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Even though it's heavily treated with fire-retardant chemicals prior to installation, it is a recognized fire hazard by the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). Spray foam insulation will ignite at 700°F.
Sheds can be attached to a house if your city, county, state, and neighborhood codes permit it. However, it's easiest to secure a shed to a house...
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Enter the she shed: Traditionally an outdoor shed converted for use as a spot for entertainment, rest, and relaxation, a she shed can be any...
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Learn More »When you’re thinking about any product for your home, health and safety are obviously a priority—and insulation is no different. When it comes to health and safety properties, not all types of insulation are equal.
A 400 amp-hour 6 volt battery can provide around 2.4 kilowatt hours of power. A three-day battery bank planned to provide 90 kilowatt-hours of...
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This is a question that we get asked a lot. The simple answer is yes, barn doors are definitely in fashion!
Read More »Fiberglass and mineral wool insulation are the most thoroughly tested insulation material available. The International Agency of Research on Cancer (IARC), the US National Toxicology Program (NTP) and the California Office of Environmental Health Hazard and Assessment have all stated that fiberglass and mineral wool thermal and acoustic insulations are not considered classified as carcinogens. Cellulose insulation Questions about the health and safety aspects of cellulose insulation persist in the building industry because very little medical or scientific testing of the products has been conducted. There’s still a need for full toxicological testing of dust from cellulose building insulation and dust from pure cellulose fibers. 3 Safety conclusions can’t really be drawn until extensive testing is completed. Questions about the health and safety aspects of cellulose insulation persist in the building industry because very little medical or scientific testing of the products has been conducted. There’s still a need for full toxicological testing of dust from cellulose building insulation and dust from pure cellulose fibers. Safety conclusions can’t really be drawn until extensive testing is completed. Spray foam The safety of spray foam insulation is still being evaluated. If you’re worried about the impact of chemicals on your home and family, you’ll want to learn more about the chemical components of spray foam. According to the California Department of Toxic Substance Control, one of the main ingredients in spray foam, methylene diphenyl diisocyanate, could pose a number of health risks, including lung damage and asthma. See More – + Methylene diphenyl diisocyanate is known to damage lungs, cause asthma, and trigger asthma attacks in workers who install foam, per to the California Department of Toxic Substances Control. The US EPA has made comparable statements, detailed here. Different spray foam manufacturers publish different guidelines for length of evacuation times during installation and curing. Note that there are no established evacuation timelines from any government agency.
Concrete slabs can be constructed very easily and are cheaper than pier and beam foundations. However, you should know that repairing and...
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How to Make Your Small Workshop Feel Bigger Paint your space. Install bright LED shop lights. Make your tools mobile to maximize workshop space....
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Learn More »Mold can grow in any environment where there’s moisture and food for mold spores, so many organic materials can be food for mold. Even though some products claim to be mold-resistant, mold can grow on ANY surface under moist conditions if organic material exists to support the spores. Some considerations when insulating to avoid mold: Fiberglass , mineral wool , and spray foam insulation are all inorganic, and therefore don’t feed mold growth. , , and are all inorganic, and therefore don’t feed mold growth. Cellulose insulation is composed of organic material, so it can be a food source for mold unless properly treated with chemicals or other agents that can prevent or inhibit mold growth. Mold can grow on all insulation types, but not all insulation products provide a food source for mold growth.
Channel or trench drain installation costs around $30 to $100 per linear foot. Complex installs might run $150 per linear foot. The price of the...
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When to Start Seeds. As a general rule, seeds need to be started four to six weeks before the date of the last frost. Seed starting times are...
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Basswood blanks Basswood blanks can be found easily and are a great wood to start learning to carve on, since it is malleable and inexpensive....
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We'd always recommend laying a weed resistant membrane under your gravel. This helps to prevent weeds, whilst being permeable to water and air, and...
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