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Brick claddings have various benefits. We thought we will pin down a few! Comment for any queries for claddings, we will reach out to you! #brickwork #brick #TheBrickStore #brickslips #jalarambricks #architecture #why

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How Do You Soundproof an Existing Wall?

Soundproofing of walls is certainly the way to go when looking to rid an internal environment such as that of a household of external noise. It is usually employed in situations where there is a need to reduce or eliminate external noise pressure without bringing down the walls. Adding soundproofing insulation is one of the […]

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Structural insulated panels (SIPs) are an alternative to #stud #frame construction for homes and small commercial buildings. There are two reasons I build with them. The first is energy efficiency and the second is strength.

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How To Add Insulation To Existing Exterior Walls

Regretting the decision of not insulating your home enough? Yielding high energy bills? Feeling too cold or too humid inside your house?

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Insulation strategy I’ve never seen before. Pinned fiberglass over Closed Cell foam. Anyone else use this? Huge thanks to @mavesconstruction for having me on your job site while visiting...

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the diagram shows how to fix an ex 6 thread cap on a sheet of paper

Last year, my son Keith and his wife Steph bought a small, 1950's ranch style home that had seen better days. The ceiling was cracking, the closets were tiny, no insulation, instead of caulking duct tape was used in the bathroom, it needed a new roof, pipes were clogged....it basically needed a whole lot of love.

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an image of a house with the roof ventilator and insulation diagram below it

I have a room over garage. There is fiberglass insulation in the slanted part of the ceiling. The air behind kneewall can not move up to ridge; hence no ventilation. Is there a method to add baffles (proper vents), or something, to create an air flow from behind knee wall, to ridge. I do have soffit vents under gutters/knee wall area, but there do no good when no venting above. I need ideas on how to get this air to flow. Insulation was installed before drywall, and stapled in. I…

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Theresa Vanderstar | DIY Renos & Home Inspo on Instagram: "Remember this for your next reno! Its worth the extra step for the peace & quiet 😌 #sonopan #renovation #renovations #renovationproject #renovationideas #soundproofing #insulation #insulationinstallation #soundproof #airbnbhomes #renovationlife #diyrenovation #diyrenovations #recommendations #renovationtips #diytips #homerenovation #homereno #homeremodel #homerenovationideas #househacking #rentalincome #incomeproperty…

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This post is sponsored by Zabitat. Our friends were struggling with the exterior entry to their house. They weren't crazy about painting the brick (this is actually his childhood home), but they are also young and hip and they were wanting their home to reflect that a little more, while keeping the brick in its […]

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the inside of an attic with exposed walls and insulation in place to protect it from rain

Earlier this year I got a question about a home that had spray foam insulation in the attic. There's nothing unusual about that. A lot of builders and homeowners are going with spray foam insulation because of the airtightness benefits. But then the questioner mentioned that the spray foam contractor had intentionally left big holes to the outside by not sealing the gable vents.

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a wooden frame with the words vapor barrier when to put one on walls above it

Having vapor barrier walls helps protect the structure of your home from moisture and water damage. However, vapor barrier isn't always required, and unnecessary installation can contribute to damaging your home instead. A vapor barrier walls are recommended when your home is located somewhere with a colder climate to prevent moisture problems from developing. This article will help you understand the circumstances that may require you to install a vapor barrier on your home’s walls.

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a man wearing a hard hat and overalls is painting the walls in his home

Introducing insulating wallpaper and liners into your home could reap instant benefits. Here we look at the pros, cons and how to hang insulating wallpaper

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an overview of the different types of insulation and how it works in this image is described below

Guide describing how to insulate an existing slab floor by adding rigid foam insulation over the slab then installing a floating subfloor.

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Robert Cripps on Instagram: "👀 Have you seen the new product by @akfixna ? Check out Thermcoat! ⬇️ Thermcoat Insulation & Acoustic Professional PU Gun Foam is a top quality heat and sound insulation foam at buildings and houses. Provides a unique, monolithic thermal insulation application without junctures, seams and gaps. An innovative alternative to traditional building insulation methods such as polystyrene heat insulation boards, glass wool and rock wool. Single-component product used…

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