Recent content by robr2

The general rule is to avoid double vapor barriers. The kraft paper acts as one and the plastic acts as the other. The issue is that any moisture that gets through one may not get through the second and condense between them. Neither one of them is 100% impermeable so I would avoid doing...

Consider skyrocket junipers - grows to about 20', non invasive, tall and skinny, evergreen so no leaves.

Full disclosure: I represent a line of electric radiant heating systems. For heating an area like you have, plan on using about 24 watts per sq ft while it is running. How long it runs for is all relative to temp, insulation, heat loss, et al. On a 56x30 area you have 1680 sq ft x 24 = 40320...

I concur that calling an insulation company is the best way to go. They come in and are out very quickly and deal with the mess and itch. I had an addition done for about the same amount as buying the insulation myself.

Will you be getting the concrete deliverd or mixing it yourself? If it is the former, it may be worthwhile having a pumper come as well. With a pumper you're not paying guys to run back and forth with wheelbarrows and risking damage to both property and people. Have you considered using...

Disclaimer - my company represents a line of the below product. Electric radiant is another possibility. It eliminates the need for a boiler and the associated regular maintenance costs. It most likely will cost more to run but upfront costs may be much less expensive. YMMV

I'm a newbie here. I just added a 26 x 26 garage and am starting to outfit it. I installed (2) Firex heat detectors as per code in MA that are hard wired w/ a battery backup and interconnected with the rest of the smoke and CO detectors. The inspector noted that although there is nothing to...