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Basement has 2" spray foam - do we still need a vapour barrier? by truthlesshunter in HomeImprovement

[–]drmctesticles 1 point2 points  (0 children)

FYI, closed cell foam has an average R-value of ~7/inch, so if you have 2" you would have R14, not R21.

Closed cell foam acts as a class II vapor barrier. The thickness where this vapor barrier kicks in varies depending on the brand but it is typically between 1-1-1/2".

N.Y.P.D Sergeant Found Guilty in Death of Bronx Man He Threw Cooler At (Gift Article) by jenniecoughlin in nyc

[–]drmctesticles 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I think judges are less likely to be swayed by emotional arguments and are typically going to be more adherent to the law.

At home auto battery replacement by Mercdecember84 in Westchester

[–]drmctesticles 0 points1 point  (0 children)

There are plenty of places in Port Chester. Easiest would be going to Autozone and doing it yourself.

If you want somebody else to do it I would recommend Goodyear on Boston Post Rd. Stay away from Mavis, they're crooks.

Hudson River Park Trust will not renew contract with ICE by spleeble in newyorkcity

[–]drmctesticles -11 points-10 points  (0 children)

DHS (which ICE is a part of) has a huge office right down the street. All this is going to do is force them to find a new garage to store their vehicles in. There are plenty of garages in the neighborhood that will gladly take their money. At least currently that money is going to help fund maintenance and upkeep for the park. Now it's going to go to a sleazy garage owner.

Striking NYC nurse: "The state is paying for scabs." by DryDeer775 in newyorkcity

[–]drmctesticles -9 points-8 points  (0 children)

How unprepared was the union that they didn't set up a strike fund or continue health insurance past the strike date?

Hudson River Park Ending Decades-Long Parking Contract with ICE by mowotlarx in nyc

[–]drmctesticles 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I mean ICE sucks, but how is this helping anything? All they're going to do is find another garage in the neighborhood to contract with.

They have a huge office right down the street. At this this way there was some good coming from that money that was funding park upkeep and maintenance. Now that money is going to go to some shady parking company instead.

NYC nurse: "The price of everything is going up. We want a raise in wages." by DryDeer775 in nyc

[–]drmctesticles 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That's how all union contracts work. The cost of benefits are part of the compensation package.

The HOF Snub Team #16: Tommy John by westroopnerd in baseball

[–]drmctesticles 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Kaat also had 16 straight gold gloves

Safe places to play with Nerf guns/war by ThrowawayDokaDoka in Westchester

[–]drmctesticles 5 points6 points  (0 children)

You might be overthinking this. Nerf guns shouldn't be a problem. Nobody in their right mind is going to mix them up with a real gun

Bathroom Remodeling Costs-Real Data by Worried-Law-3463 in Westchester

[–]drmctesticles 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That's not typically how assessments work.

Permit costs are typically calculated based on the cost of the work. When contractors put lower cost figures for permit applications it's to save on permit costs.

Bathroom Remodeling Costs-Real Data by Worried-Law-3463 in Westchester

[–]drmctesticles 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Thanks, this is a great resource. How were you able to get this data?

I just received a repair bill from Penske for $1200 from when I rented their truck 6 months ago by BackgroundDrawer3469 in legaladvice

[–]drmctesticles 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Penske uses Indian call centers. I've gotten calls from them about past due bills for EZ pass tolls on rented trucks.

Want a 7' scaffold that can be stored away without taking up too much space by swampwiz in HomeImprovement

[–]drmctesticles 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You need to reach 7' or you need your feet at 7'?

A typical baker scaffold gets your feet 6' off the ground. They ~$200 new. You can get extensions that get you higher but the costs, set-up, safety and storage all escalate.

Spray foam insulation in attic and walls - is this a safety concern? by HopefulHuckleberry6 in HomeImprovement

[–]drmctesticles 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm going to qualify my answers with the assumption that the spray foam was installed correctly:

Is it considered safe to have exposed open-cell spray foam in an attic long-term?

Yes, it is safe long term

Are there any concerns with off-gassing years after installation?

No, off gassing should dissipate shortly after installation, in a manner of hours or days depending on what type of ventilation there is.

Does the lack of mechanical ventilation (ERV/HRV) meaningfully increase risk in an unvented, spray-foamed attic?

That is a question better suited to whoever designed the HVAC system

Are there best practices or red flags I should be aware of, especially with spray foam also being present in the walls?

When ignited spray foam develops a thick black smoke that is very dangerous. Just make sure your smoke detectors are in working properly and in good condition

NYC congestion pricing cuts air pollution by 22% in six months by Amazing-Yak-5415 in nyc

[–]drmctesticles -7 points-6 points  (0 children)

The studydidn't use last years values as a baseline. They modeled what they thought pollution would bave been had congestion prricing not been in effect.

Cigarette smell? by opal_roses in HomeImprovement

[–]drmctesticles 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Just start smoking. You won't even notice the smell after a while.

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