Re:Insulation: First the body, then the home (2011)
by bluGill on Tuesday January 31, 2023 @08:44AM
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The important part is there is exactly one barrier that water cannot get through. Spray foam is generally good. there are different spray foams as well. Open cell and closed cell work completely different.
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Re:Insulation: First the body, then the home (2011)
by sidewndr46 on Tuesday January 31, 2023 @11:02AM
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Not if that barrier traps water against regular wooden framing members
Re:Insulation: First the body, then the home (2011)
by bluGill on Tuesday January 31, 2023 @01:10PM
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Water will move through the wood framing to the other side and out. It takes a little longer, but we have plenty of time. It is when the water cannot get out either side that you have a problem.
Re:Insulation: First the body, then the home (2011)
by klondike_klive on Wednesday February 01, 2023 @06:55AM
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I am hopeful that the +100r old timbers haven't suffered, unfortunately it's becoming an issue for mortgage companies, who seem to be refusing to lend as a blanket policy. We have a roof guy coming tomorrow to check out the situation though so fingers crossed. We're prepared to have it removed if necessary but aren't relishing the extra cost or the upheaval of clearing the loft.