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Comment on Is there asbestos in foam insulation boards behind siding? by Build the Fence

Build the Fence — Thu, 15 Sep 2011 05:21:15 +0000

You are probably safe since the house was built in 1979. You know it’s probably the pesticides in your lunch salad that is going to kill you.

Comment on Is there asbestos in foam insulation boards behind siding? by zuma

zuma — Thu, 15 Sep 2011 05:21:15 +0000

Tar Paper is coal tar and paper.

Yellows strands sounds like fiberglass insulation, not asbestos.

set-up question

Comment on Is there asbestos in foam insulation boards behind siding? by Garry

Garry — Thu, 15 Sep 2011 05:21:15 +0000

I’m from Scotland, but I’ve worked in Canada – so i’m not 100% about the building codes.. Behind the siding you should have building paper, which covers the plywood and between this and the drywall you should have Glass wool or glass insulation, which is yellow in colour(sometimes green) and has loads of glass particles within this material, hence the name. But you mention foam? Is it a polystyrene type insulation? Either way mate dont take any chances, strip it back carefully and use a respirator/mask..

Comment on Is there asbestos in foam insulation boards behind siding? by Paradise Environmental

Paradise Environmental — Thu, 15 Sep 2011 05:21:15 +0000

Hard to say. 1979 was still a year that asbestos was in use. Get it tested is the only way to know if it is and how high the concentration content is. Im actually shocked by not only the years but at the items that I could have sworn were ok and still turn up with asbestos content. Or, the other way, when Im sure it is hot for asbestos and it turns out None Detected.
Get it tested to know for sure.

Comment on Would you recommend spray foam insulation over more traditional felt insulation for the loft? by ms manners

ms manners — Mon, 12 Sep 2011 12:29:58 +0000

Are you insulating the walls, the roof…..?

There is another kind of insulation that I have found easy to install, and very effective…..I have used it alone, and in addition to standard fiberglass insulation….foil coated bubble wrap.

I have not heard of using felt for insulation. Spray foam insulation require special equipment to install, but can be very effective for certain applications.

Comment on Would you recommend spray foam insulation over more traditional felt insulation for the loft? by Obama hood - Spread the Wealth

Obama hood - Spread the Wealth — Mon, 12 Sep 2011 12:29:58 +0000

There is no such thing as loft insulation. You have three types of insulation:

Celluose fibers that are typically blown into a actic

Pink fiberglass foam

Foam insulation.

All three have a place, but foam seems to get more of a insulation effect. If you look at any of the home improvement shows, they all recommend foam over fiberglass. But the problem with it is that it is expensive when compared to the other two.

What are you trying to insulate? A loft doesn’t tell me much.

Comment on Would you recommend spray foam insulation over more traditional felt insulation for the loft? by C. Mars

C. Mars — Mon, 12 Sep 2011 12:29:58 +0000

There really is no difference if they are both installed correctly. Spray foam insulation requires no vapour barrier, which means it’s faster and easier to apply. While conventional bat insulation requires you to install a vapour barrier to eliminate draft. If by "loft insulation" you are referring to your attic space, I would simply have traditional insulation blown in.

Comment on Can I use Great Stuff foam to add extra insulation to my hot tub? by SolidAxle

SolidAxle — Fri, 09 Sep 2011 05:22:18 +0000

Sure you can. It can be messy but doable. If you spray too much in an area, just allow it to set up and trim it with a knife. Don’t attempt to do it while it is still soft.

Comment on Can I use Great Stuff foam to add extra insulation to my hot tub? by Tom Sullivan

Tom Sullivan — Fri, 09 Sep 2011 05:22:18 +0000

I would use the "Blue" type designed for windows and doors. It does not expand excessively and will likely perform well for this application.

Hope that helps!

Comment on Can I use Great Stuff foam to add extra insulation to my hot tub? by Women's sweaters Smith

Women's sweaters Smith — Fri, 09 Sep 2011 05:22:18 +0000

I felt dizzy…