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The concept about 20 but the actual building of it really only became feasible in the last year

 

From one shed to another...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HLjS3gzHetA

 

Oct hopefully

 

I have an insulation question.
Using a thermal imaging camera I discovered a few voids in the walls of my house (built in 1926).
They are mainly above the windows and in a wall next to a radiator.
What is the best way to add insulation in those voids?
Thanks.

Bedroom #2 - above window


Upstairs hallway - above window


Bathroom - above window


Bedroom #3 - wall to the left of radiator


Bedroom #3 - wall to the right of radiator

 

Depending on the framing style. You could do blown in small holes to patch.

 

Also handy if you need to break into someones car. At least that's what a friend told me.

 

When laying ceramic tile on a slab is there any quality difference between a paintable ant-fracture vs the felt sheet kind?

 

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Doesn't that deviate from your standard practice of building the foundation in freezing mud and snow?

 

Yeah but it will probably be pouring rain so there is that

 

We always use Ditra

 

Do you know what the primary difference is between the materials?

I will keep Ditra on my materials list.

 

Not an expert but this is what I was thinking as well.

 

Your looking for an uncoupling membrane. And really depends on the size, age and if there are control joints or cracks.

If it's a small area a hood thinset and wetting the area down would suffice. If its larger goes over any cracks or control joints an uncoupling membrane( ditra ect.) Is recommended.

 

As mentioned before u could dense pack some cellulose in the wall areas by the radiators with a blower. However, for this small of an area I would go with something like this: https://sprayfoamkit.com/mobile/filling-existing-walls/
high dollar but will save with refinishing cuz it’s a much smaller hole

Those areas over the windows seem to have some air infiltration based on the focused heat source. Or maybe they just forgot to insulate above the headers and the heat is moving around the plate. In either case the foam would be a better air barrier than cellulose.

 

Thanks.
Appreciate the response. Will check that stuff out.

 

Perfect info Thank you.