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Forum: Renovations & New Construction 11-23-15, 08:10 PM
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Posted By jeff5may
Well, 99 percent of the insulating is now done. I...

Well, 99 percent of the insulating is now done. I have to say, for an old detached garage, the place is actually comfortable now. The parts of the building that I sealed up with foam leaked a lot...
Forum: Renovations & New Construction 11-12-15, 10:19 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 9,095
Posted By jeff5may
Progress pics: 6216 This is how much wall you...

Progress pics:
6216
This is how much wall you can fill with one bundle of 23" wide batts.
6217
Since the rmax and pink panther has gone in, my buddy is now convinced that doing the underside of...
Forum: Renovations & New Construction 10-11-15, 03:01 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 9,095
Posted By jeff5may
I haven't convinced dude about his roof yet....

I haven't convinced dude about his roof yet. That's why I began with the wall and soffit sealing. He is convinced that the corrugated white roof and the felt paper under it will reject enough heat...
Forum: Renovations & New Construction 10-11-15, 12:02 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 9,095
Posted By jeff5may
Actually, that's how I did the last round of...

Actually, that's how I did the last round of sealing on the space: with the door open, any drafty spots revealed themselves. All those blocked-in cavities became very still and quiet where the foam...
Forum: Renovations & New Construction 10-09-15, 08:13 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 9,095
Posted By jeff5may
OK, so phase 1 is almost done. I found a bargain...

OK, so phase 1 is almost done. I found a bargain on the pro-size BOSS spray foam at the local indoor flea market for $3 a can. Played around with caulking the outside vs just filling from within and...
Forum: Renovations & New Construction 10-02-15, 08:53 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 9,095
Posted By jeff5may
Well here we go. The first phase of the project...

Well here we go. The first phase of the project will be just as gtojohn said. Spray foam and half inch blue xps to block in the eaves from the inside. No caulking the outside, Mr dude might put on...
Forum: Renovations & New Construction 09-27-15, 11:09 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 9,095
Posted By jeff5may
I stopped by the big box stores today to see what...

I stopped by the big box stores today to see what they have in stock. The only size of polyiso they carry is half inch. They were both completely out of 1 inch xps, plenty of 2 inch in stock. They...
Forum: Renovations & New Construction 09-26-15, 11:01 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 9,095
Posted By jeff5may
More details of outside: ...

More details of outside:

http://i1326.photobucket.com/albums/u654/jeff5may/shed%20garage/IMAG0030_zpszg1i0uqe.jpg
Front corner gaps
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Forum: Renovations & New Construction 09-26-15, 10:45 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 9,095
Posted By jeff5may
More pics: ...

More pics:
http://i1326.photobucket.com/albums/u654/jeff5may/shed%20garage/IMAG0033_zps0fxdmuuc.jpg
Inside of front wall
...
Forum: Renovations & New Construction 09-25-15, 08:59 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 9,095
Posted By jeff5may
How to insulate this outbuilding?

My cousin-in-law has a detached garage he wants to insulate. He has commissioned me to help and provide guidance. I need some expert opinions on how to approach this task, as the job at hand is...
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