Moisture that leaks through the walls of the home can lead to numerous problems including mold and mildew which are both terrible for the health of you and your family. Installing an attic vapor barrier is one way that you can prevent this moisture from seeping in through the walls of your home and causing ...
Winter always inspires people to think about insulating the attic. With all the tax incentives and rebates, there’s no reason not to. During the winter, it’s impossible to claim. “It’s too hot to go up there now.” Darn- there went my excuse. Here are three of the most popular attic insulations. Research to find the ...
If you live for Chardonnays and Cabernets, then you might want to think about adding a wine cellar to your house. This is a great way of storing and stocking all your favorite vintages and types within reach. Although it may sound complicated, installing a cellar is relatively easy. It can be done and bottle ...
There are many ways to reduce energy loss through house walls. In the 1970’s, standard wall thickness went from 2×4 to 2×6 for added strength, but also for added insulation. Modern construction now requires that all homes be built with the ability to insulate the sidewalls to R-19, typically requiring 5 1/2 inches of standard ...
Back when I was an apprentice carpenter I did a lot of insulation work. The local insulation company loved to hire apprentice carpenters because first through third year apprentices where legally paid less than minimum wage. Because I grew up in a construction family and worked on homes after school and every summer the apprenticeship ...
Do it yourself project – how to install a vapor barrier in your basement and is it really needed? There are different opinions and facts from construction experts on whether vapor barriers improve the homes environment or do vapor barriers promote mold, mildew and property damage to a house. Throughout my 38 years experience in ...
Before installing a new floor, you’ll want to consider replacing or adding underlayment. I can tell you from personal experience that having the proper underlayment does make a difference in terms of evenness and energy efficiency. During one of my family’s home improvement projects, we were faced with a room that had nothing but a ...
Fiberglass insulation material is one of the lowest quality insulation products on the market today. Fiberglass insulation meets minimum code standards and must have a vapor barrier by code. Even though fiberglass is a marginal product, it can function with close to the same efficiency as dense pack cellulose. However, the vapor barrier on the ...
