Archive for July, 2010

spray foam insulation for my apartment walls?

Jul 27

Posted by Walter Franks in DIY | 4 Comments

Hi,
I read some posts about insulating apartment walls and answers were to put up the foam sheets. I’m doing that for my windows and my front door. Works excellent.

However, I would like to use Great Stuff, spray insulation for my walls because if there is already insulation, it doesn’t work very well.

As far as safety goes, what do I need to know before I start drilling holes in the wall?

Both Great Stuff and the sheets of foam will cost me… I wish I could get it wholesale!

Thanks.
OK, I’m convinced it is not a good idea. Your right, it would take a lot of the product and wires to consider… the clincher was reading about fire hazard.

Thanks!

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how do i install rigid foam board insulation in my attic, allowing me to leave the beams exposed?

Jul 12

Posted by Walter Franks in DIY | 2 Comments

I am helping my sister add insulation to her attic space, she has just purchased a 100= yr old house and wants to leave the beams exposed, sheet rock and insulate in between the beams. She purchased rigid foam board insulation at the advice of a home inspector, trying to get an idea on how to best install the insulation so that she can sheet rock over it, yet between the beams

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Putting extra insulation on wall that gets the most wind.?

Jul 6

Posted by Walter Franks in DIY | 4 Comments

I am curious if when building a house if you could reduce energy efficiency by determinig what direction the wind blows the most and adding extra insulation on that wall. An example would be to make the wall that faces the direction with the most wind a 2×6 wall with insulation to match and the rest 2×4 walls. Or maybe making all walls 2 x 4 and on that wall adding 1 inch foam insulation on the outside of the sheathing to add extra insulation. Does anyone know if this would be smart or would it just be a waste of money?

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