"Jon - Thanks for the comment. The problem with the foam is not that it's uneven, rather it's way too thin, only about 4"maximum. The strapping was done by the framer to even out a sloped ceiling with a duct chase (no…"
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For anyone planning to attend ACI's National conference. We'd like to hear what you're hoping to see/do. Who you're looking forward to seeing. What sessions are you presenting? Maybe even meet up once we're there.See More
Carl Seville replied to Jamie Kaye's discussion Spray Foam vs. Fiberglass - R-value only?"RE My comment regarding closed cell foam on floors, the point I was trying to make is that I wouldn't use open cell foam in a hot climate with a damp crawlspace. With AC on inside, you can create a condensing surface on the underside of the…"
Carl Seville replied to Jamie Kaye's discussion Spray Foam vs. Fiberglass - R-value only?"Some thoughts on spray foam from my experience with it: I have primarily used low density, open cell foam on homes that I have worked and consulted on, and I think it is the best product for roofs in moderate climates. Flexible and porous to water,…"
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Best Building, Retrofitting, or even Auditing Practices - what are they, what should change, what needs to find it's way to the dust bin of history?See More
Carl Seville's video was featuredNorth Vs. South Smackdown Volume 1
The first in a series of excerpts from Carl and Michael's showdown at Affordable Comfort (ACI) in Austin TX. Video courtesy of Hanley Wood http://www4.remodeling.hw.net/remodelingtv/
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