June 20, 2009

Drywall removal-blown insulation

I need to replace some moldy drywall. Basically I plan to cut away about 3-4' from the floor and replace with new drywall. Maybe even use the wall to run some new copper water pipes.

Dilema: Beneath the drywall is some nice thick blown in insulation, which I want to preserve. I don't want a mess of removing it and the cost with replacing it.

I just want to remove the old drywall and put in the new stuff. Suggestions? Websites? How to?

May 24, 2009

ceiling soundproofing

Hi all,
It's a long story, but my plaster ceiling was torn out and replaced with sheetrock; some soundproofing boards were installed as well, but may not have been installed properly, and I have more noise coming from my upstairs neighbor than I'd like. I'm looking for recommendations on how to increase the soundproofing in the ceiling--I don't care about losing a few inches of ceiling height, just tired of being able to hear everything happening in my neighbor's apartment. I am just finishing 6 years as a graduate student, so hoping to keep the costs down. Thanks in advance!

April 21, 2009

Foam insulation systems

Has anyone done a foam insulation retrofitting to an older wood frame home? Experience? Cost? Anyone use Air Seal Insulation- they are a site advertiser. Any other recommendations?

thanks-

February 2, 2009

Great Insulation Cheap

I have some overage of really good insulation for sale. It is 4x8 board and has a better R value than all other insulation (inch for inch).
It is $12/board (is $24 new).
For more info please see EcoBrooklyn.com

January 13, 2009

Insulating Basement Ceiling

I have a brownstone and the first floor apartment is cold. It also contains the thermostat to the 3 family building.
I am thinking of insulating the basement to make it warmer. Currently there is an old plaster type ceiling in the basement with no insulation between that and the floor.

Will insulating the ceiling make the apt above warmer?
How do I tell if 100 year old wiring is still active?
Does firecode say I have to sheetrock up the ceiling once I add the insulation?
Do I need insulate the Rim joists?

January 5, 2009

crawl space insulation

I'm interested in insulating the crawl space below the roof in order to stop the top floor of my brownstone from being several degrees colder than the rest of the place. There are currently air conditioning ducts in this space so I'm not considering any kind of blown in insulation which I believe will block my access to the vents in case they need servicing. Does anyone know of a firm that can install rolls of insulation? I really don't want to do it myself.

January 2, 2009

cellulose or loose fiberglass insulation for the atic?

I mentioned before, that I have a row house with no insulation in flat roof. JC Construnction quated $2200 to insulate it with celulose. Federal offered the same price but to insulate it with some new form of loose fiberglass. I heard a lot of positive reviews about Federal so I would go with him just for this. Otherwise fiberglass supposed to resist moisture much better. I also heard that cellulose when wet would release boric acid and this can create corrosive conditions.

December 29, 2008

Rowhouse needs roof insulation

I have a 2' space between roof and the ceiling of my 2 stories high row house (built in 1910). The space has no insulation. I tried to pull a fiberglass insulation from the roll but it proven too dificult. Did anybody managed to do it? What are the alternatives? I would prefer to insulate it myself, but if this is job for a professional, who would you recommend?

If everything else fails, I will try to get a radio controlled car and pull the fiberglass in place with the remote control. :)

Also the door to the roof and the skylight have some gaps. Does it waste a lot of warm air?

December 21, 2008

Green Insulation For Sale 60% Off

I have 1.5 inch insulation board for sale. I bought it once used for a green show house I am doing. I bought a whole truck load of it because I figured I'm not the only one who wants good, cheap and green insulation.

It is 60% off at $12/board. The R value is super high - R 9 for 1.5 inches. So this means you get lots of warmth without sacrificing space. It will give you LEED points if you're applying for that.

Read More on my site: http://ecobrooklyn.com

Or call me: 347 244 3016

Gennaro Brooks-Church
www.EcoBrooklyn.com

December 9, 2008

Green Insulation For Sale

I have 1.5 inch insulation board for sale. I bought it once used for a green renovation I am doing. I bought a whole truck load of it because I figured I'm not the only one who wants good, cheap and green insulation.

It is 60% off at $12/board. The R value is super high - R 9 for 1.5 inches. So this means you get lots of warmth without sacrificing space.