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Forum: Renovations & New Construction 06-18-15, 11:07 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 28,303
Posted By Erich_870
From what I could tell it was years of the air in...

From what I could tell it was years of the air in the attic hitting the dew point both from inside air escaping and humid outside air coming in the vents. The moisture would condense in the cellusose...
Forum: Renovations & New Construction 06-14-15, 02:23 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 28,303
Posted By Erich_870
MN, I have a problem with cellulose because...

MN,

I have a problem with cellulose because of how it soaks up moisture and turns into a brick and then damages your ceiling drywall. This happened at my last home. Any condensing moisture affects...
Forum: Renovations & New Construction 06-11-15, 12:06 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 28,303
Posted By Erich_870
I meant to share a video I put together of my...

I meant to share a video I put together of my insulation vacuum.

I wish I wasn't in such a rush with this project. I would have taken more video. I used some old footage from the first time I used...
Forum: Renovations & New Construction 05-08-15, 01:20 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 28,303
Posted By Erich_870
More progress last night. I started hanging...

More progress last night.

I started hanging the stem wall vapor barrier.
http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y261/Erich_870/Home%20Projects/2015-05-07%2019.48.03_zpszljo6rre.jpg


You can see a...
Forum: Renovations & New Construction 05-04-15, 05:38 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 6,601
Posted By Erich_870
Your climate is different than mine in SE Alaska,...

Your climate is different than mine in SE Alaska, but here's my opinions on the three types of insulation you mentioned.

1. Cellulose: I don't care for cellulose. It absorbs water and settles into...
Forum: Renovations & New Construction 05-04-15, 12:23 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 28,303
Posted By Erich_870
More work this weekend. I replaced the weak...

More work this weekend.

I replaced the weak bathroom fan in my kids bathroom with a Panasonic Whisper Heat. I installed a Panasonic Whisper Light at my old house and this new fan didn't...
Forum: Renovations & New Construction 04-29-15, 03:02 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 28,303
Posted By Erich_870
I've been working every weekend on this project...

I've been working every weekend on this project and haven't stopped to take too many photos, but here are a few.

These are for the attic insulation work I did over a bedroom and the garage.
...
Forum: Renovations & New Construction 04-29-15, 01:29 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 28,303
Posted By Erich_870
Thanks! So far the average temp has gone up about...

Thanks! So far the average temp has gone up about 2 degrees. I think it will get warmer when the vapor barrier is taped tight and the foam is installed on the ground perimeter. The damp crawlspace...
Forum: Renovations & New Construction 03-22-15, 03:33 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 28,303
Posted By Erich_870
I installed some more insulation this weekend. I...

I installed some more insulation this weekend. I started hanging larger sheets of foam on the smooth footing walls. I'm using some concrete inserts and then a 5" wood screw. Seems to work really...
Forum: Renovations & New Construction 03-22-15, 03:18 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 28,303
Posted By Erich_870
That's a great idea. I'm going to find some...

That's a great idea. I'm going to find some tubing that fits. Doing the joist bays is by far the worst part of the project!

Thanks!

Erich
Forum: Renovations & New Construction 03-19-15, 12:27 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 28,303
Posted By Erich_870
I've installed a new insulated garage door and...

I've installed a new insulated garage door and got back down under the house and did some more foundation foaming. Nothing too glamorous. I'm hopeful that I can start hanging larger foam panels on...
Forum: Renovations & New Construction 02-17-15, 12:32 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 28,303
Posted By Erich_870
We had a productive 3 day weekend. We got both...

We had a productive 3 day weekend. We got both new doors in. A new front and new back door with proper threshold membranes and air sealing foam.

Interestingly, the back door had no insulation...
Forum: Renovations & New Construction 02-08-15, 10:37 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 28,303
Posted By Erich_870
I finally installed some insulation this weekend....

I finally installed some insulation this weekend. We cut a few panels and I got them foamed in. I also got some of the rim joist insulation in place. It's pretty tough to maneuver the foam gun to the...
Forum: Renovations & New Construction 02-03-15, 05:34 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 28,303
Posted By Erich_870
On half the foundation there are 2"x4" pony walls...

On half the foundation there are 2"x4" pony walls that I will be placing it in-between. On the sections of foundation without the pony walls I'll be using some long masonry screws. I haven't chosen...
Forum: Renovations & New Construction 02-03-15, 02:36 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 28,303
Posted By Erich_870
That's the hope. I've been monitoring the temp in...

That's the hope. I've been monitoring the temp in the crawlspace (man I wish I had a data logger so I'd have constant data) and I'm hopeful I see the ambient temperature go up as I install the...
Forum: Renovations & New Construction 02-03-15, 10:30 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 28,303
Posted By Erich_870
I received my first shipment of materials over...

I received my first shipment of materials over the weekend. Three bundles of 2" ridged foam and a bunch of batt insulation. The ridged foam will go inside the foundation and the batt insulation will...
Forum: Renovations & New Construction 01-30-15, 11:05 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 28,303
Posted By Erich_870
Here's a photo of it installed. I haven't mounted...

Here's a photo of it installed. I haven't mounted the thermostat yet.

http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y261/Erich_870/Home%20Projects/2015-01-30195328_zps7042c3ac.jpg...
Forum: Renovations & New Construction 01-27-15, 01:09 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 28,303
Posted By Erich_870
Finally have some movement on this project. I...

Finally have some movement on this project. I received my Honeywell wireless relay and thermostats and installed them last night.
...
Forum: Renovations & New Construction 11-18-14, 06:08 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 28,303
Posted By Erich_870
Great advice! I'll be working on the inside...

Great advice!

I'll be working on the inside of my crawlspace. Opening up the outside perimeter isn't feasible for most of my house due to things like porches, asphalt and concrete walks, ect.
...
Forum: Renovations & New Construction 11-17-14, 11:17 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 28,303
Posted By Erich_870
It's 8" of the pink foam board, which seemed...

It's 8" of the pink foam board, which seemed crazy to me!

I can handle 4".

Erich
Forum: Renovations & New Construction 11-17-14, 12:34 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 28,303
Posted By Erich_870
A couple of updates. I got a hold of my...

A couple of updates.

I got a hold of my energy rater and got a couple of things clarified and worked out:

1.2 Replace primary heating system with 84% AFUE.

He ran the numbers again and...
Forum: Renovations & New Construction 11-02-14, 05:25 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 28,303
Posted By Erich_870
I agree. I really like the high efficiency,...

I agree. I really like the high efficiency, 92.6%, but the cost is too much. I called the manufacturer to see if they made something in the 80-84% range and the customer service gal couldn't find...
Forum: Renovations & New Construction 11-01-14, 08:51 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 28,303
Posted By Erich_870
I don't have a clue what that means. Erich

I don't have a clue what that means.

Erich
Forum: Renovations & New Construction 11-01-14, 02:49 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 28,303
Posted By Erich_870
So the authorized improvements break down into...

So the authorized improvements break down into several categories:

1. Heater replacement and controls
1.1 Install programmable thermostat
1.2 Replace primary heating system with 84% AFUE...
Forum: Renovations & New Construction 10-29-14, 01:11 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 28,303
Posted By Erich_870
Thanks for heating suggestions, there are some...

Thanks for heating suggestions, there are some good options there.

I currently have a Rannai Energysaver 1004F as my main heat source down stairs so that's the one he's referencing for...
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