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How do I insulate this space with the electrical panel and fill in the space below?
This IAEI article provides background on working space rules in Canadian Electrical Code, and shows the changes in language over time. (parts quoted below) Article is from 10 years back, though. ...
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Insulation in exposed beam kitchen restoration
The only thing above them is roof - so insulate the roof. You can insulate on top of the present waterproof membrane (if you are careful not to damage it while insulating) or you can insulate and add ...
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Do I need insulation under electric floor heating in appartment bathroom?
If you wish to keep the current level of the floor you are limited to 3cm thickness total, including tiles. This is too little to install insulation.
You could add some minimal foam pads and make the ...
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Do I need insulation under electric floor heating in appartment bathroom?
just have insulation directly under your heated mat , over concrete so that the heat is spread out evenly. regardless of heat loss , just more comfortable not to be able to feel hot and cold spots ...
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Condensation/mold on ceiling in bedroom + high humidity
The area being exposed to cold air above will encourage condensation from the inside air.
You need more insulation, or baffles to keep the insulation out of any soffit vent we can't see, and then more ...
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Trying to insulate a radiator steam pipe exposed in my bedroom
A fairly common way to deal with this is to wrap a fairly thick manila or sisal rope around the pipe. I've seen this in many apartments. It is cheap and easy, non-toxic, and works well unless you have ...
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Trying to insulate a radiator steam pipe exposed in my bedroom
If it's a steam pipe, not a hot water pipe, you'll have to stick with an insulation that will take 250°F/121°C and that will likely be fiberglass. I mean, you could use silica-free ceramic fiber ...
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Why isn't my window insulation film shrinking with heat from my blow dryer?
Make sure you buy the indoor variety. It's not always easy to tell the difference. Happened to me a month ago
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Stopping draught between bottom of plasterboard and floor UK
I have/had a similar problem. Loft insulation helped for a while but didn't stop the draught completely.
I managed to contrive a long enough extension tube for my expanding foam gun to reach the wall ...
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Stopping draught between bottom of plasterboard and floor UK
Caulking or caulking with backer board/rod if gap is big.
If bigger than a gap, then fill before caulking. Fill would be a similar panel to the wall with sealing on the back/wall side.
In the future ...
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Newly installed patio door with gap between fixed and sliding doors
From the pictures it appears the door is too large for the frame.
When closed, the frames should overlap and seal that gap.
The only time you should be able to get your fingers in there like that is ...
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Protect deck wooden ceiling from outdoor gas heater
It is very likely that the ceiling will be damaged. Personally, I would not use it.
If you are intent on using this heater, then you could use some high temperature flue tape and tape up an area a ...
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How to insulate Rim Joist with no sill plate?
I'd probably start with aerobarrier which is a great air sealing option and won't fill up these cavities like spray foaming will. aerobarrier is a latex caulk like sealant so it also won't eventually ...
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Advice on electrical socket fixing into wood fibre internal wall insulation
Could you use a dry lining back box:
The yellow tangs are designed to fold out from inside and grip plasterboard from behind. You don't have a gap to do that, but maybe you could modify them to ...
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Struggling to find an installer to insulate the cavities in my loft
I suppose you have several choices:
Blown insulation, eg cellulose
Spray foam
Shove wool batts (eg Rockwool) into the gap
Insulate from below, ie insulated ceiling board
#1 and #2 need a ...
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Struggling to find an installer to insulate the cavities in my loft
Insulation companies aren't interested in putzy work like this. They want speed and volume to find a profit. You probably need an experienced handyperson who's willing to take the time to resolve all ...
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Any tricks for dealing with blown-in insulation when replacing recessed LED lights?
If you have blown-in above, it's generally attic space, no? Attic space to which you should (in theory) have access? Just go up there and scoop as much of the cellulose away from the pot before you ...
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Any tricks for dealing with blown-in insulation when replacing recessed LED lights?
The newer LED fixtures can be covered by insulation. This should be written on the fixture itself. If you cant see it, then perhaps visit a few lighting stores and find the same unit and ask the ...
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How to best insulate my garage roof
What is that, USDA Zone 5? With just the soffit vents, the code requires 1 ft² of vent area per 150 ft² of floor area. The code required them, so there they are.
The code provides for enclosed rafters ...
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