Podcast Episode 83 — Cold Attics and Wet Basements
A listener sends in a video question about water puddled in her newly constructed basement.
In this episode, Justin, Brian, and Rob tackle listener questions on decks, basements, moisture management and more.
Plus, Rob needs to finish framing and insulating his attic project before winter hits hard.
Cameron has a problem with water entering his hose via an old deck that is cantilevered out via floor joists that extend beyond the home.
Stephanie sent us a video from her home in North Carolina. Check it out above and on the YouTube version of the podcast. In her basement she has a window and humidity question.
Austin wants to make built-in bench seat and drawers with space constraints.
Eric hates ice on the inside of his windows! He plans to re-insulate an exterior wall and replace old windows.
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I viewed two pod casts. The commentary seems to be unscientific.
Please consider using the visual aid, (flat screen TV) to display the wofi results of the questions at hand or at very least a psychrometric chart, which can help viewers start to understand building science.
@Justin-
Isn't your roof assembly a bad sandwich? If water gets between the 2 layers of rigid, into the fiberglass batt area will it be able to get back out? The water will sit in the fiberglass and rot your rafters won't it? At least thats my understanding of roof assemblies.
Code: Existing building - If you open a wall by removing a window you only have to pack the wall full of insulation. But if you uncover a wall by removing the whole drywall/cover you are required to bring the wall up to current code. Same with ceilings. Your local AHJ may be more accommodating.
@ktkcad
2015iecc section 503.1.1 under exceptions
If you remove the drywall you only have to fill that cavities with insulation, not bring the wall up to code.
RE: Cantilevered deck. You guys need a digital whiteboard when you discuss items like this. The best deck is a freestanding deck NOT attached to the dwelling in any way, shape or form, other than 2 points to provide lateral stability.