Construction Chat was started May 8, 2014, to build community among the construction-inclined.
This weekly chat is hosted by Riggins Construction Thursday mornings at 9:00 a.m. Pacific Time. We’d love you to join us, if you’re free next week.
(I put a reminder in my calendar. Otherwise, even I would forget.)
This week’s topic:
Insulation, suggestion from Window Works.
@RigginsConst Would like to learn more about insulation. #cohosting #ConstChat
— Window Works CA (@WindowWorksCA) June 26, 2014
Below are the questions, as asked, and some highlighted answers. Some weeks there are so many great answers, it’s hard not to include them. I apologize for the length in advance. The purpose of the recap is to give you, the reader, some insight.
Q1: Insulation: Care to define it?
A1.) Insulation protects your home against cold in winter and excess heat in summer #ConstChat
— AEC Daily (@AECdaily) July 31, 2014
A1. On a cold day, insulation is like a fleece jacket. #constchat
— Window Works CA (@WindowWorksCA) July 31, 2014
A1. One of the many products to help your building be more energy efficient. #constchat
— HagerCo (@HagerCo) July 31, 2014
@RigginsConst Q1: Insulation to us necessary to maintain the interior temp of a building, & stabilize the temp of the roof deck. #ConstChat
— DERBIGUM Americas (@DERBIGUM_US) July 31, 2014
A1: The diff between our Canadian butts freezing or making it through the winter. 🙂 But mainly a moisture/temp system #ConstChat
— PSTL Designs (@pstldesigns) July 31, 2014
Q2: What can be insulated?
A2: You name it, insulate for weather or interior for sound #ConstChat
— PSTL Designs (@pstldesigns) July 31, 2014
A2. Walls, floors, ceilings, attics can be insulated. #constchat
— Window Works CA (@WindowWorksCA) July 31, 2014
A2. Walls, roofs, ceilings, windows, flooring. #ConstChat
— Shurtape (@ShurtapeTech) July 31, 2014
@RigginsConst A2: Anything can be insulated: walls, floors, ceilings, our favorite: #ROOFS/ #roofdeck! #ConstChat
— DERBIGUM Americas (@DERBIGUM_US) July 31, 2014
A2. A water heater! Burst water heaters are no fun. #constchat
— HagerCo (@HagerCo) July 31, 2014
Q3: What is a R-Value?
A3.) R-value is measure of thermal resistance used in the building and construction industry. #ConstChat
— AEC Daily (@AECdaily) July 31, 2014
RT @AECdaily A3.) R-value is measure of thermal resistance used in the building and construction industry. #ConstChat
— Shurtape (@ShurtapeTech) July 31, 2014
Q3b: So, the higher the R value the better? Right?
A3. r value=measure of insulation’s ability to resist heat traveling thru it. Higher r-Value = better the thermal performance #constchat
— Window Works CA (@WindowWorksCA) July 31, 2014
Yup yup! @RigginsConst Q3b: So, the higher the R value the better? Right? #ConstChat
— AEC Daily (@AECdaily) July 31, 2014
@RigginsConst R-value's very important to the integrity of a bldg! Measures thermal resistance, the higher the value, the better! #ConstChat
— DERBIGUM Americas (@DERBIGUM_US) July 31, 2014
Q4: What are some types of insulation?
A4.) Some types of insulation include Blanket (batts and rolls), concrete block, foam board and many more. #ConstChat
— AEC Daily (@AECdaily) July 31, 2014
A4. I don't know how well it works but I thought the blue jean recycled insulation was cool. #constchat
— HagerCo (@HagerCo) July 31, 2014
A4. Insulation types include recycled, spray-in, and blown in. #constchat
— Window Works CA (@WindowWorksCA) July 31, 2014
A4 – there are also insulated pipewrap tapes #ConstChat
— Shurtape (@ShurtapeTech) July 31, 2014
@RigginsConst A4: Tons of different types! Our insulation is a poly-iso foam board! http://t.co/CcnScozD2u #ConstChat
— DERBIGUM Americas (@DERBIGUM_US) July 31, 2014
Q4b. Is insulation only for homes?
BOATS :))) RT @RigginsConst: Q4b. Is insulation only for homes? #ConstChat
— PSTL Designs (@pstldesigns) July 31, 2014
A4b. I know we have insulation in our offices. (rain caused leak which brought down a bit of ceiling w/insulation). #constchat
— HagerCo (@HagerCo) July 31, 2014
A4b. No. It can be used for office buildings, boats (TY @pstldesigns), even treehouses (why not?!) #constchat
— Window Works CA (@WindowWorksCA) July 31, 2014
A4b. Have seen a lot of insulation used in tiny homes recently. #constchat
— Window Works CA (@WindowWorksCA) July 31, 2014
Q5: What areas of a home (building) should be insulated?
A5.) Attic, exterior wall, basement, etc. #ConstChat
— AEC Daily (@AECdaily) July 31, 2014
A5. Anything that can be insulated should be insulated. #constchat
— Window Works CA (@WindowWorksCA) July 31, 2014
A5. If there is a room above a garage then the ceiling of the garage should be insulated. #constchat
— HagerCo (@HagerCo) July 31, 2014
@RigginsConst Over insulation (on pipes esp) can lead to a lack of warm air getting to them inwinter, which can cause a pipe burst!
— DERBIGUM Americas (@DERBIGUM_US) July 31, 2014
Q5b: What are signs to look for to know if you are lacking sufficient #insulation? (Asked by @GiffordOttawa)
@GiffordOttawa If you're wearing galoshes and a snow jacket inside, that's a sign that you could need insulation. #constchat
— Window Works CA (@WindowWorksCA) July 31, 2014
A5b. Or in the summer, if you have to drag the kiddy pool inside, that's a sign, too. 😀 #constchat
— Window Works CA (@WindowWorksCA) July 31, 2014
A5b. If the temperature inside isn't the same as the temp your thermostat is set at and the heat or a/c runs constantly. #constchat
— HagerCo (@HagerCo) July 31, 2014
Full Proof way of knowing insulation is good or bad behind walls is through the use of thermal camera #ConstChat
— PSTL Designs (@pstldesigns) July 31, 2014
@WindowWorksCA Up here, lack of snow buildup on roof in winter is a sure sign! Otherwise, we found out w/home inspection #constchat
— Gifford Associates (@GiffordOttawa) July 31, 2014
Q6: What are factors when choosing insulation?
Climate Zones RT @RigginsConst: Q6: What are factors when choosing insulation? #ConstChat
— PSTL Designs (@pstldesigns) July 31, 2014
A6.) Consider climate, home design, and budget when selecting which insulation to choose from. #ConstChat
— AEC Daily (@AECdaily) July 31, 2014
A6: DOE: climate, design, budget. Me: State / City building codes. #ConstChat
— Riggins Construction (@RigginsConst) July 31, 2014
A6. Cost, efficiency (generally, thicker is better–like a blanket), recycled. #constchat
— Window Works CA (@WindowWorksCA) July 31, 2014
@RigginsConst A6: #sustainable, how it is applied and adhered, versatility, stability, VOC content (spray or adhesives)… #ConstChat
— DERBIGUM Americas (@DERBIGUM_US) July 31, 2014
Q7: What are your insulation tips?
A7.) Follow the manufacturer's installation instructions, and always wear the proper protective gear when installing insulation! #ConstChat
— AEC Daily (@AECdaily) July 31, 2014
A7. Generally, more is better. Also, insulate (have an energy assessment to determine where to insulate) before getting solar. #constchat
— Window Works CA (@WindowWorksCA) July 31, 2014
Research all applications for desired end result in section of home. RT @RigginsConst: Q7: What are your insulation tips? #ConstChat
— PSTL Designs (@pstldesigns) July 31, 2014
A7. Use a proper Home Energy Auditor, who can do more than provide a checklist. Auditors analyze insulation, and more. #constchat
— Window Works CA (@WindowWorksCA) July 31, 2014
Bonus Tweet:
This is the first #ConstChat User-Generated Meme. I love it.
@mechanicshub @Maizis_Miller @WindowWorksCA @HagerCo @ShurtapeTech @RigginsConst #constchat 😉 pic.twitter.com/d6mgB5MmkF
— PSTL Designs (@pstldesigns) July 31, 2014
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