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10-24-2010, 12:31 PM
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Also known as OAK
Join Date: Apr 2003
Location: Westlery, RI
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I have a question for the pros:
What about the foil (radiating insulation) put over the blown attic insulation.
I've got thick attic insulation (blown cellulose) to the top of the joists. we don't use the attic, and some online research indicated for <$200 I can do my attic. supposed to help with the winter AND summer by radiating heat out in the summer and cold in winter...
John, I can give you the name of the guy that did my attic, it was pretty reasonable, and they worked efficiently, as was the plaster guy I used upstairs if you don't want to patch the holes yourself....
thoughts?
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Bryan
Originally Posted by #^&#^&#^&#^&#^&#^&#^&#^&#^&#^&#^&
"For once I agree with Spence. UGH. I just hope I don't get the urge to go start buying armani suits to wear in my shop"
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10-24-2010, 12:41 PM
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Join Date: Apr 2002
Posts: 22,805
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lol...i was just runnin a piece of foil
to cover over some 1" styrene board
thats covering a 8' foot vent window used in summer.
thought the game was starting at 1pm doh!  |
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10-25-2010, 01:57 PM
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Formerly the_shocker
Join Date: Feb 2006
Location: ricca
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i had my attic and basement insulated when i moved in to my place. i considered the wall thing, but figured it would be more of a hassel because of all the reasons mentioned in this thread. you might just notice a huge difference with just attic/ basement/ and new windows.
i also talked to a lot of older guys, who hate insulation and say that you need to let your house breath, otherwise you'll get moisture problems, and air quality issues inside your house. so you could just throw on some sweaters and hats too.
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11-04-2010, 01:00 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: Mansfield
Posts: 4,834
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Quote:
Originally Posted by RIROCKHOUND
I have a question for the pros:
What about the foil (radiating insulation) put over the blown attic insulation.
I've got thick attic insulation (blown cellulose) to the top of the joists. we don't use the attic, and some online research indicated for <$200 I can do my attic. supposed to help with the winter AND summer by radiating heat out in the summer and cold in winter...
John, I can give you the name of the guy that did my attic, it was pretty reasonable, and they worked efficiently, as was the plaster guy I used upstairs if you don't want to patch the holes yourself....
thoughts?
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Brian...
The foil will act like a vapor barrier trapping moister in the insulation. The vapor barrier always goes to the heated side of the insulation. |
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11-04-2010, 02:14 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Oct 2002
Posts: 3,596
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make sure all your Electric wires all set before , you have it done!
It is a bitch to snake wires after the fact ... 02 cents
VB
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