A rennovation exploration

Insulation Delima Solved - we hope

Yesterday it was about 615 degrees upstairs. Fortunately we seem to have found a partial solution to the issue. We took a trip to Extra Building Supply and managed to secure two pallets of polyiso insulation for $250 plus tax, plus home depot van rental. All told it was about $300. We should now have enough to get the ceiling to R24. A massive upgrade from the previously installed and thuroughly ruined r11 batting. The beauty of the purchase is that we would have paid $23.89 per sheet for this stuff at one of the big box stores. Score one for the little guy.

During the deconstruction of the upstairs walls we also located a new vent by removing some seriously moldy insulation. Jose Handyman must have thought it would be a good idea to pack the vent full of insulation and then drywall over that. Fortunately there was something of a cover on the roof. Unfortunately the insulation prevents any of the hot air from escaping and we have a master bedroom warm enough to cure pottery.

more to come, (including pics!) soon...

posted by Our House @ 11:25 AM