Recent content by tfinniii

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    Insulating an unvented cathedral ceiling in detached workshop

    You can put foam to roof sheathing ,but should be sealed for no air movement between sheets and sheathing. It will shorten shingle life somewhat.
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    Pole barn conversion

    Just make sure slab does not lock to posts.
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    1" sheet foam insulation?

    Reflective side goes toward sheathing ,but should have space. Is your roof vented ?
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    Help needed for slab insulation

    Maybe put the thermal break an inch or two outside,may help to prevent freezing of door to pad.
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    spray foam under pad

    https://www.buildshownetwork.com/blogs/CLOSED_CELL_SPRAY_FOAM_UNDER_A_CONCRETE_SLAB right click and open in a new tab
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    Sray foam under slab

    Used different location , NOTE you may have to right click and open in new tab for link to work!
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    Sray foam under slab

    https://www.buildshownetwork.com/blogs/CLOSED_CELL_SPRAY_FOAM_UNDER_A_CONCRETE_SLAB interesting
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    Permits

    Always check your deed to see if it has any restrictions in it.
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    Massive Harbor Freight Price Increases

    Nothing like a catalog with 3 different prices on the same item!
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    Tyvek vs Lowes house wrap pole barn

    found orange box tyvek/
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    Gluing Aluminum

    You could check out low temperature aluminum brazing.
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    Vent for short peak?

    The only way would be some collar ties just down from peak with a thru the roof vent.
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    Best way to insulate pole barn.

    Yes , do something for a rodent stop. I stapled tyvex between posts and to purlins, then placed vertical studs and batts between studs then I used cdx and several coats of paint. The tyvex helps stop air infiltrating in and around batts.
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    Radiant floor heat, how to prevent heat loss at garage doors

    I spaced mine 6" apart ,but pulled them back away from door about a foot. placed insulation at outside edge of bldg. and had it down a bit to cement over and a crack groove over it.
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    Radiant heat

    http://radiantdesigninstitute.com/
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