Another fine repo

[Robert Jones]

This home had to many items to really post about here, but, here are 2 of the better ones. Speaker wire used to run the exterior motion sensor lights(jumped) from a garage outlet. Bubble wrap used as crawl space vapor barrier. Of course this inspection was described to me as "a nice, clean one for you Rob", I think that is the kiss of death.

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[Terence McCann]

Although bubble wrap is certainly unconventional as insulation I wouldn't write it off entirely. I've never given it much thought before your post but I must say that it has piqued my curiosity. You don't breath in any nasty $hit and air is a good insulator.

I'd need one of those folks with the pocket protectors.

EDIT: From a quick Google search:

Bubble wrap has an R-value of about 2.

Still an interesting subject.

[Robert Jones]

Well considering it is not being used an insulation but as a vapor barrier, I guess plastic is plastic right? I was thinking maybe it was a cheap way to scare off rats since they were prevelant in this crawl as well;) I will say this, it was comfortable, and noisy!

[gtblum]

I will say this, it was comfortable, and noisy!

Hope you don't get a bill from the homeowner for the damage.[]

[Marc]

Reminds me of bubble wrap syndrome. Can't stop popping the bubbles. You weren't tempted, Robert?

Marc

[Brandon Whitmore]

Bubble wrap has an R-value of about 2.

I've heard of people sticking bubble wrap to single paned windows for the added energy efficiency.

[mthomas1]

1) The bubbles go flat after a while.

2) Flammable w/ toxic out-gassing.

[Terence McCann]

1) The bubbles go flat after a while.

Sounds like my stock portfolio.

[Robert Jones]

You have a stock portfolio?

[Nolan Kienitz]

Well, let's see now.

I have a portfolio, but "no" stock. []

[Brandon Whitmore]

2) Flammable w/ toxic out-gassing.

As is about everything else placed in a home, during and after construction.