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  1. Jeffrey Olson
    Hello All, I really appreciate all of your responses. I am a bit freaked out about spending a bunch of money on the roof - on the one hand my existing is way past it's prime and I can't wait another year to get that done. So, it seems an opportune time to get 'er done right in an energy efficient way. New windows, better wall insulation, better sealing to prevent warm air from escaping into attic crawl space are all on the docket. If I did interior (rafter bay) insulation - should there be a vapor retarder (6 mil plastic) between the underside of the roof deck and the insulation? Is icynene a spray-on product? Cheers, Jeff
  2. Jeffrey Olson
    Hello Kurt, I don't have digital pics. It is a 1.5 story expansion. Previous attic is now marginally livable with knee walls running parallel with ridgepole. There is currently some fiberglass insulation on the interior side of the roof decking. There is no ceiling insulation past the knee walls ( in the crawl space). In general, the house is poorly insulated - 1955 era balsam wool. Did I read that you are a boatbuilder as well? Cheers, Jeff
  3. Jeffrey Olson
    Hello All, Am considering having licensed, bonded, insured contractor install isocyanurate panels (sheathed in oriented particle board)on top of roof decking, synthetic roofing felt over that, and 30 architectural shingle over that. Will have strutural eng take a look to determine if roof is strong enough for this weight (and frequent heavy snowfalls). What worries should I have? What energy cost savings might I expect? Dramatic? Might this qualify for energy tax credit? Thanks, Jeff
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