Recent content by jack stand

Yes, the only difference in what I did 18 years ago was I used tyvek under the metal on the girts. Foam was not in the plans at the time and I had to stuff it in-between like you'll have to do also. I found that scoring the outside of the foam *panel would allow me to get longer (l-r) panels...

I'd agree with Mike about 1/4" being rather flimsy. Then none of the "concrete" board is really approved for the direct weather. Painting the Hardy tile backer works well but how you'd handle the joints, I'm not sure. 👍 I do believe that there is a type of construction glue that won't melt the...

I put 1 1/2" in between the wall girts like you suggested, then another layer on top of the girls for a 3" layer that interrupted by the girts but achieves a very good air seal. I would recommend that rather than trying to cut the foam very tight. Just allow for a minimum 1/4" gap around the...

Coil will "oil can" terribly in the dimensions you need. What's your siding (above) going to be? Edit: I wonder if there's a foundation "tar" that's not aggressive with the foam? Painting things like this down low dark kinda makes it go away, at least at a glance. Then there's low foundation...

This is probably a little extreme compared to your plans, but I'd find a used or 2nds rigid foam supplier and put matching (2")? foam on all of the walls especially if you plan on insulating anyway. Locally I can buy 2" foil faced 4x8 foam for under $25/sheet from the Amish. Exterior foam is...

Hydrogen peroxide fixes my occasional well smell. It's been about 8-10 years since I've treated it.

Weld away!

Taking shape! 👍

Thanks, while I got you on the "phone" 😉, Am I correct that sizing was more important for ac (dehumidification) than in a heating mode? I always try to learn or at least correct what I think I know.🫡

Is it true that (beyond equipment capacity) that sizing is not nearly as important with these modulating? variable speed compressor as the older equipment with short cycling? You sound like you know you chit for a truthful answer. I've had several m/s systems installed and I was told this by...

I would suggest that you have no air sealing and a poor installation in general. There's just "going through the motion" insulation jobs that can't be compared to a proper air sealing and a thoughtful installation, even using BS fiberglass. Step up to a "Roxull" mineral type, rigid foam or...

Good for you man! Don't look back and hang out at your buddies shop while it's getting the attention. 👍 Watching is dam near doing.

I tied my pex to the 6x6 mesh that's tied to the rebar on a 2' grid. All above the foam and poly vb.

I've come a long way appreciating the HF value and warranty, but I'm still very skeptical about any of they're "cutting" tools ie; drill bits and saw blades. I will say that a recent Hercules miter saw came with a blue herc blade and seems very close to the brand name. I did see a review about...

They're not as cheap, but if you don't have an oxygen/acetelene rig in your shop for basic freeing or heating of parts along with the cutting abilities, I'd start there.