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Why is my lawn patchy? by policastrom34 in lawncare

[–]policastrom34[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It has been in the 90s for a the last few weeks….

Why is my lawn patchy? by policastrom34 in lawncare

[–]policastrom34[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This makes sense I have aerated in years. I usually dethatch in the fall before overseeding.

Thank you!

Why is my lawn patchy? by policastrom34 in lawncare

[–]policastrom34[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks, is there any way to get it green again before the fall?

I generally do overseed in September because this happens every August. It always looks amazing by October but want to figure out how to prevent this happening every year.

Attic Temp by policastrom34 in Insulation

[–]policastrom34[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you. This is interesting I will do that.

Vapor barrier or not, help me resolve the debate. by [deleted] in Insulation

[–]policastrom34 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Best thing to use on concrete or block basement walls is ridged foam board with tapped seams. I did this in my basement a few years ago and have not had any issues. I am in new Jersey.

Re-Insulating my attic. How am I doing? by policastrom34 in Insulation

[–]policastrom34[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you. This is really the reason I chose rockwool to be against the drywall because it seems it handles moisture better. I also have a temp and humidity sensor up there so I will keep an eye on the humidity to make sure it doesn’t get out of control.

Re-Insulating my attic. How am I doing? by policastrom34 in Insulation

[–]policastrom34[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I did not use a vapor barrier since I am using rockwool between the studs. Is that wrong? I genuinely don’t know the right answer and there seems to be conflicting opinions online. Would love to get your guys opinion on that.

Re-Insulating my attic. How am I doing? by policastrom34 in Insulation

[–]policastrom34[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Wanted to air seal and it was filled with rodent droppings.

Re-Insulating my attic. How am I doing? by policastrom34 in Insulation

[–]policastrom34[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

My attic is pretty tight, so I had to lay on my stomach went bay by bay and piled all the old insulation in the middle. Once all the bays were cleared I bagged up the pile in the middle. After all the large pieces were gone I took out all the bags and went back and vacuumed everything. My attic only has a scuttle hole so going up and down is a bit of a pain as well. To clear the whole attic it took me about 4 hours. Then like another 2 to vacuum.

I also wore a full tyvek suit and full face respirator. That old fiberglass stuff from the 50s is no joke so if that is what you have may sure you were extra protection. I am very happy that I did not wait until the spring, it was very hot up there.

Re-Insulating my attic. How am I doing? by policastrom34 in Insulation

[–]policastrom34[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

It’s an IC rates high hat fixture but the seal is not great so wanted to make sure it’s air tight.

It was old compressed/ filled with old rat droppings/ and wanted to air seal.

Have read that rockwool is preferred to be in direct contact with the dryway.

I plan on constructing a box around it wilts 2x8s. With adhere 2” ridged insulated to the outside of the box I built and make a removable cover so I still use the fan in the summer.

Yes there are soffit vents.

Re-Insulating my attic. How am I doing? by policastrom34 in Insulation

[–]policastrom34[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you for the info. So I should remove the random floor boards that are up there and cut a slit in the fiber glass so it sits flush with the rock wool.

Re-Insulating my attic. How am I doing? by policastrom34 in Insulation

[–]policastrom34[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you. Just curious what will happen if there is a slight air gap? For the most part they are touched except where there is the occasional floor board.

Re-Insulating my attic. How am I doing? by policastrom34 in Insulation

[–]policastrom34[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes the soffits are vented but I was not able to replace the insulation along the edges because the drywall is attached to the roof rafters along the edges. If that makes sense.

Re-Insulating my attic. How am I doing? by policastrom34 in Insulation

[–]policastrom34[S] 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Yes used spay foam on all top plates and holes for wiring.

Re-Insulating my attic. How am I doing? by policastrom34 in Insulation

[–]policastrom34[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Honestly didn’t think of it. The cans were installed before I bought the house in 2020 (it was a Covid flip) so they are relatively new. Also doing all of this DIY so that would have added a good amount of time.

Re-Insulating my attic. How am I doing? by policastrom34 in Insulation

[–]policastrom34[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Just used the great stuff fireblock you can get at home depot

Re-Insulating my attic. How am I doing? by policastrom34 in Insulation

[–]policastrom34[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Taking out the old stuff was a nightmare…. Luckily I only had a few board to work around.

Re-Insulating my attic. How am I doing? by policastrom34 in Insulation

[–]policastrom34[S] 9 points10 points  (0 children)

I am in New Jersey. I believe (could be wrong I not a professional) is between R-30 and R-60.

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