  It's a bit like the problems in ventilating/sealing a cathedral ceiling – and in your case you must be doing something right in term...

Posted by steve Roberts Dec. 24, 2019 Walls and ceilings - interior surfaces 1 response

How to fix condensation on ceilings?

...ceilings. The house also had plywood soffits with minimal ventilation. After investigating, we discovered that the attic was completely wet and moisture was get...

Posted by Jessica Sadler Nov. 13, 2019 Walls and Roofs 1 response

Do I need to spray foam the ceiling of my crawl space to help winterize it?

...ceiling of the crawl space? I need a solution so I can use the cottage in the winter and keep the pipes from freezing. Any suggestions would really be appreciat...

Posted by Sheilagh Thompson Jan. 21, 2021 Crawl spaces 1 response

Which is the best basement ceiling insulation?

...ceiling/first floor of my house is insulated with 3 1/2" faced fiberglass with the vapor barrier on the house side (not pointed downward toward the basement). I...

Posted by David Boone Jan. 9, 2021 Basements improvements

What do I use in a dropped basement ceiling for soundproofing?

Sound is travelling from the kitchen floor to the basement ceiling.  Who do I contract to do the work.  I called several people concerning this.  There are a fe...

Posted by Melissa Pickett Oct. 10, 2020 Insulation and soundproofing 1 response

Where can I get wood planks for a ceiling?

...ceiling finishing wood online, or use barn boards, the options are pretty endless. You can even cover ceilings with finishing grade plywood.   

Posted by zulie alnahas Aug. 23, 2020 Walls and ceilings - interior surfaces 1 response

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