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Forum: Conservation 03-25-09, 06:15 AM
Replies: 47
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Posted By Daox
Thats a good idea Ryland. I had thought about...

Thats a good idea Ryland. I had thought about it, but didn't think it would be that big of a deal. The chimney is currently cut off in the attic. But, there is the exhaust pipe for the gas water...
Forum: Conservation 03-24-09, 02:28 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 52,798
Posted By Daox
I ended up going with the comfort control...

I ended up going with the comfort control cellulose. It was $4 per bag versus the $6.50 for greenfiber. The bags contained the same amount of cellulose. This worked for me mainly I think because...
Forum: Conservation 03-06-09, 09:34 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 52,798
Posted By Daox
I've heard this before. Does anyone who why this...

I've heard this before. Does anyone who why this is, or have any info linking to studies done that prove this?
Forum: Conservation 01-30-09, 11:36 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 52,798
Posted By Daox
It really was easy to be honest. Most of the...

It really was easy to be honest. Most of the hard work was cleaning up the mess from the roofers and figuring out what to do with the odd angled part from the first post. After that, things went...
Forum: Conservation 01-29-09, 09:12 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 52,798
Posted By Daox
Nope, the plastic is there to hold back the...

Nope, the plastic is there to hold back the insulation from going down and clogging the air vent that was made by installing the foam board an inch from the roof itself. Its basically my DIY version...
Forum: Conservation 01-28-09, 05:02 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 52,798
Posted By Daox
Well, about a week ago I blew in my cellulose. I...

Well, about a week ago I blew in my cellulose. I did have some prep work to do. I needed to build a wall around the attic access door out of rigid foam. This could have been made of anything, but...
Forum: Conservation 12-14-08, 09:31 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 52,798
Posted By Daox
I did what larry said and here is the pics. It...

I did what larry said and here is the pics. It looks like theres quite a bit of heat loss going on! You can clearly (expand the pictures) see the snow on the overhang is much thicker than the...
Forum: Conservation 12-09-08, 02:55 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 52,798
Posted By Daox
Thanks Larry. I have read that article before...

Thanks Larry. I have read that article before and its amazing how bad some houses are! I have gone through and sealed pretty much everything. I think there are two more fixture holes that I'll...
Forum: Conservation 12-06-08, 05:32 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 52,798
Posted By Daox
I'll also mention my cousin built a raised...

I'll also mention my cousin built a raised platform to retain at least some storage after the cellulose is blown in. It is large enough for about two 4x8 sheets of plywood. We're not planning on...
Forum: Conservation 12-06-08, 03:06 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 52,798
Posted By Daox
The saga continues. Today I picked up the...

The saga continues. Today I picked up the cellulose, all 50 bags of it. It honestly took up a lot less room than I thought it would. I have it stacked in my garage atm while I get the attic...
Forum: Conservation 12-04-08, 07:32 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 52,798
Posted By Daox
Thanks Tim, thats good to know. I'm actually...

Thanks Tim, thats good to know. I'm actually planning on buying a different brand from a more local chain. I don't know the exact name, but I'll look into it. Its also way cheaper. Its currently...
Forum: Conservation 11-19-08, 12:27 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 52,798
Posted By Daox
When I buy my bags of insulation I get the blower...

When I buy my bags of insulation I get the blower for X hours (based upon number of bags bought) of free rental time.
Forum: Conservation 11-19-08, 10:39 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 52,798
Posted By Daox
It should be quite easy with a blowing machine. ...

It should be quite easy with a blowing machine. I've seen it done, never done it myself though. You just have one person filling up the hopper and the other blowing it all in. Here are a couple...
Forum: Conservation 11-18-08, 01:50 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 52,798
Posted By Daox
Well, I finally found out the two cellulose packs...

Well, I finally found out the two cellulose packs are the same weight. One is $4 and one is $6.50 though. Quite a big difference in price when you are buying 50 packs ($200 vs $325).

However,...
Forum: Conservation 11-13-08, 06:02 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 52,798
Posted By Daox
I finally got back to this project last night...

I finally got back to this project last night (*grumble* too many other fires to put out lately). At the last update, I had installed the foam board on one side of the attic. I also have added...
Forum: Conservation 10-14-08, 08:00 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 52,798
Posted By Daox
This is what I ended up doing with the first half...

This is what I ended up doing with the first half of the attic. The bottom of the angled area has about 1.5"-2" of rockwool in it (~R-3 per inch). I slid in two sheets of 1" thick polyiso...
Forum: Conservation 10-13-08, 06:44 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 52,798
Posted By Daox
I'm not trying to put down a vapor or wind...

I'm not trying to put down a vapor or wind barrier. I was thinking of putting down a sheet of something over the fiberglass insulation so that the cellulose doesn't crush it down. However, after...
Forum: Conservation 10-08-08, 12:35 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 52,798
Posted By Daox
How would you suggest using that for my...

How would you suggest using that for my application?


Edit: Ooooh, you mean for putting over the fiberglass, right?
Forum: Conservation 10-08-08, 10:44 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 52,798
Posted By Daox
Well, this is the week and weekend I'll start...

Well, this is the week and weekend I'll start doing the work. The first concern is getting the soffit ripped out. There is aluminum soffit material on it currently with wood above it. So, it all...
Forum: Conservation 09-30-08, 06:07 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 52,798
Posted By Daox
The attic is right around 700 sq. ft.

The attic is right around 700 sq. ft.
Forum: Conservation 09-29-08, 03:09 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 52,798
Posted By Daox
Nope, no soffit vents at all. I'm sure some air...

Nope, no soffit vents at all. I'm sure some air leaks in from around the trim, but no actual vents.

I was planning on using those foam or plastic chanels if need be. I might have to put two...
Forum: Conservation 09-29-08, 12:16 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 52,798
Posted By Daox
Attic ventilation and insulation

One of my projects that I am really wanting to get done before it gets too cold to work outside is adding additional insulation to the attic. It currently has about 1.5" of rockwool insulation and...
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