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After the insulation is in place you will want to add a vapor retarder, sometimes called a vapor barrier, if you need one. Not every wall does. A vapor retarder is a material used to prevent water vapor from diffusing into the wall, ceiling or floor during the cold winter.
A great place for a man cave is the basement. The appraised value of finished basement space is generally 50% to 60% of the value of the main level...
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Yes, if you decide to let your property, you will need to inform your mortgage provider. You won't be able to let your property under the terms of...
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You're building a wall. Maybe you're putting on an addition or finishing off your basement or maybe you are just about to undergo a major renovation that requires taking the existing wall down to the studs. Whatever your reason you are now looking at finishing a new wall. Whether you are doing it yourself or hiring a contractor it is a helpful to know a little about proper construction. Your first job after the studs are in place is to fill those walls with insulation. If you are not sure if you need insulation in your walls follow along with this flow chart. After the insulation is in place you will want to add a vapor retarder, sometimes called a vapor barrier, if you need one. Not every wall does. A vapor retarder is a material used to prevent water vapor from diffusing into the wall, ceiling or floor during the cold winter. Whether or not you need a vapor retarder hinges on three main factors your climate, your home and the location of the wall you're insulating. To know if you need a vapor retarder, ask yourself a few basic questions:
Reinforced polyethylene plastic sheeting (poly) comes in a variety of thicknesses and strengths. A 6 mil thick poly is commonly used as a vapor...
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In the winter months, when your shed is out of use, it's not getting the air circulation needed and there's nowhere for the moisture to escape....
Read More »A gravel pad (crushed stone) with a lumber perimeter is the best shed foundation option in most cases. We recommend gravel shed foundations because they provide a stable base for your shed to rest on and do a great job of draining water away from the bottom of your shed.
Sheds have exploded in popularity over the past several decades. From being simple, DIY outbuildings, sheds have evolved to include workshops, offices, and even living space. What do all these buildings have in common? They all need some type of shed foundation to support them! Thankfully, the number of shed foundation options is beginning to catch up to the variety of sheds. Here are the 13 top shed foundations that you should consider for your outbuilding. However, if you’re not interested in reading the full list, we’ll save you some time and give you our recommendation for the best shed foundation right away.
Drought-stressed plants are more susceptible to cold damage, so watering plants a few days in advance of a cold snap is beneficial. Watering just...
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Particle board is cheap and lightweight. However, it cannot support heavy loads and swells, and it deforms and even dissolves when exposed to water.
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Cotton is a great thermal insulator – as long as it's dry. Once wet, cotton becomes a poor insulator and does a poor job of preventing hypothermia...
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These are! They guide you every step of the way to complete your dream shed.
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As a general rule of thumb, you should never paint your entire home one singular color. That isn't to say that you can't use the same color in some...
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