insulation

Hey Guys, I checked forum titles and didn't find anything related to this so I'm sorry if it has already been discussed! Also not sure if insulation is normally discussed on this site but I'm desperate and just want to finish this project. I have an insulation question regarding a cathedral...

I am finishing my basement, and have a question on insulation. The home builders installed a fiberglass "blanket" drape over the entire cement foundation walls of the basement. This drape has a plastic layer that faces the living area, I am assuming acting as a vapor barrier. When the basement...

First post so bear with me... I am working on air sealing for my 1965 ranch style home in NJ, and noticed that the insulation in the attic above the tiled shower is black and brittle (kraft paper) and falling apart. I want to remove the existing R-12 and add a significant increase in R value...

Background: The previous owner of the house ran pipes for an addition through the attic of the garage. The first 3 years we lived there, we had only problems with freezing in extreme temperatures as our heat pump was up there, which apparently generated sufficient heat to keep anything from...

I live in a 100+ year old house in Seattle. The house sits on a concrete foundation with a 2x6 wood ponywall in the basement. The basement was recently retrofitted to bring it up to code with regards to seismic activity. This includes covering the pony wall with plywood to help deal with...

Although I’ve done a lot of research, I keep running up against conflicting information and I’m helping you can help me sort it all out. I’m in Seattle (Zone 4) and am constructing a passive wine cellar in a corner of my basement. The majority of the two exterior walls are below grade and...