Frost in attic / Discussions

How to insulate an apartment you don't own?

...insulate but winter is coming and drafts are already getting in. Is there anything I can do to prevent that without upsetting my landlord? The wall I'm concerned about is the only exterior wall in the apartment, it has one window and one door. And it's in my bedroom so appearance isn't that important (I'll shut the doo...

Posted by Teresa Cunningham Oct. 21, 2019 Wall assemblies - renovation 3 responses

How do I stop a leak from my attic?

...inking is .. not ice damming.  Continue to remove blocking from attic edges, seal house-to-attic penetrations like the bathroom vent, and wiring, insulate the bathroom vent.   Any thoughts?  Frost  buildup in an attic is a result of moisture that can’t escape, and that is caused by the insulation blocking the soffit ve...

Posted by Markus Duess Feb. 11, 2019 Roof assemblies - renovation 1 response