Attics & Insulation

393 topics in this forum

1. Low slope roof insulation question

   By Whalen68, September 28, 2023
   • 2 replies
   • 3.4k views
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   • hausdok
   • October 1, 2023

2. Vermiculite Insulation 1 2

   By Neal Lewis, February 14, 2012
   • 48 replies
   • 21.8k views
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   • Howard L. Rennie
   • October 8, 2021

3. PREMIUM BRAND High Density BUILDING INSULATION

   By emandelcorn, February 9, 2011
   • 10 replies
   • 12.2k views
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   • Jim Katen
   • March 28, 2021

4. attic ventilation/insulation

   By David Meiland, March 4, 2013
   • 19 replies
   • 4.8k views
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   • Whalen68
   • February 18, 2021

5. Does a firewall prevent mold from spreading

   By daytonafuture, September 14, 2015
   • 6 replies
   • 7.3k views
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   • Jim Katen
   • January 7, 2021

6. Fireblocking in a two+ family dwelling

   By drw, August 8, 2007
   • 3 replies
   • 3.4k views
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   • Mike Lamb
   • December 18, 2020

7. Attic Toothpaste

   By Mark P, May 30, 2020
   • 5 replies
   • 5.2k views
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   • Mark P
   • June 1, 2020

8. double hung attic windows

   By Whalen68, April 13, 2020
   • 2 replies
   • 1.6k views
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   • Les
   • April 14, 2020

9. Townhouse Firewall

   By Tom Breslawski, March 19, 2020
   • 7 replies
   • 4.6k views
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   • hausdok
   • March 25, 2020

10. Article: Why NOT to move things during a home inspection

    By InspectorPro Insurance, November 18, 2019   

    • general liability
    • risk management
    • (and 3 more)

      Tagged with:

      • general liability
      • risk management
      • insurance
      • attic
      • standards of practice
    • 4 replies
    • 2.6k views
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    • Erby
    • November 19, 2019

11. Name of insulation?

    By Mike Lamb, October 19, 2019
    • 13 replies
    • 2.6k views
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    • Chad Fabry
    • October 29, 2019

12. Charred rafters Repaired?

    By castleinspector, February 27, 2011
    • 14 replies
    • 19k views
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    • Jim Katen
    • March 15, 2019

13. Wood Pellet Insulation

    By Jim Katen, July 12, 2017   

    • pellet
    • wood
    • (and 2 more)

      Tagged with:

      • pellet
      • wood
      • insulation
      • cubes
    • 14 replies
    • 5.3k views
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    • Perfect Home Inspection
    • October 9, 2018

14. can i insulate over paperback insulation or do i have to remove it.

    By nash, September 14, 2018
    • 6 replies
    • 2.6k views
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    • John Kogel
    • September 26, 2018

15. What is this?

    By Tom Breslawski, February 2, 2018
    • 13 replies
    • 8.3k views
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    • RK52
    • February 7, 2018

16. 1969 home roof

    By josephsapien, November 5, 2017
    • 0 replies
    • 1.6k views
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    • josephsapien
    • November 5, 2017

17. Spray foam on party wall

    By Gibsonguy, April 28, 2017   

    • fire rating
    • party wall
    • 12 replies
    • 5.6k views
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    • mjr6550
    • May 4, 2017

18. Perlite?

    By AmeriSpecguy, March 29, 2017
    • 4 replies
    • 2.3k views
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    • AmeriSpecguy
    • March 29, 2017

19. What is this insulation?

    By David Meiland, March 9, 2017
    • 1 reply
    • 2k views
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    • David Meiland
    • March 9, 2017

20. Open Cell vs. Closed Cell

    By Jerry Simon, February 28, 2017
    • 6 replies
    • 2.5k views
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    • Jerry Simon
    • February 28, 2017

21. help with insulation ID

    By John Dirks Jr, February 19, 2017
    • 3 replies
    • 1.6k views
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    • John Dirks Jr
    • February 19, 2017

22. Collapsed Firewall in townhouse

    By Annieokie, January 20, 2017
    • 17 replies
    • 4.4k views
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    • Annieokie
    • January 20, 2017

23. SPF Closed cell lingering smell & off-color

    By CORJB, November 8, 2016
    • 21 replies
    • 4.1k views
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    • CORJB
    • November 8, 2016

24. Microbial in a vented attic

    By Inspector1, September 13, 2016
    • 9 replies
    • 2.7k views
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    • Inspector1
    • September 13, 2016

25. What do y'all say about I Joist Insulation

    By Erby, September 13, 2016
    • 8 replies
    • 2.8k views
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    • Erby
    • September 13, 2016