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RE: House update 8/1/18; Inner walls have been rebuilt with new 2X4 studs.
Don't worry I haven't forgot about you Toby. I've been putting everything off till after the baby is born. All the extra money I had went into the house. And I haven't had time to get away. But I promise we will meet up with you eventually. I'm interested in shooting some black powder rifles :-).
Babies DO disrupt things somewhat, ROFLOL! So very much worth it, post pictures.
Black powder I got, so come on down; but be warned, it is addictive, LOL!
:DThe work is looking good, you are ahead of me!
I am just finishing the demolition for wheelchair access. I am on floor repair now, then added insulation has to go in (to protect the solar heat and air)....
Wow! Sounds like you got quite a busy renovation job going on yourself Toby. We are starting on the roof now.
I bought the land, he threw in the house for free...sooo it will take a lot to get it ready. You are hip deep in a build too I see! What you have looks very good. I hate putting in the insulation, but make sure your vapor barrier is sealed well. Don't rely on the backing on the insulation, not good enough by itself. Keep on hammering! :)
This Baby will change your life... All for the better, LOL!
:)What should I use to help seal the vapor barrier? We are going to be putting the walls back up soon, like any day now. What did you use?
Just staple a plastic sheet over the insulation. They have it at the lumberyard. They consider it overkill here, but it will help with heating and cooling, by stopping the air leaks. It is NOT critical, just helpful. They seal the plastic joints with Tuck tape (not Duck tape) designed to stick and stay. I have seen them use 6 mil plastic but any thickness would be better than none, and it mounts with staples.
IF you can't, it is not a killer problem. It probably saves 5% of your heat loss. I will have to use it, because I need to use styrofoam on what I am adding, and it doesn't seal as well as the fiberglass.
:DThanks Toby! I'll run it by our crew and get some. Perfect timing too because we are almost ready to put in the insulation.
Wonderful! They use it exclusively up North, because that 5% is a lot more important up there.
Stay Blessed!
:)