How to Install Insulation | DIY Kitchen Renovation Pt. 1
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- Опубліковано 28 вер 2024
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Insulating and installing a vapor barrier is the most important step of construction. If it is done wrong it can destroy your home through rot, mold, an infestation of mice and termites, and make your energy bill skyrocket! Watch this video and learn how to do it right!
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Most valuable instruction for DIY or knowing if contractor does a good job. Best channel for either.
I’m sure Jeff won’t read this but he is awesome! When I first found him won’t lie I was like geez this guys breathing and grunting all over the camera’ the more u watch u see how u will do the same thing’ I’ve lost my parents and grandparents just turned 30 and bought a house’ Since they are gone Jeff u have become my main man’ Thanks for taking the time to do what u do and share your knowledge with the world’ U seem like a really cool guy your sons should cherish the memories of getting to do projects like this with u’ Some of us don’t have that luxury :-(
Hi Joshy! Thanks for the message. Yes I do try to read my comments and answer as many as possible. Sorry to hear about your loss and happy to hear that we can be of some help. My favorite part of UA-cam is how we can all be a part of a unique community hear. Cheers and make it perfect everytime!
You're the goat! Thanks for this it's exactly what I needed for my house built in 1886 with balloon construction. I've been looking for an understanding how to properly vapor barrier this old house and this helps tremendously!
Your content is so helpful! After demo of my kitchen Im wondering if I should re-insulate the outside wall. After watching this video the answer is a definite yes! Lots of gaps in insulation and no vapor barrier. Your videos are a confidence builder. Thanks!
Both this show and the Build Show are excellent DIY videos to help with your home projects. I regularly get ideas to help me with all kinds of projects.
Absolute best videos and series of topics covered, on UA-cam
I really appreciate that you cover the whole process not just 5 minutes. You also do a great job covering the complete idea and the reasons behind the technique. Thank you very much!!!!
We love to help. You can;t teach someone how to fich just by showing a fish on a hook. Cheers!
@@HomeRenoVisionDIY what about letting the house breath? I see alot of high end range vents struggle and find the least resistant sealed part of the house to find oxygen when theirs closed cell insulation
You talk about where to put vapor barrier in warm versus cold climates. What about “4 seasons” climates that heat in the winter and A/C in the summer? I’m curious about your overall opinion here, but my project at-hand is a crawl space knee wall.
@@bj2448 when A/C is being used, the house is considered the cold source and the environment outside the house is the heat source. In other words, the insulation will do its job separating the hot medium from the cold (less hot) medium, therefore diminishing the heat flow towards the cooler space.
Except the gloves, sleeves and mask part lol. My hands are itching just watching him.
When I lived in CA, I just went with the cheapest R-19 fiberglass for exterior walls. Now that I'm WA, and I'm re-insulating a room with 2 exterior walls, I went with R-23 Thermafiber mineral wool. Never used it before and it's really dense, you almost need a machete to cut it!
They actually make a hand saw for that stuff. it works like magic!
This is the most professional poly/itch job i've ever seen done! Too bad this never happens on a real jobsite
If God needs another ark built and calls on Jeff, I’m definitely gonna travel far & wide to be part of Jeff’s building the ark crew!!!! This man is awesome!!!
Denim is pretty cool to work with, that's the blue stuff!
i love denim, but it is expensive.
To remove fiberglass fibers I use duct tape rolled backward on my arms before washing with cold water or in between times in the attic
Watching at 1.25x speed, as is usual for me on UA-cam. To all those “safety suggestion” guys out there you should try it sometime! Makes each time he uses the knife REALLY nerve wracking! Ha ha ha ha ha! Love the content, Jeff! Thanks for another very helpful video.
Love your videos-- all of them are so clear and helpful. Can you explain why the caulk for the vapor barrier must be acoustic caulk? Would other (perhaps less messy) types of caulk work?
Was recently advised we needed to use the blue colour tuck for interior work (Ontario). Apparently, the red tuck tape has some bad off-gassing. Ok to use for temporary stuff inside, but nothing permanent.
Wow I just learned a few things and just in time since I will be insulating the third floor before drywall.
Cheers Felix!
I own 2 houses in bisbee arizona. One is an 1880's miners shack and the other is a 1920's bungalow. These houses were built to NO standard, lol. You should come here and make videos about these crazy houses. There have to be others coming to your channel to find info on how to fix these houses up to some standard. Code would be good but not required. Lol
My parent's old house in northern Vermont could use everything you're mentioning here.
Sharp Olfa helps tons!!
My favorite insulation is the one installed by a mindful pro like you so I don't have to mess with it! Unfortunately they can be hard to find.
Watching Jeff be a ghost under vaporbarrier definitely made my day.
Hi Jeff, I have an 1870's row house in Toronto that I'm renovating.
The house is (inside to out) true 2x4 framing with old wide board backing and then a brick exterior wall.
Since I can't get to the backside of the studs, any idea how to best air seal the walls before putting in the insulation bads?
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Great tips iam learning a lot from you thank you
yellow insulation and pink for the different locations
Balloon-framed house can get a really good layer of insulation with blown-in cellulose. That said so far I've used mineral wool exclusively. I find it even less irritating to handle, I love the way it cuts for trimming and working around obstacles, and even small offcuts are dimensionally stable and totally usable, while I find small pieces of fiberglass frustrating and nearly useless. Combine with the fact that mineral wool is undamaged by water, and that vermin generally like it less than fiberglass (although I *have* known mice to nest in it) and to me it's worth the extra cost.
That said, I've not used or handled any "new" fiberglass. Maybe it's better than it used to be.
I've never worked with spray foam, and I am curious about it, but I have questions about its utility in these really old houses. Old wood siding and sheathing needs a bit of air, and sealing the back side of it entirely with a coat of foam doesn't seem quite right to me.
like your old house methods, good tips those of us who renovate on balloon houses with tree trunks under the floorboards. Loving those plastic boxes for electrical, squares of poly you can install behind the box then tape down work well too. If you have the extra money you can purchase vapour barrier boxes for electrical that are shaped to fit, but i'm cheap...LOL. I always leave the acoustic sealant till last as it is one of the worse substances known to man. Oh and you forgot to add a bottle of Turps/mineral spirits to your shopping list to remove said "black goop", even with gloves it still gets on your tools and hands...those cheap painters overalls are good to to keep yourself clean
oops, yes turpentine works well for removal as well. a lighter form of gasoline. Cheers!
Great videos! But why didn't you talk about urethane and rigid insulation? I would love to know your opinions. I'm actually going to insulate a old house too and I would like to be able to get to at least the code
Hi, I'd appreciate some insight - how come the ceiling wasn't insulated? and why was there strapping overlap, instead of one continuous line? I have a old house with a similar kitchen situation here in Chicago. Above the kitchen is a crawl space and then the flat roof.
Do you need vapor barriers on both sides of the wall inside of the wall I think you need it on both sides sometimes that paper is a vapor barrier?
Incredible!
Cheers!
FYI.. I'm in the US. I have 2x4 construction in my home, and the fluffy stuff is R-13, not R-12.
Also, I'd suggest anyone doing this check with their inspector. In Texas, I was required to have each outlet in the kitchen a separate circuit, and those within six feet of water to also be GFCI.
Tuck tape is also excellent at pulling fiberglass fibers off your skin. Do not rub or try to wipe it off your skin. Back tape a layer (sticky side out) around your hand and dab the tape on your skin. Be careful around your eyebrows unless you want to draw them on for a few weeks.
Just watching this made me itchy!
Awesome video thanks so much. Question: is there anything you know of to help insulate the studs to cut down on thermal bridging?
Since you're in Canada, I have to ask..... what do you mean "South" in terms of vapor barrier placement? We get 120 F summers and have had temperatures drop to -30 in the winter. 😅 Illinois here, somewhat near Champaign-Urbana if that helps.
I have a 1959 Bungalow with sticky tile that look original. I want to remove these do these generally have asbestos and is it worth checking?
4yrs ago Jeff doesn't even use PPE when using fiberglass. Now in recent videos about soundproofing I can barely hear him talking inside a respirator.
Hemp for the win
Cheers Jack. It has definitely come a long way in recent years! Still not my favorite choice!
Great video Jeff. It still baffles me how this is not standard code in the US!!! Hoping all is well, Dirty Jersey out!!!
maybe 1 day soon. remember it only works in 4 season climates. southern states have a different problem when dealing with vapor as it mostly comes into the house from the exterior humidity
@@HomeRenoVisionDIY that's what I figure. Def. in our area of US & the rest of the Northeast should have vapor barriers as standard building code. Either way hoping all is well, Thank You always for prompt responses & Dirty Jersey out again!!
Is a vapor barrier necessary? We have a house that had no previous insulation. We live in the SC where our winter is very short. I know you said the south typically has on the outside but ours does not to my knowledge. What advice would you have for us?
Thank you for all your content and knowledge, I have learned a lot!
Thanks for all of your great videos! In an intermediate climate is it ok to go either interior or exterior with the vapor barrier? Thanks
If i will insulate the basement, the wall is cinder block.. there there are framing on top of it.. the contractor left the job and didnt come back, is it ok to just put a foam insulation on top of the cinder block,, then cover the wall with hardiflex?
I love ❤️ watching these videos it’s like preparing to jump rope 😂😂🙏🏾
Can this tutorial be used for a bathroom too?
It's my understanding that those old balloon framed homes should have fire breaks installed in the walls. Otherwise a fire that gets in the walls creates a chimney effect and will cause the house to burn faster and hotter. Just something to consider...
What kind of tape are you using? Sorry if you already mentioned it in the video...... just didn't hear it
What are your thoughts on using house wrap for a vapor/air barrier on the external in the hot humid south.
great videos. learning a lot from your videos. quick question, if you have the insulation that has the paper backing which im guessing is a vapor barrier, do you recommend putting an extra plastic barrier on top of it as well. i live in the north as well, just hoping im not creating a void where moisture will eventually get into. i doubt it being that the house is pretty new but the builder cut so many corners i find myself doing a lot of diys.
jeff can you tell me what kind of moisture barrier tape that is and where i can get some,thank you ...
great tips and tricks.....
so is this vapor barrier the same purpose as the insulation with the paper backing?
yes only a thousand times more effective in colder climates.
What black sealant did you use? I can't find acoustical sealant anywhere
Why use plastic compared to an Owen's Corning that has a barrier already. Thanks
Can I use weather barrier tape as veapor barrier ?
Hey Jeff, Awesome video on insulation! just curious on what kind of insulation was there before, or was there none at all.
Thanks
Hi Rene, they has some old batt insulation that had been destroyed by mice.
It was also common to pour loose wood shavings down between the inside and outside rows of planks. The drawback was that the heavier shavings would settle over time so the top foot of a wall had no insulation.
what is your blower door test results after insulating and vapor barrier is complete? what is the name brand of junction boxes with flanges?
I have a major draft coming from under my kitchen cabinets in my newly bought home. Any tips to remedy this?
I need that hand tool
Hooray hooray for insulation!
I need help. I'm doing a basement renovation. I put rigid foam against the header and sealed around each piece with spray foam. My intention was to insulate the walls then add vapour barrier. In between the floor joists I would and attach the poly to the bottom side of the rigid foam thus creating a unbroken barrier that includes the rigid foam. I then intended on adding more insulation against the rigid foam in the header.
I was told by the inspector that this was incorrect and that I now need to punch holes in the rigid foam, add more insulation and then the vapour barrier.
In Ontario.
Is he correct or did I just not explain my intention correctly?
Thanks for your advice.
Question for you :)
I just bought a house with a wood foundation in central Minnesota. The basement walls are bowing in (I think the frost pushed it in because it was vacant the last two years)
Anyways... we had to build a false wall so we can hang sheet rock. Should I insulate the entire space now?
Can I spray foam 1” first, add pink 2nd and cover with plastic 3rd to increase my R value plus vapor barrier in Zone 5-6?
I’m ok with over kill, I just want to know if it’s ok to do.
Hi Jeff, Just curious why use used mineral wool on your foundation and not upstairs? Is mineral wool better for deterring mice? Thanks!
1 issue. our 24'x24' dairy barn milkroom attic has the same r19 the contractor buried all the 12-2 &10-3. one morning rats got in chewed up the wires a fire got going burned to charcoal several trusses lucky the mailman found me in a field down the road or 66 cows would have perished. i think the very small attic vent on the top gable wall was small enough for the fire to burn out the oxygen giving me enough time to get home put out the fire with garden hose
perhaps it is time to address the rodent issue. i heard pea gravel works really well as well as broken windshields in the dirt around the barn!
Yes avoid poison. It makes them thirsty and then they chew your plumbing up looking for water.
I m seeing it looks like the dust of that insulation doesn't bother you, anyways i like the way you work, i have lerned lots o things with your videos, whatever im mising i come and look for your vedeos, amazing
Jeff, how would you deal with a balloon framed house where flooring goes into the stud bays if you're only renovating 2 rooms on the second story? We are keeping the original floors so I can't cut back too much and the downstairs has blown in cellulose in the walls form the 70s. I was thinking of blocking and foaming the bottom and tops of the stud bays to seal those up before insulating the rest with batts. Thanks
Is this man immune to the fiber glass? 😂
Amazing video - like all of them!! Just about to tackle this in the kitchen of an older home, looks like "true" 2x4 studs - is it OK to go with r19 (5.5inch) and compress the 1.5 as opposed to going 3.5 with .5 gap?
you should be able to find r14 which is actually designed for true 2x4. however if you must get the 5.5 then when it is compressed it functions like a R14 just costs more. Cheers!
@@HomeRenoVisionDIY thanks so much for the reply!! I picked up some r14 after searching a few Home Depots
What is the plastic vapor barrier called? Is it the same stuff painter's use?
I demoed my bathroom down to the studs and found that some of the pink insulation was black around the edges. Did that happen bc there was no vapor barrier over the insulation or is it an issue from the exterior (brick siding)? It still seems in good shape too, so do I need to replace it before finishing the wall?
What was name of the other insulation that stays dryer
In places where Mother Nature can't make up her mind, with both chilly winters and scorching summers, the vapor barrier debate gets as mixed up as the weather! When it's cold, slapping a vapor barrier on the inside can save you from wall moisture nightmares. But when those sizzling, sticky summers hit, those same barriers might just decide to throw a pool party inside your walls-hello, mold and rot! So, all you DIY champs out there, remember to ponder the climate and your building mojo before going all-in on vapor barriers. It's a head-scratcher, folks!
different climate zones require different approaches and even different permeability when it comes to barriers. type and location of install changes according to climate zones. always check your local codes before installing a wall assembly. Cheers!
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Could you taught me more about the basics and important tips of insulating my home please ?
I've some pretty much all electrical and plumbing almost ready to close flooring.... I have a crawl space (vented) and a vented attic and want it all air tight to maximize insulation property and an energy efficient home.
From the central valley - California
Thanks a lot
How do you feel about R Max foam board in place of fiberglass batting in 2x4 walls? It appears I can get a 21.8 r value and a vapor barrier.
What's the adv/dis of Styrofoam brd vs pink insulation on 2X4 studs? I'm trying to reno an old sunroom addition into a full season room.
All fibreglass insulation is the same. The colouration is strictly a marketing thing -- Owens/Corning uses pink to distinguish themselves with their pink panther branding, but the Johns Mansville (or other brands) white insulation is exactly the same stuff other than the colour. But yeah, mineral wool is far too expensive for the benefits it supposedly provides! The only nice thing about mineral wool is it is a little bit easier to cut without having all the wispy stranding you get with fibreglass.
awesome! I haven't seen all of the videos in this series just yet, apologize if this is redundant. Have you added a vapor barrier to the exterior as well? Is it critical in this system to also have an exterior vapor barrier? I also live in the north, a little less north but still a heating environment, and have neither insulation or vapor barrier. Old house owner and taking notes...
Wait, I just realized something. When you do windows in the next episode we’ll get a look at the rest of the story. No worries. Keep up the great work!
Micah Deffries vapour barriers are installed on the warm side. The exterior can be wrapped with an air barrier which prevents drafts but allows moisture to exit the wall cavity.
The house I am going to improve shows records of being built in the 1930 the timber in the studs and else where is very hard wood would the staple gun penetrate such hard woods? and being so old whats the best way to level, plumb the studs prior to dry wall application?
Thanks for any tips.
Hi William. the best option is to fur out the wall with 1x4 horizontally. this allows you room to shim if it is really bad. use a laser line to get it perfect. then add vapor barrier. Cheers!
Hey how do you insulate a wall that has already been framed. ?
How do I do this if it’s a brick wall?
You do make a barrier outside that's what the tyvek is for
Why not use spray foam?
Could someone state what pink insulation is used here that there's no need for mask/gloves?
If you are in a cold enough climate to need a poly moisture barrier, then that is not enough insulation. That is barely enough for a zone 9 or 10 house.
No gloves, no mask, short sleeves lol hardcore.
Why do we never see you use the faced insulation? Is there times faced vs plastic over unfaced is a better option or visa versa?
More time consuming install and plastic is a better vapor barrier than paper.
bob bray agreed plastic would do a better job. I’m guessing climate/environmental specifics would be the biggest determinations. Plastic over the unfaced seems like it would be much more time consuming. Honestly I haven’t looked at a cost difference.
how in god's name do you handle fiberglass with your bare hands!?! I itch for months after I so much as touch it.
So what happens when you go to hang a shelf or picture frame. Drilling a hole through the drywall will most likely break that plastic
these systems are about water and air management. no system is perfect but if you try to be as perfect as possible you will be very happy with the end result. Cheers!
Command hooks, haven't gone wrong yet
MrJohnweez as much as possible, hit a stud. You’d definitely want that for a book shelf.
What do you call a fish with no eyes?
A fsh!
#cheers
Goooood Morning. LOL!
Hi Jeff, I'm insulating a similar old house while doing a kitchen remodel, in Portland, Oregon. I have some builder friends who warn me about adding the plastic to the inside of the exterior wall because if someone later adds a vapor barrier to the exterior of the house it can create an environment for dry rot and they gave me example of people that have found dry rot in a similar situation. My question is, because we heat 10 months a year but then run AC 2 months a year, and I don't plan to change the siding or move anytime soon, and the exterior has the black tar paper stuff and is pretty good condition (what I can see in the kitchen anyway), will I be better served putting the plastic on the inside or not? Seems you put plastic on the inside and are fine adding tyvek on the outside later? Is that ok for my environment? Or if I ever replace the siding do I need to put an air barrier and not a moisture barrier? I have a cripple wall and plan to finish the basement later (of course watching all your content) But I don't plan to try to connect the plastic down through the basement because I'm not planning to redo the dining, living room etc. Only the kitchen and then later the basement. Appreciate your help on the best practice in this situation. Love all your videos, best best best content always! Thanks!
did you ever figure out whether to go ahead assuming you're not re-doing all your exterior right away?
So how are you gonna attach (drywall i presume) without making tons of holes in "vapor barrier"? When it's not 100% how will the vapor get out?
gonna need to change your avatar name before i will answer your questions. I for one am in love with UA-cam and google.
The sheetrock will compress the plastic against the framing and the screws are into the studs. This in effect provides plastic "washer" or seals between the studs and the hole that the screw makes. There should be no air movement.
Google+ SUCKS BALLS - the worst forced social network just don’t keep missing the studs with the screws 😉. Vapour will dissipate to the outside.
I would suggest that people use proper mask to prevent inhaling insulation fibers
Don't cut the insulation for wires instead split it length wise and put half behind and half in front.
Love this guy. Dude makes it all look so easy and when I follow his tutorial on my own house, it actually becomes easy
Cheers Nate, happy to help!
Yes he does, but where does he sell that knife?
I swear!
@@squirrelmaster1225 its an Olfa knife incase you still want to know
@@ACE7O2 thanks Ace, ill get one coming.
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Because of you I was able to renovate my basement.
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Cheers happy to help
I’m 18 and In college for premedical. Yet I watch every single one of your videos and constantly wish I had a completely empty house I could finish myself. Wish I could do both! Cheers Jeff!
There is always retirement to look forward to. Cheers!
You already have the most important thing to achieve your dreams which is having things clear, then put some energy into it and you can achieve anything. Focus on what you want and it's just a matter of time, you are young, so you can achieve anything.
I really recommend becoming a doctor and paying someone else to do it. It's really not as much fun as he makes it out to be. We're finishing up from a forced remodel due to hurricane Florence last year. Jeff is the best teacher on the net for this stuff, I couldn't have done what I have without him, but it still sucks to be forced to do it through circumstances beyond your control. Like I said before, become a doctor.
@@TheOne-ql6cf I'm sorry to hear it. I'm a lawyer, and got into this of pure interest, it's just incredibly satisfying doing stuff yourself. Trick is to do manageable portions. I understand how it can be a chore when it's out of circumstance and necessity, it can quickly get out of hand and be overwhelming. Best of luck!
@@TheOne-ql6cf Hope all is going well now for you. God bless!
When My husband was being contrary I would tell him to be good or I'd throw some insulation in the dryer with his underwear.
Cheers LOL best comment of the week!
Ouch, he would be like..."i didnt shave my balls...why is it so itchy?"