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The bottom row of hardboard sheathing along the cement of the driveway/sidewalk has some water damage. Behind the Masonite is Buffalo Board. It appears intact, but I was wondering if I should cut out & replace any of it. A friend told me to avoid that if possible. MyFixitUpLife Answers. It seems like you have [...]
There’s more to the Before and After-Shock story—everything from customer service to insulation details, that I think are worth going into for old house owners and contractors. So here’s a recap of the story and some new thoughts. Recap. After installing a new roof on an old house the homeowner called me. After mondo-moist [...]
I’d say TAP Insulation’s blow-in attic insulation is a triple threat, but that’s not doing it justice. First, it serves its main master—insulating your house’s hottest spot efficiently. According to the company, TAP is 32% more energy efficient than traditional insulation. Second, the natural borates in the material serve as an insect repellent, notably the [...]
http://www.TAPinsulation.com I’d say TAP Insulation’s blow-in attic insulation is a triple threat, but that’s not doing it justice. First, it serves its main master—insulating your house’s hottest spot efficiently. According to the company, TAP is 32% more energy efficient than traditional insulation. Second, the natural borates in the material serve as an insect repellent, [...]
MyFixitUpLife is taking you on an Extreme Makeover: The International Builders’ Show edition with senior producer Diane Korman inside the world of DuPont. We’ll be talking hot new design app, fresh colors, and locking down on smart weatherization to keep your family snug through every season. Mark & Theresa talk weatherization w/ Alan Hubbell [...]
On this edition of MyFixitUpLife, Mark and Theresa are sharing what’s new from inside the world of CertainTeed from the International Builders’ Show. Join Mark and Theresa as they share news about solar power roofing, sustainable insulation and a product from CertainTeed that can save you 10% or more in heating costs. Dr. Anna Marie, [...]
Mark and Theresa are sharing what’s new from inside the world of CertainTeed from the International Builders’ Show. CertainTeed’s ground-breaking gypsum board AirRenew actively removes volatile organic compounds (VOC), specifically formaldehyde and aldehydes, circulating indoors for 75 years, contributing to a healthy indoor air quality. Their Sustainable Insulation is made with recycled and renewable content [...]
Question: I’m gutting my kitchen and the entire room is open framing. Before I hang new ‘rock’ what’s your .02 cents on insulating interior walls? Answer: Click below to read on HGTVpro.com
“First, a mold fact: Mold needs three things to grow–a food source (usually wood or paper-backed drywall), proper temperature (warm), and moisture. Take one of these three things away, the mold can no longer grow. So, with that in mind, the reason newer homes are more subject to mold problems is because they have something [...]
Great tools and terrific products team up to help us warm up and green up our kitchen. Watch the video to learn about the project and check out the tools! We used three Dow projects to get our kitchen sealed from the weather: Great Stuff, Rigid Foam Insulation, and SAFETOUCH Fiberglass-Free Insulation. The Insul-Knife and [...]
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