Comments on: Insulation R-Value http://www.dannylipford.com/diy-home-improvement/attics-and-basements/insulation-r-value/ Expert Advice on Home Improvement Sat, 04 Jul 2009 00:52:50 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.7 hourly 1 By: John Cannamela http://www.dannylipford.com/diy-home-improvement/attics-and-basements/insulation-r-value/comment-page-1/#comment-12492 John Cannamela Sun, 02 Dec 2007 03:13:26 +0000 http://www.dannylipford.com/diy-home-improvement/attics-and-basements/insulation-r-value/#comment-12492 Lani H and others Te insulation that is there now may or may not me adequate, so add to it-use reflective backed foam board if in doubt- alter the seams then tape them with foil tape.you can't loose. Don- blown in is great however you will have more control over the batting and if you ever store stuff in the area ,it won't ge moved out of the way so easy.Which helps to know how much has been compromise in case a tradesmen has to work in the area at a later date.Bating is more likly to get put back than that fluffy stuff. sometimes you need to think of what would happen if you are not there because noone will worry as much as you about your house. I hope I helped an not confused anybody Thanks again Danny for a great site John Cannamela www.infraredsurvey.com Charlotte, NC Lani H and others
Te insulation that is there now may or may not me adequate, so add to it-use reflective backed foam board if in doubt- alter the seams then tape them with foil tape.you can’t loose.
Don- blown in is great however you will have more control over the batting and if you ever store stuff in the area ,it won’t ge moved out of the way so easy.Which helps to
know how much has been compromise in case a tradesmen has to work in the area at a later date.Bating is more likly to get put back than that fluffy stuff.
sometimes you need to think of what would happen if you are not there because noone will worry as much as you about your house.

I hope I helped an not confused anybody
Thanks again Danny for a great site
John Cannamela
http://www.infraredsurvey.com
Charlotte, NC

]]> By: Lani H http://www.dannylipford.com/diy-home-improvement/attics-and-basements/insulation-r-value/comment-page-1/#comment-12157 Lani H Wed, 28 Nov 2007 20:27:47 +0000 http://www.dannylipford.com/diy-home-improvement/attics-and-basements/insulation-r-value/#comment-12157 I'm trying to add insulation to my home. It was built in '81 and is raised about 36" off the ground. I want to insulate the floors, but am just figuring all this out. What would be the best thing to use under the house? Is 3/4" expanded polystyrene (R-2.9) good to use? Do I just nail/staple it to the bottom of the house? Any suggestions are welcome since I really have no idea what I'm doing... I’m trying to add insulation to my home. It was built in ‘81 and is raised about 36″ off the ground. I want to insulate the floors, but am just figuring all this out. What would be the best thing to use under the house? Is 3/4″ expanded polystyrene (R-2.9) good to use? Do I just nail/staple it to the bottom of the house? Any suggestions are welcome since I really have no idea what I’m doing…

]]> By: DON DAVIS http://www.dannylipford.com/diy-home-improvement/attics-and-basements/insulation-r-value/comment-page-1/#comment-11674 DON DAVIS Sat, 24 Nov 2007 17:11:21 +0000 http://www.dannylipford.com/diy-home-improvement/attics-and-basements/insulation-r-value/#comment-11674 i have 1500sq ft of attic space. thier is very little insulation in thier now. i was told blown in cellulose is better than roll in insulation. is that true? which is better and cheaper and easier to put in myself.i know how to blow insulation but im confused whick one or the other would be energy efficient as well as savings for my home. i also have a full crawl space under my house. do i use roll in insulation or what? and how much would it take and cost in material? i have 1500sq ft of attic space. thier is very little insulation in thier now. i was told blown in cellulose is better than roll in insulation. is that true? which is better and cheaper and easier to put in myself.i know how to blow insulation but im confused whick one or the other would be energy efficient as well as savings for my home. i also have a full crawl space under my house. do i use roll in insulation or what? and how much would it take and cost in material?

]]> By: John Cannamela http://www.dannylipford.com/diy-home-improvement/attics-and-basements/insulation-r-value/comment-page-1/#comment-8545 John Cannamela Sat, 20 Oct 2007 20:03:17 +0000 http://www.dannylipford.com/diy-home-improvement/attics-and-basements/insulation-r-value/#comment-8545 If you have visible moisture in a fully enclosed under ground basement. 1 .Is it a new house? 2. Is the moisture beads of water? or dark wet spots? 3. Do the walls have white efflorecencent ( salts in the water that form on the surface) lines on the walls: which would be from outside in? If # 3 is yes than the water is coming from the ground and the water proofing is compromised on the exterior of the concrete wall, in which you need to stop the water. If # 2 is yes then the moisture is condensation from the inside,which can be altered by a dehumidifier. Over all the source needs to be determined so you know what to fix. John Cannamela www.infraredsurvey.com If you have visible moisture in a fully enclosed under ground basement.
1 .Is it a new house?
2. Is the moisture beads of water? or dark wet spots?
3. Do the walls have white efflorecencent
( salts in the water that form on the surface) lines on the walls: which would be from outside in?
If # 3 is yes than the water is coming from the ground and the water proofing is compromised on the exterior of the concrete wall, in which you need to stop the water.
If # 2 is yes then the moisture is condensation from the inside,which can be altered by a dehumidifier.
Over all the source needs to be determined so you know what to fix.
John Cannamela
http://www.infraredsurvey.com

]]> By: Jim O'Brien http://www.dannylipford.com/diy-home-improvement/attics-and-basements/insulation-r-value/comment-page-1/#comment-7708 Jim O'Brien Mon, 08 Oct 2007 13:06:24 +0000 http://www.dannylipford.com/diy-home-improvement/attics-and-basements/insulation-r-value/#comment-7708 I am Finishing my basement and have come across moisture in the insulation that is wrapped around the basement walls and is wondering if that is common, also what I should do about it? I am Finishing my basement and have come across moisture in the insulation that is wrapped around the basement walls and is wondering if that is common, also what I should do about it?

]]> By: Lee http://www.dannylipford.com/diy-home-improvement/attics-and-basements/insulation-r-value/comment-page-1/#comment-5558 Lee Fri, 14 Sep 2007 20:37:38 +0000 http://www.dannylipford.com/diy-home-improvement/attics-and-basements/insulation-r-value/#comment-5558 There are some sheet products I have heard about that are perforated to prevent becoming a vapor barrier. I don't recall any brand names, but they were advertised for just this use. There are some sheet products I have heard about that are perforated to prevent becoming a vapor barrier. I don’t recall any brand names, but they were advertised for just this use.

]]> By: Ben Erickson http://www.dannylipford.com/diy-home-improvement/attics-and-basements/insulation-r-value/comment-page-1/#comment-5423 Ben Erickson Thu, 13 Sep 2007 18:26:55 +0000 http://www.dannylipford.com/diy-home-improvement/attics-and-basements/insulation-r-value/#comment-5423 A valid point, but I would be concerned that a sheet product, like plastic, on top of attic insulation could cause condensation to form under it in the winter. A valid point, but I would be concerned that a sheet product, like plastic, on top of attic insulation could cause condensation to form under it in the winter.

]]> By: Lee http://www.dannylipford.com/diy-home-improvement/attics-and-basements/insulation-r-value/comment-page-1/#comment-5417 Lee Thu, 13 Sep 2007 17:00:17 +0000 http://www.dannylipford.com/diy-home-improvement/attics-and-basements/insulation-r-value/#comment-5417 Insulation R-value is only valid in still air. If you have a breeze going through your attic from soffit or roof vents it will degrade the R-value of exposed fiberglass insulation. The best results are gained by decking over the insulation, using a sheet product over exposed fiberglass insulation, or sealing up the attic completely and using a foam product under the roof deck to make the attic an enclosed space. Insulation R-value is only valid in still air. If you have a breeze going through your attic from soffit or roof vents it will degrade the R-value of exposed fiberglass insulation. The best results are gained by decking over the insulation, using a sheet product over exposed fiberglass insulation, or sealing up the attic completely and using a foam product under the roof deck to make the attic an enclosed space.

]]> By: Ray http://www.dannylipford.com/diy-home-improvement/attics-and-basements/insulation-r-value/comment-page-1/#comment-4040 Ray Fri, 31 Aug 2007 19:10:33 +0000 http://www.dannylipford.com/diy-home-improvement/attics-and-basements/insulation-r-value/#comment-4040 I prefer the 'Johns Manville' insulation over the 'Pink' insulation ,as the Johns Manville does not have as many loose itchy particles. But still wear the appropriate attire. I prefer the ‘Johns Manville’ insulation over the ‘Pink’ insulation ,as the Johns Manville does not have as many loose itchy particles.
But still wear the appropriate attire.

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