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A vapor barrier in sidewall insulation is almost always a good idea.
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If you install Dow tuff R do you need to install tyvek?
Absolutely not. You tape the seams between panels to improve the vapor barrier characteristics of this product, but the foil faces of Tuff R (and any other polyisocyanurate insulation product) are your vapor barriers.
What kind of insulation is best for basement walls?
The best insulation to use is spray foam, although it is an expensive option. Another option that is less expensive is 1" rigid foam board. Both of these options eliminate the need for tar paper or a vapour barrier as they are self-sealing applications. Avoid using batt insulation w/vapor barrier in basement applications as condensation may occur which will encourage mould growth.
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If the exterior walls have tyvek on them do you need to put plastic vapor barrier on the inside walls?
No. You need to let the house breathe.
Do you need a moister barrier when framing in a wall inside a basement wall if you are going to insulate it.?
You should put a plastic moisture barrier between the concrete and the studs so that moisture will not get to the insulation.
Is insulated vinyl siding can be directly fastened into studs?
You really need a flat surface to fasten to (plywood, osb) and a vapor barrier such as Tyvek.
Can you put kraft faced insulation in your attic over already installed blown in insulation and if so would you put the paper side down that is toward the rooms below?
I went to a seminar about attic insulating materials and this is what I learned. If you already have blow-in insulation in your attic you shouldn't need more fiberglass. Instead, you will want to install a reflective radiant barrier insulation. Fiberglass and cellulose are designed to slow down heat escaping so you eventually lose most of your heat through the ceiling regardless. You need something to re-direct the heat once it passes through the blow-in insulation. Radiant Barrier will reflect a majority of the heat back once it escapes your blow-in insulation. I bought some Ecofoil online and just rolled it out over top of my existing blow-in insulation, it was very easy. When installing radiant barrier over the attic floor you must use the perforated radiant barrier for maximum breathability. Moist air that is created inside your home must be able to escape as it rises through your ceiling. If a perforated radiant barrier is not used, the moisture will be trapped in between the barrier and your ceiling. When trapped this will cause condensation to form inside the building materials and insulation creating damage and mold.
Insulating a Garage Door?
Most garage doors offer a small amount of insulation. To increase this, there are insulation kits that can help. To do this properly, it is important to follow all of the instructions that come with the kit. An insulation kit will usually be a generic kit, so insulation baffles will need to be cut by hand. This should be done with care to ensure the proper fit. Attachment should be done with the included hardware. Drilling into the garage door itself can harm the integrity of the door. Finally, all materials should be securely attached and not cover or interfere with any of the mechanics or operation of the door.
What is a sentence for insulate?
Styrofoam can insulate heat well, hence it is often used to store food.
Do you need a vapor barrier when framing out a sealed block basement for moisture?
I would, block foundations will always crack between joints. Hang a sheet of plastic and put the wall in front of it.
Insulation Contractors?
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Does insulation in garage doors help?
Have you ever noticed how steaming hot your garage gets in the summer and how freezing cold the room above it gets in the winter?This happens if your garage doesn't have any insulation. What you probably didn't realize is that had your garage been insulated your heating bills probably wouldn't be that high.To insulate or not to insulate? Here are some points to consider if you're thinking of doing so.Insulation helps to lower your electricity and heating bills. If your home has a room above or next to the garage, that room can - just like the garage - get extremely hot during the summer and ultra cold during winter. Insulating the garage, or at the very least the garage door, will help to make that area and the room above or adjacent to it more bearable during these times of extreme weather. This translates to lower electricity and heating bills whatever the season.You can DIY it with a kit. Yes, you can insulate your garage door yourself. There are DIY garage door insulation kits that you can buy from Home Depot or the hardware store. Insulation materials vary from polystyrene, fiberglass (not to be used on wooden doors), to polyethylene. Among the better known brands are Owen Corning, Falcon Foam, Anco, and Astro-Foil. A kit (for one door) will cost you anywhere from about $75 to $90. If you've got a 2-door garage, buy two kits.You can also do a non-kit DIY. Ready made kit too expensive? Other people have reported success with styrofoam (polystyrene), reflective foil insulation, or fiberglass batting. This may be a cheaper option - you can buy the materials yourself and attach the insulation to your garage door with double sided mounting tape.Rebalance the garage door and adjust tension springs afterwards. Remember to have your door rebalanced after you install the insulation. When you put in an insulation panel on your garage door, you're adding to the weight that the springs the door opener has to carry. The door will need to be rebalanced and the spring tensions adjusted in order to prevent breakdown.Seal the bottom of the garage door. Don't forget to seal the bottom of your garage door as well, in order to prevent wind from going through the door bottom. For this, use a garage door threshold kit. This will keep out the wind, dust, water, leaves, and pollen from your garage. Garage door threshold kits can cost anywhere from $25 to $100 depending on the size.You can replace your door with a new pre-insulated garage door. This is the most expensive option, but if you're looking for a long-term solution, this would be the best. With an insulated garage door, you can expect to spend many productive hours in your garage for many years, come summer or winter, and see your HVAC bills go down.Still not sure? Contact a local licensed and insured garage door dealer.
