Yes. We insulate existing walls by drilling a small hole (about the size of a quarter) through the exterior or interior of the wall, filling the wall with blown-in insulation product (either cellulose or fiberlass), and patching and priming each hole to reduce visibility.

Answer: Insulate the floor if the building is up on stilts and adding walls to close in below is impossible. This requires that you protect pipes and drains below the floor level. If you can close in the area under the building, insulating the walls will have the following advantages: Costs less to do - usually fewer sq. feet, easier to install, and eliminates having to insulate the mechanical systems. See similar questions...

Down warms without weight. It takes 14 wool blankets to equal the temperature control of one down comforter. Each down cluster traps more air for its weight than any synthetic fiber. Every ounce of down has about two million fluffy filaments that interlock and form a protective layer filled with air that keeps warmth in and cold. Down is wonderfully resilient. You can flatten it and with a good shake it will bounce back to its original loft while providing you with natural warmth. See similar questions...

Both ways of insulating (inside and outside) have different advantages and disadvantages. We recommend insulating basement walls from the outside if possible. This method of insulating is more difficult to do but does save space inside the house. Insulating basement walls from the inside is very common as well though, and is generally a less expensive way to provide thermal protection. See similar questions...

The importance of basement insulation depends on whether the basement is heated. If you heat your basement, or if your furnace or other sources of heat are in the basement, you should insulate the basement walls to contain the heat. If not, you should insulate the basement ceiling to reduce heat loss to the basement and keep your floors warmer. See similar questions...

We typically only need to remove one row of siding to access the wall cavities. We carefully remove a row of siding and drill a hole in each stud bay. We insert a tube into these holes and blow cellulose insulation at high density into the bays. This is known as the dense-pack method. Not only does this increase the thermal resistance of the wall, but it creates a better air barrier against unwanted air exchange between inside and out. See similar questions...

Your choice is simple. Either hire someone to sweep, clean, and paint your fireplace or do it yourself. To put a clean burning product in a filthy fireplace is completely counter productive and has an ill effect on the end product and goals. See similar questions...

Spray polyurethane foam is used primarily to insulate new homes. This is because spray polyurethane foam must be applied to an open cavity. When spray polyurethane foam is injected into a closed wall cavity, the pressure of the expanding foam may damage the wall. Consider insulating an existing home with spray polyurethane foam when you're replacing the exterior siding or doing other major remodeling. See similar questions...

The most common way to fix cladding to a surface is with readily available tile adhesives. Instructions on the tile adhesive should be examined to ensure that it is suitable for the job being undertaken. See similar questions...

The sink and shower walls are covered with a moisture resistant wallboard. Inside the shower the finished walls have pre-moulded shelves for toiletries. All surfaces are designed to be easy to clean. It's a vitreous china low-flow (1.6 gallon) standard toilet with a great track record. We can also install a 'high mount' toilet which is easier on the knees. See similar questions...

No. It's actually a little easier because you can stand right up in the second floor to install insulation....and, depending on the size barn you're building, you can get up to R-90 between the trusses! See similar questions...

All Summer sheds can be easily insulated. Inexpensive polystyrene or fibreglass insulation can be easily fitted between the framing members. The insulation is retained by cross battens which also support the lining boards. Wood effect veneered wallboard is a popular lining but plywood and tongued and grooved cladding are also suitable. See similar questions...

All Summer summerhouses can be easily insulated. Inexpensive polystyrene or fibreglass insulation can be easily fitted between the framing members. The insulation is retained by cross battens which also support the lining boards. Wood effect veneered wallboard is a popular lining but plywood and tongued and grooved cladding are also suitable. See similar questions...

A 6.5" SIP has 5 ½" of foam and provides an R Value of R-23 COMPARED TO a 2x6 dimensional framed wall assembly which provides a system value of R-14 due to thermal bridging at stud locations at 24" o.c. See similar questions...

Greenhouses with polycarbonate glazing provide better insulation than greenhouses glazed with glass. Inexpensive bubble insulation can be easily fitted to the greenhouse frame. Heaters are also available. Selected greenhouses are available with internal partitions to provide for warm areas. Selected greenhouses are available with shading kits to protect plants from scorching. See similar questions...

All Summer playhouses can be easily insulated. Inexpensive polystyrene or fibreglass insulation can be easily fitted between the framing members. The insulation is retained by cross battens which also support the lining boards. Wood effect veneered wallboard is a popular lining but plywood and tongued and grooved cladding are also suitable. See similar questions...

Yes. All of our buildings can be insulated to whatever value you want. Most people insulate the floor and ceilings when they get their kit and then stop there. Some people choose to insulate the walls as well because they plan to stay in their place in winter as well. The choice is yours but we can help you with that. Many of our buildings are what we call "3 season" buildings. They are only used in Spring, Summer, and Fall. Therefore they don't need a lot of insulation. See similar questions...

Because of its three dimensional structure and ability to "loft", each down cluster traps more air for its weight than any synthetic. Every ounce of quality down has about 2 million fluffy filaments that interlock and overlap to form a protective layer of still air that keeps warmth in and cold out. Because of its resilience, you can scrunch it up or flatten it out. All it takes is a good shake for it to fluff up and bounce back to the form that keeps you cozy and warm. See similar questions...

Yes, it is always a good practice to conserve energy and it is typically required to prevent excessive heat transfer from the valve to the actuator. Yes. Be sure the override shaft is pushed completely down and use a 7/16" wrench to turn the actuator. See similar questions...

Insulating means lining your “thermal envelope” - floors, walls, ceilings and ductwork - with materials that don’t readily allow heat to pass through. This will save energy by keeping heat in during the winter and keeping heat out during the summer. The higher the R-value, the better the insulation. Insulations ability to stop the flow of heat is measured by its R-value. The higher the R-value, the more effective it is. See similar questions...