Jfire
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Not sure this will help some one. Maybe it will help them if they are on the fence about doing something like this on there own in the future
The last few days I have been working in our basement. We have had a small rodent problem this year with them getting into the basement and leaving a ton of droppings on the insulation. On top of that moisture was also present in the rim joist insulation. (I sealed most of the holes from pipes this spring but they were still getting in.) So a week or so I decided enough was enough. I took down all the batted fiberglass insulation in both the one knee wall and all rim joists. (about 14 contractor bags worth)
Foam It Green:
This insulation comes in several tank sizes. From 200 board ft or 600 board ft. It is a closed cell foam and is also mold resistant. Meaning not only does it have a high R factor per inch vs batted fiberglass but it also seals any structures exterior from moisture, wind intrusion and creates a vapor barrier. Basically creating a thermal envelope. I drove the 2hrs up to Fox Lake, IL today and picked up the product. Being 75 degs it was a perfect day for it to be applied. (60-80* acceptable temp variance) I came home put on all appropriate safety gear (goggles, hepa mask Tyveck suit) and went to town. In just 4 hours I had down 2 passes of around 2 inches to every space. R14)
This insulation was no where near cheap. But knowing that hopefully there will be no more mice, no more mold on the back of the insulation ( I have a few caulk issues to tackle) and hopefully a warmer basement this winter. I feel it was well worth the cost and hassle.
More info on Foam IT Green can be found here:
http://www.sprayfoamdirect.com/
Finished product below:
Knee wall section
Rim joist and knee wall
The last few days I have been working in our basement. We have had a small rodent problem this year with them getting into the basement and leaving a ton of droppings on the insulation. On top of that moisture was also present in the rim joist insulation. (I sealed most of the holes from pipes this spring but they were still getting in.) So a week or so I decided enough was enough. I took down all the batted fiberglass insulation in both the one knee wall and all rim joists. (about 14 contractor bags worth)
Foam It Green:
This insulation comes in several tank sizes. From 200 board ft or 600 board ft. It is a closed cell foam and is also mold resistant. Meaning not only does it have a high R factor per inch vs batted fiberglass but it also seals any structures exterior from moisture, wind intrusion and creates a vapor barrier. Basically creating a thermal envelope. I drove the 2hrs up to Fox Lake, IL today and picked up the product. Being 75 degs it was a perfect day for it to be applied. (60-80* acceptable temp variance) I came home put on all appropriate safety gear (goggles, hepa mask Tyveck suit) and went to town. In just 4 hours I had down 2 passes of around 2 inches to every space. R14)
This insulation was no where near cheap. But knowing that hopefully there will be no more mice, no more mold on the back of the insulation ( I have a few caulk issues to tackle) and hopefully a warmer basement this winter. I feel it was well worth the cost and hassle.
More info on Foam IT Green can be found here:
http://www.sprayfoamdirect.com/
Finished product below:
Knee wall section
Rim joist and knee wall
