cellulose insulation: Important Or Minor Point? - 08/17/13 10:05 PM
So, tell me your opinion - is this an important or minor point? 
On this pre-drywall inspection I noticed something from the garage that I don't see a lot and not many would notice at all.
When it was pointed out to the supervisor by my clients he said that it was something he had not noticed and he would have it figured out and properly finished.
I'm wondering, do you see what I see?
The door coming in from the garage is at an angle.
That means that the framing underneath is at an angle one way or the … (19 comments)

cellulose insulation: Best Practices With Insulation Installation - 11/13/12 08:37 PM
It isn't often that I am able to write something about best practices with insulation installation.  So here it is!
This is a new house, abandoned mid construction, then purchased and construction begun anew.  The buyers are saavy enough to act as their own GCs.  That is not recommended for most people.  They seem to have a handle on it. 
As GC, selecting the proper subcontractors is crucial to the process.
It could be said that the best (new) form of insulation is sprayed foam.  It is, however, very, very expensive.  Even when it is used minimally to seal air flow … (61 comments)

cellulose insulation: Fiberglass vs. Cellulose Insulation - 02/15/11 10:49 PM
I have understood from insulators that in very cold temperatures fiberglass insulation will actually absorb heat from the house.  I have never been able to prove that.  Of course, the cellulose insulation guys will suggest that their insulation be blown in over the fiberglass, and problem solved!
What's cellulose insulation?  Super chewed up newspaper!  If you look at it closely you can see red, blue and green flecks from the funnies!  They treat it with Boric acid, so bugs* won't eat it and burrow inside, and blow it in.  It is very effective because when laid properly it leaves few gaps.  … (44 comments)

 
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