Insulation is any material used to slow the transmission of heat or reduce the transmission of sound. Typical materials include fiberglass, foam, blown cellulose, and reflective foil. This should not be confused with weather stripping.
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PIR/PUR laminated panels…sources? Similar products? (Interior insulated panels)
We have a 1/2 story that was cheaply finished prior to us moving in. Looking into it, it looks like we have 4-5" of fiberglass bat insulation in the ceiling which is, if we're lucky, something like ...
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How do I avoid condensation issues with an insulated garage roof?
Yesterday it was raining (slight overexaggeration of course) :-) inside my garage... Hood of the car was covered with nasty orange water spots. It's an attached garage. There's no garage "ceiling" ...
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What should I do about wet insulation in my attic and walls?
We had a lot of snow this winter. In spring when it melted we got water back up from under the eaves trough in our cottage. We now have water damage in our attic along the north and south walls in the ...
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Should I install drywall or plywood above a drop ceiling to increase the insulation value?
I am currently insulating a new room in my house. I am planning to put up a drop ceiling. I have insulated between my roof trusses. Do I need anything else between my drop ceiling and attic space ...
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How to insulate my garage walls using sheathing
My garage is a pool building type with pressed wood walls and exterior siding. I want to put sheathing on the walls for some insulation. The studs that the exterior wall is attached to are 1.5" x 4" ...
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Can I block a skylight during summer without condensation?
I have a small fixed skylight and figure that during winter it's no problem to block the tunnel at ceiling level as suggested by an answer to a similar diy.stackechange question. (The only difference ...
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Is a PTHP a HVAC option for a super insulated structure?
Is a Packaged Terminal Heat Pump a good HVAC system for a structure that is super insulated or passively insulated assuming the unit is sized and fitted to meet the needs of the structure.
There is ...
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Do I need to add a protective layer to insulation for wall heater?
I am going to install a 4000 watt wall heater to an add on. It is the kind of wall heater that is seated in the wall. i also plan to install insulation in between my wall studs. there will be ...
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Whats the difference between metal and plastic insulation support fixings?
I am putting 30mm of fibre insulation on a party wall and then covering it with 12.5mm soundbloc plasterboard which will then be skimmed. Does it matter whether I use plastic or metal insulation ...
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Would a memory foam topper be a sufficient sound and vibration baffle for Dance Dance Revolution? [closed]
For the past several months, my roommates and I have taken to enjoying varying builds of Dance Dance Revolution in the evenings, inclusive of X, MAX 2, and Supernova 2. I personally have gotten ...
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How do I install a vapor barrier and insulation in an existing floor?
I have a large room in my house that is built over a crawl space. The floor of this room does not have any insulation installed in it. I live in upstate New York so it is my understanding that I ...
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Should I insulate air conditioner coolant pipes?
I recently replaced some rotted insulation on the coolant pipe that runs out of my AC unit and into the evaporator in my house. When cleaning inside the actual AC unit itself I noticed that the ...
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How do I insulate exterior basement wall?
Working from scratch with a bare wall. What do I do? 3 hardware stores have told me 3 different things. We have very cold winters here. Looking for cheapest and highest R value. contractor next door ...
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Can I paint over XPS insulation?
I've a top floor apartment in India which gets almost like an oven during the summers which is like for 9 months out of 12. I've decided to apply under the deck XPS 50mm (nailed to the ceiling). I ...
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What options are available for insulating interior walls myself with minimal damage to the wall?
United State | California
I'd like to insulate the interior walls in my house using a minimally invasive method.
My understanding that is that "blown-in insulation" requires specialized equipment ...
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What is the best removable insulation material?
There is a crack in a wall that I would like to fill with some removable insulation.
It must be removable, as such it should just be a temporary solution.
I know of rockwool and glasswool, but don't ...
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Should I install a moisture barrier behind drywall in house with T1-11 siding?
My home interior walls are thick redwood paneling in the bay area mountains.
i'm about to start removing the wood in my second bedroom and want to install a moisture barrier on the 1 outside wall of ...
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Should I have cavity wall insulation installed?
I have the option to get cavity wall insulation done for free in my home, but i'm not sure if its a good idea or not. I've heard people say it can cause issues with damp, its hard to get out if ...
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Will sealing off rafter spaces and unusable spaces help my attic insulation plan?
I am trying to warm an exercise floor in an unfinished attic and save on heating at the same time. I want to evaluate whether covering the rafters in my attic with various materials will be worthwhile ...
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Is blown-in insulation appropriate for on the foundation block in a crawlspace?
Our home has blown-in insulation on the foundation block in the crawlspace. I've never seen this before. The other homes in the area I've seen had foam board glued to the wall. There doesn't appear ...
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How can I insulate an area without an attic above it?
My laundry room and a walk-in closet are freezing cold. They're on the ground floor in part of the house that is single-story. So, there is no attic above them. How do I insulate these areas when ...
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Is this Home Insulation quote too much? [closed]
Recently got a Home Energy audit and the company provided a quote to perform the following:
- Open Cell foam insulation for Attic ceiling. He didn't measure the attic ceiling square footage, instead ...
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Cost of Sound proof insulation [closed]
I have 1200 sqft area of flooring that is going to be insulated with cotton. The installers say that sound proof insulation is going to cost $1000 more. So that's like almost an extra $0.80 per ...
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Oven Insulation [duplicate]
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How do I replace oven insulation that has been soiled by mice and smells bad?
My oven insulation had to be removed due to it being soiled by mice. The oven is an older ...
