flaeky pancakoNov 16, 2022
#prsm #diywhy #vermont
so in order for our heating system to not freeze in the winter i had to build a room inside of our basement .. from all recycled materials because we are broke,, this is the result! i am sad i didnt get to have a shot of the framing as that did turn out real good but here it is , there will be one extra wall to close in the back area more to protect it from the elements just a bit extra and we still have to insulate the ceiling somehow !
Show threadBrendan KinneyNov 16, 2022
@fleeky Incredible work! Our friends are renovating an old home in Randolph and they used spray-foam insulation for the ceiling and rigid foam for the area around the masonry (exposed brick) where the basement and house meet...
Show threadflaeky pancakoNov 16, 2022
@brendan yeah we got a quote for spray foam on the basement walls but it was way too pricey like 10k ! ,, we are definitely thinking about rigid foam for the floor though as a lot of the cold comes through there, really looking forward to the radiant heating system working .. i think i might cry when it happens *fingers crossed*
Show threadBrendan KinneyNov 16, 2022
@fleeky Yikes...that's pretty steep. Best of luck and hope it keeps you warm this winter!
Show threadflaeky pancakoNov 16, 2022
@brendan what kind of heating do you do at your place? pluses / minuses?
Show threadBrendan Kinney
@fleeky We live in Chittenden Co and use natural gas (I know, I know...) forced hot air.
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