Rest in peace dad, I love you more than anything, I was love coming back here to see your face and lively demeanor, you were my best friend, life isn’t the same without you. I love you dad be safe ❤
Its important to note that the plastic barrier is only correct in a cold climate. In a warm humid climate it would need to be on the exterior and in mixed warm/cold climates on the neither side.
This video was extremely helpful! You covered pretty much everything I was hoping to learn and I’m excited to go give this a try at my own house. Thanks again for making this video
Where you tuck in to the side of the outlet I am wondering if you'd get a better R-value from removing that excess. In other words, more air pockets vs that tucking creating too much compression on the fiberglass.
I realize its aln old comment, but fiberglass R value per inch increases up to 1.5 or 2x compression. You will have less R overall but more per inch. In this case tucking it into the side of the outlet will not only increase the R per inch but seal it off better from air leaks.
Thank you for this video! I'm getting ready to do my garage. I used to do siding for a living and I've seen the insulation guys do this, just never actually attempted it myself
I know this is off topic, but I live in the tropics and I am researching everything from traditional methods, to concrete, to shipping container style homes. As you can assume, heat and humidity will be the two major evils in my project. So far I am leaning towards container style with 2x4 treated pine for internal framing. I was thinking would this type application work in this setting? It is quit difficult and super expensive to get proper supplies from the states. However, I am hopeing that the nearest island Guam will have some of the items needed for my project. Thanks for the channel. I learn so much.
No I don't think you want a vapor barrier on the inside when you're in the tropics because humid air from outside will end up condensing on your insulation. One idea you may or may not have considered is a large thermal mass foundation/floor (like concrete) will cut down on your cooling bills. I'm not sure a well insulated metal container will hold cool air very well.
That poly lining stops the wall from drying inward during humid summers. You should be using something semipermeable like faced fiberglass or just painted drywall.
When cutting fiberglass insulation around an electrical box, it should not be bunched up to the side as illustrated. It should be compressed (up to 2x for regular density and up to 1.5x for high density) and squeezed behind the box in order to achieve the max R value. If the space behind the box is less than 1/2 of the thickness of the batt, then trim some of the batt away by making it thinner. Splitting the fiberglass around a wire or similar is still the best approach, but in that case most of the full depth of the cavity is still available to be filled with fiberglass. All insulation types have some issues, which is a lot of why there are so many products on the market. I prefer fiberglass batts for my insulation after also reviewing: blown in fiberglass (much worse fiberglass dust issues, better R value and lower installed cost), cellulose (soaked in chemicals, minimal dust issues), cotton (soaked in chemicals, expensive, hard to work with, no dust issues), EPS foam (nothing but chemicals, smoke hazard in a fire, static cling makes retro-work a nightmare, expensive), Polyiso foam (nothing but chemicals, smoke and fire hazard in a fire, expensive, dust is an extreme irritant making retro-work a nightmare, high initial R value performance but uncertain long term performance). In comparison, fiberglass batts are inexpensive, relatively green, have low flammability (note: a plastic binder that is added to the glass is flammable, but there is very little of it), and naturally repels pests. Batts can be removed and re-installed as needed for retro-work. Batts generate a little dust and is a moderate irritant. I do not think there is any supporting evidence that the fibers are fine enough to cause cancer, but wearing a dust mask is still a good idea. Installing fiberglass batts properly is very time consuming, negating some of the cost advantage of the material unless you are doing the installation yourself and do not mind expending your time.
The insulation they used on the wall is “unfaced” meaning it doesn’t have paper. The clear plastic used in the end took the place of the paper as a vapor barrier.
I thought i saw something about deep south being different, but for most people paper side is facing the installer. In this video the insulation had no paper because they used the plastic instead. Interior walls don’t need the kraft paper. www.jm.com/en/homeowner-insulation/how-to-install-your-insulation-/how-to-install-insulation-in-walls/ has good video on it as well
Hey there! Great video, thanks. It would be fantastic to have closed captions though. Not only for people who learn better through text, but also if you're watching in public and can't use the volume!
Serious question - no masks or glasses? Has this stuff changed? I haven't used glass in over 10 years but remember lots of warnings about breathing the stuff and getting it into eyes?
I am currently insulating my shed with this stuff and you definitely need to wear mask and glasses. I worked without them for about an hour and was coughing with itchy eyes after.
How would u do this for an old house with , rooms that have no insulation, and built on exterior walls? These rooms are super hot in summer and extremely cold in winter?
Chad Carlberg HI, I bought an apartment that's made of concrete walls (10 cm blocks). there are no insulation inside or outside. What's the best way insulating it from inside?
Just a couple of things guys. Firstly, what is this moisture barrier? I thought a house had to breathe? Surely wrapping it up in plastic would, at the very least, trap moisture between your interior wall cladding and the plastic sheet you stuck up! Secondly, are you gentlemen quite happy breathing in all the small fibres of glass from those 'pink fluffies' you're installing? Thanks
SeriousSchitt In terms of breathing the fibers of glass, I am not convinced that is a realistic scenario, however my partner does. We have chosen to go with "Green stuff" a recycled plastic option with a lower R rating. R rating being the thermal insulation effectiveness. www.autexindustries.com/greenstuf/
Home Depot, Lowe's... a weed and feed, where you can at least get straw bales for insulation; basically anywhere you would buy lumber/hardware/building materials.
I have a question hope someone can help. I have a old house with no wall insulation. The siding on the outside of the house is asbestos, that only have paper under it. I was to take the drywall down and hang plywood in the wall cavity with a bracket. Then seal the cracks around the plywood with spray foam. (Only the cracks) then I'm putting in r-15 b/c they are 2x4 walls. Lastly I'll put plastic on the wall, then put up the drywall. Is this okay?? Anyone with feed back? Will it cause moisture? It's cheaper to do this and not reside the whole house. I'm in the Stafford area va. Mixed weather. Thank you everyone!!!
this sounds like a good idea. I have the same problem where the house is old and the walls are not insulated temperatures are dropping and the house is really cold. How is this idea worked out for you?..is the house warmer now?...thanks for your comment.
do you want to know what it'S like after you had to breath it for 1 and a half years because of a breach of contract. IT'S NOT FUNNY WHY DON'T YOU GO TRY EATING SOME OF THAT COTTON CANDY? LUNG AND FESTER REALITY LASKIN RD VIRGINIA BEACH $1/4 M OF POISONED HOUSE..BY LUNG AND FESTER REALTY
Oh sweet lord that's not how you vapor barrier a wall. You NEED acoustic sealant and that plug needed to have a vapour barrier attached and sealed with tape. Watch another video if you have no idea what I'm talking about. However, the rest is fine
@@keithsr. No one said that, just that when you are doing a "how to" video you should be following all the safety protocols. In fact, you should go over the safety protocols when doing a how to video.
"Lung Cancer" you need to charge enough money to cover your medical bills when you get lung cancer disease. specially if don't use a breathing mask ...
"Fill the whole cavity with foam"... yah, make sure there's no capillary break behind the window. 🤦🏼♂️. Granted it's an old video, but man, that is not a correct detail.
yeah true, but theoretically if you're lungs are in good shape then you will naturally expel any fibers that enter; however for smokers or vapers it would be a bad idea to breathe in fibers because their cilia are damaged and will not expel the fibers
Rest in peace dad, I love you more than anything, I was love coming back here to see your face and lively demeanor, you were my best friend, life isn’t the same without you. I love you dad be safe ❤
I usually add way more profanity but I’m proud of you guys. Great video!
I like the idea of protecting the windows with the poly and how you split the insulation in half when the area has a pipe.
i’m not a construction person and idk how i ended up here but this is satisfying asf
Its important to note that the plastic barrier is only correct in a cold climate. In a warm humid climate it would need to be on the exterior and in mixed warm/cold climates on the neither side.
Think he meant either side, not neither side lol. Yes, vapor barrier on both sides.
@@boochieboy814 either doesn't mean neither doesn't mean both ;)
This video was extremely helpful! You covered pretty much everything I was hoping to learn and I’m excited to go give this a try at my own house. Thanks again for making this video
Make sure you wear a mask
Rest In Peace Uncle David, I miss you so much. Love you always.
DelyCat BALANCE Thank you
Myranda Rose this guy died?
@@mistersinister2043 yes , David passed . He was my brother-in-law.
@@keithsr. Sorry for your loss.
I found your comment, Im Dave's nephew through aunt Elizabeth. We will always miss you uncle dave.
This was very helpful. Every question answered around the corner
thanks 4 the vid guys. im hopeing 2 put Insulation in my shop, now i no how 2 do it the right way..:) thanks again. :)
I like this insulation dude. I promise if you're paying the bill, you will like him too.
Where you tuck in to the side of the outlet I am wondering if you'd get a better R-value from removing that excess. In other words, more air pockets vs that tucking creating too much compression on the fiberglass.
Same q
I realize its aln old comment, but fiberglass R value per inch increases up to 1.5 or 2x compression. You will have less R overall but more per inch. In this case tucking it into the side of the outlet will not only increase the R per inch but seal it off better from air leaks.
Thank you for this video! I'm getting ready to do my garage. I used to do siding for a living and I've seen the insulation guys do this, just never actually attempted it myself
I know this is off topic, but I live in the tropics and I am researching everything from traditional methods, to concrete, to shipping container style homes. As you can assume, heat and humidity will be the two major evils in my project. So far I am leaning towards container style with 2x4 treated pine for internal framing. I was thinking would this type application work in this setting? It is quit difficult and super expensive to get proper supplies from the states. However, I am hopeing that the nearest island Guam will have some of the items needed for my project. Thanks for the channel. I learn so much.
No I don't think you want a vapor barrier on the inside when you're in the tropics because humid air from outside will end up condensing on your insulation. One idea you may or may not have considered is a large thermal mass foundation/floor (like concrete) will cut down on your cooling bills. I'm not sure a well insulated metal container will hold cool air very well.
Can you use this method for pre-existing wall, can I take paneling down and insulate wall/room?
That poly lining stops the wall from drying inward during humid summers. You should be using something semipermeable like faced fiberglass or just painted drywall.
How is the drywall installer supposed to zip out the windows with that vapor barrier in place?
When cutting fiberglass insulation around an electrical box, it should not be bunched up to the side as illustrated. It should be compressed (up to 2x for regular density and up to 1.5x for high density) and squeezed behind the box in order to achieve the max R value. If the space behind the box is less than 1/2 of the thickness of the batt, then trim some of the batt away by making it thinner. Splitting the fiberglass around a wire or similar is still the best approach, but in that case most of the full depth of the cavity is still available to be filled with fiberglass.
All insulation types have some issues, which is a lot of why there are so many products on the market. I prefer fiberglass batts for my insulation after also reviewing: blown in fiberglass (much worse fiberglass dust issues, better R value and lower installed cost), cellulose (soaked in chemicals, minimal dust issues), cotton (soaked in chemicals, expensive, hard to work with, no dust issues), EPS foam (nothing but chemicals, smoke hazard in a fire, static cling makes retro-work a nightmare, expensive), Polyiso foam (nothing but chemicals, smoke and fire hazard in a fire, expensive, dust is an extreme irritant making retro-work a nightmare, high initial R value performance but uncertain long term performance). In comparison, fiberglass batts are inexpensive, relatively green, have low flammability (note: a plastic binder that is added to the glass is flammable, but there is very little of it), and naturally repels pests. Batts can be removed and re-installed as needed for retro-work. Batts generate a little dust and is a moderate irritant. I do not think there is any supporting evidence that the fibers are fine enough to cause cancer, but wearing a dust mask is still a good idea.
Installing fiberglass batts properly is very time consuming, negating some of the cost advantage of the material unless you are doing the installation yourself and do not mind expending your time.
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ODO, your ranting is nonsensical at best.
Rodents love fiberglass and it can’t handle moisture well. How about mineral wool?
So I don’t have to use a staple gun or anything to leave the insulation in place ??
Wow! Done correctly. Is it because of the video camera🤔? No camera - no correction? 😢. My new home looks like a hodgepodge patchwork of insulation. 😱
I'm confused I've seen various videos and most of them have the paper facing towards you/the inside of the room
Which way is it?
The insulation they used on the wall is “unfaced” meaning it doesn’t have paper. The clear plastic used in the end took the place of the paper as a vapor barrier.
I thought i saw something about deep south being different, but for most people paper side is facing the installer.
In this video the insulation had no paper because they used the plastic instead.
Interior walls don’t need the kraft paper.
www.jm.com/en/homeowner-insulation/how-to-install-your-insulation-/how-to-install-insulation-in-walls/ has good video on it as well
No Vapor box around the outlet and no acoustical sealant?
great details, thanks!
Do you put pink insulation on the ceiling then add your vapour barrier over the strapping ?
I wonder when, if ever, this technology is gonna come to Brazil! :-p
Indeed sir!
Ricardo Junqueira do u guys build a lot of wood houses?
Herse some technology, don't use this shit,at least not in the ceiling
Oddly satisfying
Hey there! Great video, thanks. It would be fantastic to have closed captions though. Not only for people who learn better through text, but also if you're watching in public and can't use the volume!
niffer192 why don’t you just turn on the auto generated closed captions in the video settings?
Try headphones , crazy I know .
Hello, is possible to use fiberglass for insulating exterior walls too?
Great video
Used this at work today thanks im the fng
I usually caulk the exterior walls, polly the joist, and insulate the windows than foam. not in that exact order though.
What do you mean polly the joints?
Nice Video. Question. I’m in Chicago Can I used the same fiberglass in a Kitchen area? Or is there a different insulation used for Kitchens?
This method should work in that climate.
Serious question - no masks or glasses? Has this stuff changed? I haven't used glass in over 10 years but remember lots of warnings about breathing the stuff and getting it into eyes?
I am currently insulating my shed with this stuff and you definitely need to wear mask and glasses. I worked without them for about an hour and was coughing with itchy eyes after.
Will this fiber sensitive to fire ?
How would u do this for an old house with , rooms that have no insulation, and built on exterior walls? These rooms are super hot in summer and extremely cold in winter?
Good
And would be hotter if there’s no ac with insulation unless u get ac not a swamp cooler
Hi,
Do you need to fill it 100% with the insulation?
You used one that is as thick as the width.
Yes.fill the whole cavity.it will tell you if it's for 2×6 2×4 and so on.
Should you not use 6 mm polly?
I used 6 mil. It gets pretty cold where I live. -40 right now
Chad Carlberg HI, I bought an apartment that's made of concrete walls (10 cm blocks). there are no insulation inside or outside. What's the best way insulating it from inside?
Rigid XPS foam board
Thanks
My garage wall is adjacent to my kitchen. I noticed its not insulated, hence my kitchen always being cold in the winter time.
I3enson ok
Nice story. I think it needs and ending though.
I didn't realize that This Old House was even still a show. lol. Where's Bob Vila?
He has his own youtube channel, It's mostly him working with kids now to do hands on construction-like projects.
What kind of a tool are they using at 3.48-3.55? Is it a nail gun?
Hammer tacker
How do you attach it so it doesn't settle
Spray glue in can. You spray first than insulation. Wrong things in almost every episode. Amateurs
Spray foam insulation
Excellent !!! Thank you guys!!!
Just a couple of things guys. Firstly, what is this moisture barrier? I thought a house had to breathe? Surely wrapping it up in plastic would, at the very least, trap moisture between your interior wall cladding and the plastic sheet you stuck up!
Secondly, are you gentlemen quite happy breathing in all the small fibres of glass from those 'pink fluffies' you're installing? Thanks
SeriousSchitt In terms of breathing the fibers of glass, I am not convinced that is a realistic scenario, however my partner does. We have chosen to go with "Green stuff" a recycled plastic option with a lower R rating. R rating being the thermal insulation effectiveness. www.autexindustries.com/greenstuf/
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where l can to buy insulation? somebody know
Erik Vazquez lol
Home Depot, Lowe's... a weed and feed, where you can at least get straw bales for insulation; basically anywhere you would buy lumber/hardware/building materials.
I have a question hope someone can help. I have a old house with no wall insulation. The siding on the outside of the house is asbestos, that only have paper under it. I was to take the drywall down and hang plywood in the wall cavity with a bracket. Then seal the cracks around the plywood with spray foam. (Only the cracks) then I'm putting in r-15 b/c they are 2x4 walls. Lastly I'll put plastic on the wall, then put up the drywall. Is this okay?? Anyone with feed back? Will it cause moisture? It's cheaper to do this and not reside the whole house. I'm in the Stafford area va. Mixed weather. Thank you everyone!!!
I have done insulation for over 25 yrs and that sounds fine to me.
this sounds like a good idea. I have the same problem where the house is old and the walls are not insulated temperatures are dropping and the house is really cold. How is this idea worked out for you?..is the house warmer now?...thanks for your comment.
I dont trust anyone who talks with a mouth full of chocolate muffin
You're a clown! Try acting like an adult and not a toddler .
good job.
What about spray foam on the bottom 2x4?
That guy is gonna get cystic fibrosis from inhaling every cut of insulation fiberglass
When you all are on youtube or TV doing a great job but not in my home!?
Hey thanks :)
Wear a mask not gloves,you can bath after using the insulation
In 15 yrs. that poly will turn into to a brittle plastic that will flake and fall apart
This is wonderfull for a huge and fast fire.
Um...no it’s not.
Fiberglass doesn’t burn very well.
what value r they used
r 15
Contruccion
What?
You mean Construction.
@@ghostanonymous448 No u
Knew he'd be wearing a sawx hat
2:00 i see you pink panther. Fucking pink panther
Hey this is made out of cotton candy eat it
Otiselevatorman89 but it hurts i thing maby im an idiot
Put mustard on it and eat that fn sheet.
pepsifan850 Clarence reference
do you want to know what it'S like after you had to breath it for 1 and a half years because of a breach of contract. IT'S NOT FUNNY WHY DON'T YOU GO TRY EATING SOME OF THAT COTTON CANDY? LUNG AND FESTER REALITY LASKIN RD VIRGINIA BEACH $1/4 M OF POISONED HOUSE..BY LUNG AND FESTER REALTY
lmao xD
Doesn't fiberglass insulation cause cancer and allergies?
nice and tight
he must be from georgia with that accent.
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Oh sweet lord that's not how you vapor barrier a wall. You NEED acoustic sealant and that plug needed to have a vapour barrier attached and sealed with tape. Watch another video if you have no idea what I'm talking about. However, the rest is fine
Yes eattttttttttt
Why is the redheaded guy so CLUELESS in every video! He has to TAUGHT EVERYTHING!
Wheres the calking.also the windows are supposed to get foamed to the back of the cavity.i fail this job
Wtf kind of stapler is that?
All you KNOW IT ALLS , he wasn't wearing the mask while filming this short clip. Why don't you worry about yourselves! "Omg no mask " 😭
What is wrong about being worried about someone inhaling fiberglass?
@@Noliving nothing, it's the assuming he doesn't wear a mask. It was a 5 min filming. Worry about yourself!
@@keithsr. No one said that, just that when you are doing a "how to" video you should be following all the safety protocols. In fact, you should go over the safety protocols when doing a how to video.
i thought inhaling those fine fiberglass hair is dangerous.
It is...they should be wearing masks...they could dub over their video to describe what they're doing.
Step one don't
Step 2 use mineral wool
I want to eat the fiberglass for some reason
"Lung Cancer" you need to charge enough money to cover your medical bills when you get lung cancer disease. specially if don't use a breathing mask ...
E. S. fiberglass is not a carcinogen
E. S. "lung cancer disease"
huge oppai or die: Yeah, what mechanism does the lung have in place for taking care of such stuff as fibers of glass?
Year you took my words 👍
wrong kind of fiber glass :p this one is perfectly fine. it's the other kind that you make car moldings / yachts from that is dangerous.
No acoustic sealant? Didn’t stuff the windows after that horrible foam job? Where in the world would this pass code? This looks like a nightmare.
Alex Schimeck amen. Id fire this guy
Besser erst gar nicht! 0.0 sommerlicher wärmeschutz. Besser schwere Holzfaserdämmung. Oder cellulose einblasdämmung.
No breathing mask?
Safety first. Wear a respirator and eye protection. Glass fibers in lungs and eyes - not smart.
"Fill the whole cavity with foam"... yah, make sure there's no capillary break behind the window. 🤦🏼♂️. Granted it's an old video, but man, that is not a correct detail.
this is how cheap houses are made.
Because of the 3mil poly instead of 6mil
All houses have fiber glass insulation you dummy!!
@@XNY556-Apple funny
Why fiberglass? Rockwood is better!
No mask omg
I mean, the fibers are all stuck together so it’s not like they’re gonna be flying anywhere. don’t take my word for it tho I’m just guessing.
Thats fiberglass blanket?.....
Working with fiber glass but not wear mask?....😱
Imagine u inhale fiberglass dust!.....its hurt ur lung!....😱😫
First you guys need to just a mask 😷😷😷😷😷😷😷😠😠😠
And the eyes? Thinking of doing this myself. Mask, I will use.
this house will leak its to close together the house needs to breath and having the installation so close together will cause the house to leak
no mask, WTF?
No respirator when handling fiberglass insulation?
yeah true, but theoretically if you're lungs are in good shape then you will naturally expel any fibers that enter; however for smokers or vapers it would be a bad idea to breathe in fibers because their cilia are damaged and will not expel the fibers
Probably for the video. They do have to be able to speak and have the mic pick them up correctly.