Archive for the DIY Foam Insulation category.
Sep 23
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.
Sep 17
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.
Sep 11
Need Hot tub expert’s advice and input!
We are looking into getting a free (basically we pick up) spa. Its a 2005 Caldera Spas Hot tub - Cumberland.
The original owner said that the problem with the hot tub is on one of the electrical boards that controls the heat. Our local Hot Springs dealer told them it would be around $1000 to fix. My husband is pretty handy and wouldn’t mind taking on this repair. Do you think it would be an easy repair for someone? Do you know if Caldera Spas have the full Foam Insulation much like Hot Springs? Where is a good online retailer of parts and also have good support for DIY’ers? Any other tips for moving the spa home, the owner has kept water in it and the water moving so it doesn’t freeze, they are just done with all the hassle and want it gone.
I’m not very impressed with our local dealership, so would not want to work with them anyway. 
I looked for a manual on line for one of these tubs, but couldn’t find one. I had a pool and spa business for 6 years, and could fix anything, provided I could get the parts.
You should try to contact Caldera, so you can get the part from them. But you need to know what is exactly wrong with it. So you’re husband will need to trace back from the heater to determine the problem.
You might try these guys also.
Sep 6
Foam It Green is Quick, Easy, and Fun. Start saving thousands on energy with Foam It Green spray Foam Insulation kits.
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Aug 30
BioBased Insulation’s spray Foam Insulation is environmentally friendly. This video is part of Cool Tools: The Builders’ Show show hosted by Amy Wynn Pastor, Chris Grundy . SHOW DESCRIPTION :If it’s cool, you’ll see it on Cool Tools: The Builders’ Show.
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Aug 16
Don’t be intimidated by overhead projects. Phil the Foam Guy shows you how to get the best results when spraying Foam It Green insulation kits overhead.
Duration : 0:4:44
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Aug 9
A quick run through the house after 6cm of PUR foam screed has been sprayed over the concrete support floor, covering the electricity, water and drain pipes. This will be an insulation base for the floor heating.
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Aug 2
This is our Slow Rise Cavity Fill formulation. It is designed to fill cavities such as existing walls or molds. Great for retrofit - drill and fill behind existing drywall or plaster and lathe or any pour in place, ditch or mold released applications. All kits come complete with Gun/Hose embly, extra tips and instructions, but PLEASE read our FAQ PDF file.
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Jul 27
The SprayMax combination FastKick Spray gun proportioner. Easy to use unit sprays Urethane Foam and Polyurea. SprayMax Mfg and fills equal ratio cartridges of Spray Foam and Polyurea for the contractor or Do It Yourselfer, DIY.
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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.