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Owens Corning information on compressing insulation, http://www.owenscorning.com/around/insulation/CompressionChart.xls R19 compressed to 3 1/2" results in an R13 value, why pay for R19 when purchasing R13 is cheaper and won't cause sheet rock bulge? The R value drops are staggering! 3 1/2"...

Well....... According to the California Energy Commision...... http://www.consumerenergycenter.org/home/construction/insulation.html "You can greatly increase the energy efficiency and comfort of a home by installing insulation with an R-value higher than the minimum requirements. But to truly...

Bad info.... Ignore! Dave

Strip off two inches. Its easy to do, messy but easy. Insulation works by trapping pockets of dead air between the fibers, compress the fibers and you've squeezed out your dead air space thus no insulating properties exist any longer. Now all you have is compressed fiberglass. Fiberglass...

With all due respect, you didn't say if YOU were going to do the work. I figured why waste time typing a solution if you don't have the skills tools or time to undertake the project. Yes, people without skills DO come on here and post questions whose ultimate solution far outstrips their...

I think a big question is do you have skills? Some of us are multi talented and some of us are all thumbs and make repairs via checkbook. If you are a can do guy, save it, it won't cost a lot of cash but you will need tools time and skills. If you are "mr checkbook", knock it down and have a...

What kind of roof, not all roofers do all types of roofing. Hot asphalt Rolled roofing Asphalt impregnated shingles Metal roofing Wooden roofing Slate roofing Modern composite roofing Tile roofing ??????????

Do you have building codes in your town? If yes, you better go ask for proper Installation guidelines, it can cost you a big bucket of money! Traps? Does it freeze where you live? Barn heated? The water in the traps will freeze. Dave

Whatever...... I guess years of experience with crawl spaces, old rotten wood outbuildings and having seen massive growths of fungi growth under buildings have left me a tad jaded I guess. How much moisture do you think comes out of bare earth? Just for fun, take a chunk of clear plastic and...

Well then.....someone screwed up! A diamond saw is in your future if you want it fixed......or........ get a broom, after it rains sweep away the puddle. Fast, cheap, easy and very low tech! Dave

You've created so many long term water and moisture issues that it is hard to say how to proceed. You can't simply bury a wooden building in soil and stone, or even pour a concrete ramp to the door, the collected water WILL rot out the structure, yes, even the pressure treats unless that...

Asphalt driveway? Get a torch, the kind they use for hot roofs or burning weeds out, heat the asphalt on the street side of the depression. Now with a powered tamper (you can rent them) start pounding out a shallow swale so the puddle drains towards the street. If going towards the grass on...

Not stupid simple like the bolt and nut, but easy enough to make with wood scrap and miscellaneous hardware, thanks for posting! Sometimes I think I'm fairly clever and often come up with simple solutions to problems, but coming up with something to hold these sprockets using a simple and quick...

Dang! That's just stupid simple! :bowdown: Dave

Would you have a photo of your wooden setup you can post on here? Thanks! Dave

I replaced the timing belt on a 2003 Volvo S40 the other night for a buddy. What a pain in the A$$ to keep the cam gears in place when set on the timing marks! I realized I need yet another tool in my tool box! :beer: But which one? Or do I need more than one? I mostly work on "imported"...

How in God's name do you expect local feedback when you have not disclosed where you are? If you would mention a major local town or city but even a State, it would help you in your quest for local information. Dave

That's simply beautiful! :bowdown: Dave

Dunkin Donuts out of buisness in Jersey?!?!? Say it ain't so!

It depends how much space is between the left edge of the left door and the wall. If you've got five or six feet, that's plenty, if that door hugs the wall.... Use the center bay. The wall will be the drivers side, it will be very annoying to have it be a tight fit. Dave