Attic Insulation !!

**darrel632** · 01-18-2006, 01:13 PM

If you do a propane furnace go to a 94% efficient and side vent it, you don't need a chimminey anymore, and if you get a Energy Inspection (about 150 bucks)the Cdn gov't will cough up anywhere from 500 to 1700 in rebates,(You are in Canada, right?) All you reinsulation could have gone under this program as well same as energy efficient hot water tanks, windows doors, etc.

**bigredhead** · 01-18-2006, 01:28 PM

Yep .. i am in canooda... this rebate you speak of... hmmm.. i have to look into that !!

And yes.. i want the fancy fireplace with the remote control lol....

You guys wait until i get into flooring.. i'ma have a 10 page thread !! lol...

**1985 200s** · 01-18-2006, 01:58 PM

Originally Posted by bigredhead

You guys wait until i get into flooring.. i'ma have a 10 page thread !! lol...

I'll be waiting.

Also the chimney deal. I would rebuild it if I were you. Will last along time done right. Haven't seen many last long skim coated.

**darrel632** · 01-18-2006, 02:10 PM

Federal Gov't grant program

1) High efficency home heating system cost relief program
2) Houses retrofit grant
3) Energy star grant -Not sure if this one is still available.

as well different provences will match or have parrallel programs to underwrite or subsidize the costs of a reno.

Junk the chimmeny if you can with the high efficeincy equipment.
Your loosing 10 to 15% of your heat value with a chimminey
4 years and your cost savings on high efficency equipment has paid for itself.
We cut the winter costs on our house from 500.00 during a -40 month to 235 dollar bill for a similar time frame after installation.
We went from R 20 Roof insulation to R-56. (1200.00)
Installed Coleman / Evecon 94% efficient furnace (1700.00)
John Woods Energy Efficient Hot water tank (460.00)
LARS electronic 94% efficient boiler heat exchanger for basement / garage in floor heating (1500.00)

Fed Gov't cut us a cheque for 30%, Provincial for 20%, We've saved 4300.00 (estimate) in energy usage (gas) in 3 years; adverage gigajoule usage is down about 50% per year compared to previous 3 years before renos

Spray foam insulation under the floor joists wasn't covered by either gov't although I believe it is now, after all reno's we had to put in an air exchanger because the wood fire places (2 X airtight) were creating a pretty big negative air displacement - the gas furnaces were starving for O2 if the wood burners were going.

Its alot more comfortable in the house now, and way cooler in the summer as well.
Seriously thinking about solar panels in the next few years as both provincial and federal gov'ts have rebates in place for green programs wind, solar, whatever.

**bigredhead** · 01-18-2006, 04:24 PM

Wow.. very impressive.

I'm looking at the same problem.. last month was 460 and it was not that cold out... this month will SUCK as the past 2 weeks i've been loosing alot of heat while i let things dry before re-insulating.

My attic will have R-40 plus what ever the paper back stuff's R value is.. The walls will get done a room at a time during summer, but the chimney is the next item on my list.

Then it's converting from well water to city water !!!!! youch... $$$$$$$

I have to pay city water taxes.. and i don't have city water.. go figure !!!

**1985 200s** · 01-18-2006, 10:49 PM

Originally Posted by bigredhead

True.

i don't use the current wood fireplace at all because of this.. the liner is ok.. but it needs to come down.

You do plan on keeping the fireplace for that occasional romantic evening correct?

**bigredhead** · 01-18-2006, 10:52 PM

I plan to replace it with a high efficiency propane fireplace insert !!! lol....

**bigredhead** · 01-21-2006, 11:45 PM

Well.. been hard at it yesterday and today.. got all the crawlspace done and am finally in the attic.. got all the rafters packed with blown in insulation and then got abot 2/3 of the attic double lined.. the end is in sight !!!

**traxxasx** · 01-22-2006, 02:05 AM

Originally Posted by bigredhead

Well.. been hard at it yesterday and today.. got all the crawlspace done and am finally in the attic.. got all the rafters packed with blown in insulation and then got abot 2/3 of the attic double lined.. the end is in sight !!!

mmmmMMmmMMmMmmMmmM....looks like cotton candy. looks Pro.

**bigredhead** · 01-22-2006, 08:38 PM

Spent another four hours in there today, looks like i'm going to be 3 bags short.

I initially bought 15 bags, had them deliver it... then went back for more staples and plastic and while i was there got an extra bag for good luck.

Well... used all those 16.. went for 5 more plus 4 bales of compacted cellulose blown in bricks that i fluffed by hand for the crawl spaces that i could not reach with pink.. and i need another 3.... wow...

Looks good tho, and what a difference in temperature in the house, it's unbeleivable. It even dampened down the echo in the bedrooms..

Cost me more than double the initial planned expense.. but worth it.

For anyone needing to do this. Don't underestimate blown in insulation using the machine.. makes the job alot quicker, and the least amount of hours you have to spend in the attic, on your knees on top of 2 x 6's with fiberglass itching in places you can't mention on this forum, and dust filled sweat pouring in your eyes with on top of a breather mask clogged making breathing difficult. ... ... ... quicker.. is better.

But if you have to do the pink.. Stick with R-28 instead of R-20.. thicker, and makes covering gaps much easier, you need everything air tight and like a blanket without any holes ( or as few as possible !! ) lol...

One more night in that hellhole and i'll be done with it !

**1985 200s** · 01-23-2006, 09:20 AM

It appears that you are doing an excellent job.

**bigredhead** · 01-23-2006, 10:55 AM

Thank you !

That's encouraging !!!

I'll post pictures of the topside once i'm all done !!

**darrel632** · 01-23-2006, 11:10 AM

Gonna "tuck tape" the seams to complete the job or just let it ride? That should kill the last of the air movement issues if you do it, not that it looks like you should have much issue with air. Looks real good though.

We're back to + 10 today a wonderful winter so far

**bigredhead** · 01-23-2006, 11:24 AM

oh yeah.. i'm going back to the Home Depot for 3 more bags and a roll of that red tyvek tape, I have alot of overlap on the plastic.. one strip would not cover it and i had to use 2 strips.. so since i had to unroll it and cut it.. i used it all. so lots of overlap, but some of the corners and triangle pieces need proper sealing, after this much work. i'm not cutting corners !! lol....

I wanted to get all the insulation in place to save my poor power bill.. and the final touches i can take my time and do it in due time ! ( this week !! )

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