Foam Insulation 2.0

DIY home insulation (loose fiber in walls) – recommended?

In a home improvement how-to book that I own, I was surprised to see instructions on how to insulate your home’s walls by yourself. I am talking about loose fiber, not foam, which is blown in with blowers you can rent from stores like the Home Depot.

Is this something that a handy homeowner can do themselves, provided they have the proper equipment, have taken the necessary steps beforehand and are well-versed in how to use the blower?

It’s thousands of dollars less to do this yourself than to hire a company to do it for you, so it’s got me very curious.

Not a hard job. Purchase the plugs and drill bit you need when you rent the machine that blows the insulation in.

Blocking draft from front door?

Hi,

I am trying to seal the gap around the side of my front door so as to stop the draft coming in. Is there any way I can do this bearing in mind that i’m hopeless at DIY!!!

I’ve heard about self stick insulation foam and non expanding insulation spray foam but i’ve no idea which would be better? Also, I’ve no idea where I could find either????

Thanks,

Gary

Leave the spray foam alone, it’s very messy and you may regret using it.
You can buy self adhesive foam strips to stick where the door meets the frame. It’s easy and can be removed if you get it wrong!
Try hardware shops. DIY, even Woolworths and Wilkinsons stock it.
I’m guessing that you mean between the door and frame not frame and wall which would have to be sealed with mastic.

Spray Foam Insulation: How to Spray

Phil the Foam Guy is back to show you how easy it is to spray foam with the Foam It Green do it yourself kits.

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