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Insulation / Discussions

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Is this a good way to insulate drafty windows?

We moved into a condo that has some poorly insulated venting windows and sliding doors to a balcony.  If there existed a rectangular clear plastic bladder with ...

Posted by Robert Schmidt Feb. 6, 2021 Windows and doors 2 responses

How should I insulate under a concrete hydronic slab on stilts?

...insulation), you are exposed to animals underneath, and houses on posts don’t have as good a resale value.  That said, I would first point you towards either EP...

Posted by Cam Smith Feb. 6, 2021 Foundation choices 1 response

What type of insulation should I use ?

...insulation that will be moisture, fire retardant, low VOC, and easy to install.  R factor would also be important!  Thanks Dawn Choosing the right insulation fo...

Posted by Dawn Wood Feb. 5, 2021 Insulation and soundproofing 1 response

What's the difference between EPS and GPS insulation?

...insulation is Graphite polystyrene insulation, and it does offer a bit higher R value. We don't have a page specifically on GPS foam but you can use it anywhere...

Posted by Ronald Tétrault Feb. 3, 2021 Insulation and soundproofing 1 response

Can you use blown cellulose overtop of fiberglass insulation?

...insulation between the joists, Im wondering if I can increase the insulation or if that is of no use since the stairwell is open.  Blowing cellulose overtop of ...

Posted by E McKinney Feb. 3, 2021 Architecture and plan design 2 responses

With a raised house how should I insulate underneath?

...insulation is falling apart and was just firberglass batt insulation. I'm looking at wool batt insulation but my joists are 2x10. Is it ok to leave a space betw...

Posted by Kevin Marmillion Feb. 1, 2021 Basements improvements 3 responses

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

...Insulation Tips for Insulating Crawlspaces Properly One option would be to insulate the walls and concrete slab floor with spray foam, that would act as a vapou...

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

Which is the best basement ceiling insulation?

...insulation, especially over the unheated garage. Is wool insulation over the existing fiberglass recommended, or should I simply add unfaced fiberglass insulati...

Posted by David Boone Jan. 9, 2021 Basements improvements

Is there any risk to a concrete foundation from adding interior insulation?

...insulation contractor toured my 100-year old house near Toronto and told me that they wouldn't recommend installing any insulation in the basement because it co...

Posted by Drew Tozer Jan. 5, 2021 Basements improvements 9 responses

Can you insulate an existing slab on grade floor?

Our house was built in the seventies as slab on grade. Apparently they didn't used to put much insulation under the floor because it is freezing cold in the Ver...

Posted by Patrick Berkeley Dec. 31, 2020 Foundation and basement improvements 5 responses

What is the best way to super insulate the exterior of our 1975 four level split home?

Our idea is to 'double strap' the exterior.     First, the siding is in excellent condition and is the masonite type that was fairly common in the that time per...

Posted by Dan LLC Properties Dec. 26, 2020 Wall assemblies - renovation

How do you insulate an attic in Victorian House in Massachusetts?

...insulation to my house. My house qualifies for a state of Massachusetts program to add cellulose insulation to my attic, but I would need to add vents in the ro...

Posted by dan sagalyn Dec. 5, 2020 Roof assemblies - renovation

Should I remove the plastic sheet in my cellar?

...insulation was dry and between the insulation and the plastic sheet was dry.  Based on the information on your site regarding not needing a vapour layer in fron...

Posted by Justin D'Arcy Dec. 4, 2020 Basements improvements 2 responses

Will recycled plane insulation pass building regs ? and is it safe to use?

...insulation,  I honestly have no idea what recycled plane insulation is, details please and we'd be happy to weigh in!

Posted by lisa Hellewell Nov. 27, 2020 Insulation and soundproofing 1 response

Can a manufactured home be retrofitted with hempcrete?

...insulation value. and worth noting - you can do it with any kind of insulation, see a bunch of options here -  Choosing the best home insulation   If you like t...

Posted by Chryss James Nov. 19, 2020 Wall assemblies - renovation 1 response

What is the best way to insulate exterior walls of a mid-70's Pioneer Log home?

...insulation is an air barrier applied to the exterior then insulation then an exterior like painted wood or something engineered.  Should we use a foam insulatio...

Posted by Keith McDevitt Nov. 15, 2020 Wall assemblies - renovation

How do insulate a basement slab that is sloped ?

...insulation.  My ideas was as follow : fill the sloped cavity with crushed stone trying to get it as level as possible, cover it with vapour barrier, add 2" xps ...

Posted by Louis-François Lapointe Nov. 11, 2020 Basements improvements 1 response

Can you add exterior rigid foam insulation (e.g. EPS) with replacing windows?

...insulation and plywood exterior.   Is there a method to do this that would not put the structure at risk from water penetration?   How much benefit would we get...

Posted by Peter Milliken Nov. 9, 2020 Wall assemblies - renovation
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