Would you trust this to hang a fan from?

I sure would..it's in your in laws spare bedroom right?...perfect...put the fan on high!

 

Lol well played. Sadly it's going to be in my daughters room so it will be secure.

 

Where are you located ? Just wondering why thats not a gasketed vapour barrier box

 

*evil laugh*

 

Northern Colorado. Not sure why they aren't used. He is a cheap ass?

 

Do you guys use a plastic interior vapour / air barrier in your area as standard practice ?

 

No idea. Forgive my ignorance.

 

No worries , different areas use different methods , just curious

 

It's been an interesting process to see this house being built. I've done quite a bit of remodeling and have had to point out a few issues here and there. Some of the upgrades have been worth it, but things like this fan box and insulating my garage are totally not, $1,700 for some damn drywall and insulation.... yeah no.

 

I wouldn't but I'll admit I'm one of those overbuild it guys (maybe almost OCD about it).

Does it meet code? How does it feel? Are framed 16"oc or?

Is the builder concerned with inspection or is it about you paying him to add more structure?

 

Hilti makes it among others

I pretty much use Hilti foam in my gun exclusively , mostly their low expanding product for around doors and windows

 

I can buy it at my lumber store

 

Yep, its some real "great" stuff.

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