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AS MUCH AS YOU CAN AFFORD. UPGRADING TO THE BEST WINDOWS AVAILABLE, WILL IMPROVE HEAT LOSS, BUT DOES NOT HAVE AS HIGH A COST/ BENEFIT RATIO AS INSULATION DOES. lc
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Can you put sheet plastic over ceiling insulation?
Not a good idea. It really needs to breathe. You can trap moisture and create a mold situation.
How much attic space needs to be between the roof and an arched ceiling if you live in Texas and have hot summers?
You only need 8-10 inches. That is enough for insulation. You only need enough to put in the insulation you want. I'm in Arizona and only have 1' between the ceiling and a flat roof. But it's full of insulation. Works for me. Possible help added: A ridge vent for a pitched roof is a great way to help keep the heat down in an attic.
5 different ways to insulating you home?
The 5 different ways to insulate your house would be to put insulation in the roof, Basement, Ceiling, floors, walls.
Is it ok to put new fiber glass insulation over old vermiculite insulation?
Yes, it is fine to do that. You should also put the batts perpendicular to the rafters. This will help tp minmize thermal bridging.
How far apart to put can lights?
Based on the height of the ceiling the lights can be placed at half the distance. For a ceiling of 14 feet, the lights should be at 7 feet.
Can you unscrew a ceiling sprinkler head to replace the ceiling tile?
The tile was put in place after it was functional, you should be able to remove it with out shutting down the water supply.
How can you put insulation in to sentence?
the loft insulation is bad in that house
What should be used to cover basement ceiling exposed fiberglass insulation?
There are a few things. If you can get 4x8 Hardibacker, that would be best. 3x5 Hardibacker would be second-best, just because of the extra seams you'll have to put in it. Mold-resistant drywall would work if that's all you can get.
I have a hole in the wall where the stovepipe goes through. Is it safe to put insulation around the pipe to fill in the hole?
You have to ensure that the insulation you are using is flame proof and heat resistent, special insulation specifically for this purpose should be available at the hardware store.
Why do ceiling drywall nailheads seemingly pop out?
Because they weren't put in properly. You should use screws in ceilings.
Hang from ceiling adhesive?
You have to know the adhesive AND the ceiling construction really well to do that. I much prefer to find a joist or rafter with a studfinder, then put a hook into the wood to hang anything from a ceiling. - You wouldn't want adhesive failing and dropping something .
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.
