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Piece of cake. Easiet part of the job so far. Guy showed up, I gave him money, and in return he gave me spray foam.
Seriously though, this closed cell foam is awesome. More expensive than open cell, but a higher R factor per inch thickness, complete moisture barrier, and adds up to 40% strength to the exterior walls. I’m glad I went this route instead of fiberglass or other traditional types of insulation. I’m sure it won’t take me long to make up the extra cost in energy savings.
Big_Holla
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My buddy in Meigs County built his house and sprayed with the closed cell foam. His electric bill during the hot part of summer was literally a fraction of what they were used to in their other house.Piece of cake. Easiet part of the job so far. Guy showed up, I gave him money, and in return he gave me spray foam.
Seriously though, this closed cell foam is awesome. More expensive than open cell, but a higher R factor per inch thickness, complete moisture barrier, and adds up to 40% strength to the exterior walls. I’m glad I went this route instead of fiberglass or other traditional types of insulation. I’m sure it won’t take me long to make up the extra cost in energy savings.
That’s great to hear. The more positive reviews I hear the better I feel about it. When you only hear from a few people, you question whether it’s really that good, or if people simply tell themselves it is so they can rationalize the increased expense. We contemplated hiring a painter when it’s all said and done. My thought was I’d much rather pay someone to do spray foam and paint the walls myself. These walls aren’t coming down again in my lifetime (hopefully) so I’d just rather bite the bullet now and do it right.
Man JB you have been a busy man!! Looking good and love the call on the closed cell foam. I would bet it is the cost that steers people away from it, plenty of proof out there it surpasses bat insulation types.
I just told the Mrs. I am overdue to come see ya and drop off the boys monster truck, check out the farm, etc.
I just told the Mrs. I am overdue to come see ya and drop off the boys monster truck, check out the farm, etc.
My cousin built a monstrous house 5-8yrs ago. 4000+ sq ft. He can't say enough good things about the spray foam. Said it was one of the best things he did. Utility bills are less than my house. My house is less than half the size and fairly tight. I've added a lot of insulation. I don't think you'll regret it. Especially on an old house.
It's project-thirty! Chickens are finally laying, so it's time to turn my scraps into nesting boxes. Perfect day for it!
Mommy and sissy went to church and 4-H. The heathens slept in, watched MeatEater, and now we're getting our Vitamin D!
Success. I was able to restructure things after a long winter and made it much cozier in the coop.
Started my stream/pond this last week.
Very very busy indeed Jim! Looks great buddy! Looking forward to seeing the final product...
24 layers, 3 roosters. Gonna eat 2 of the roosters eventually though. Only enough room for one now that they are crowing.
twireman
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Well our 4H years are starting. My wife is back to being an advisor and my daughter is taking a hog for her first project. We go pick a couple out next weekend l. Cleaned out the barn today and now need to power wash and build some pens. Can’t believe how fast the kids are growing ...
Enclosed/loop type? How many gallons ya thinking it'll be? Look forward to seeing the finished product Mike.
It'll be as deep as my back will allow. Hopefully around 500 gallons + and will recycle to the waterfall.
I took advantage of the weather the last few days and started replacing the fence in the backyard. 160 linear feet total. It’s all done except for the 2 gates which I’ll get to Friday or this weekend. I went the stick built route instead of panels since the genius that originally installed it didn’t space the posts 8’ on center. Thankfully the posts are still in good shape and didn’t need replaced.
