July 1st, 2009
If you grew up in the 1960s or ’70s, then you must remember Captain Kangaroo’s sidekick, Mr. Green Jeans, who would bring cute little animals on the show?
Well, this post isn’t about him, but it is about being green with jeans, as in Bonded Logic UltraTouch Natural Cotton Batt Insulation, made using the by-product of [...]
June 30th, 2009
Earlier last week I talked about our decision to go with Icynene®, a low-density, open-cell foam for our attic insulation. Insulation Day finally arrived on Thursday, a day I had been anxiously anticipating.
Unfortunately for the guys, the HVAC wasn’t yet up and running, and it was going to be a hot, hot day. By [...]
June 24th, 2009
When our attic renovation was still in the planning stages, I began researching insulation options. It made my head spin: closed cell foam, open cell foam, blown-in cellulose, venting or not venting the roof…
I knew for sure that I didn’t want to use fiberglass batts. From my own research, unless the batts are installed correctly, [...]
June 23rd, 2009
While the temperatures soared in the attic…
…Günter enjoyed himself a little bath in the oppressive heat.
The AC unit hasn’t been hooked up to the attic yet, so the contractor’s guys were suffering up there today (we have central air on the main floor and are adding a second unit for the attic). The HVAC [...]