Comments on: Insulating the Attic Over a Carport

By: m.g. russo

m.g. russo — Thu, 05 Jun 2008 22:07:10 +0000

Is it okay to use blown in cellulose insulation if you have had termite activity. We need to reinsulate our 30yr home.

By: John Cannamela

John Cannamela — Wed, 16 Jan 2008 12:12:45 +0000

Tammy, one other thing If can- use solid pvc or plastic pipe and angle it towards the outside- that will keep any condensation from gathering.You probably have dryer vent tubing which can colapse like an accordian and form a trap for water to settle. There is always going to be moisture in the dryer so you have to manage it.
John Cannamela
http://www.infraredsurvey.com

By: John Cannamela

John Cannamela — Wed, 16 Jan 2008 12:06:33 +0000

Tammy,
You need to have the duct insulated and make sure the vent flapper outside is closed when system is off.I had a situation just like .My customer had to repair the sheet rock and I’m sure you need to also.then while the rock is down install and insulated pipe and insulate the area the pipe is in then foam in where the vent meets the outside wall.
John Cannamela
http://www.infraredsurvey.com

By: tammy

tammy — Sun, 13 Jan 2008 18:52:28 +0000

what if you are having condensation? my duct from my dryer runs over the laundry room and it is leaking on the drywall and making a hole. what do i do about that?