I'm 13 almost 14 and we are moving into a new house in the next week or so and the basement is not yet developed so we r building a room downstairs for myselfI was thinking of painting it a periwinkle/lavender color or a darker plum fun cozy color of purpleI really like them both tho so I was thinking maybe 2 walls or eachWhat do you think! And if u have any other suggestions for colors that would be great but pls NO PINKI know there is some shades that are really pretty but it's just not me
Oakridge National Laboratory created a chart listing the approximate R-value per inch for the various types of insulationAging was factored into the lab’s figures Once you determine the existing R-value, you can tell what you need to get to bring the R-value up to your region You could get the extra R-value in just one layer of R-30 battsThis, however, would leave the joists exposed and structural lumber has proven to be a key source of heat lossYou get a better insulation job by using two layers of R-15 battsThe first layer goes directly on top of the existing insulation, inside the joistsThe second layer is placed horizontally across the joistsThe second layer encloses the joists, making the insulation more effective A more efficient method would be to use blown-in Fiberglass or celluloseBoth would fill all the gaps and enclose the joists completelyBlown-in cellulose gives slightly more bang for the buck because it seals out drafts as well as insulates Whenever you use blown or loose-fill insulation, it is important to install attic ventilation channels (rafter baffles) to keep the soffit vents from being accidentally blockedIt’s also a good idea to increase soffit and roof or ridge venting whenever you add insulation.
This Site Might Help YouRE: Which is better attic insulation - blown in or rolls? I have a brick ranch house, built about 60 years agoThe crawl space above the ceiling and under the roof is not that high to be working in.it can be done though The current insulation, which is of a loose type, (I have no idea on what type it is) has shrunk to about a 1/2 inch in.
