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for the other one i sourced i could not find any technical data, but from what i observed, it must have very good u-value too:
#moss #organic #insulation

after 8 months of research, i found the #insulation which fits all my requirements:

dont panic, its #organic and has the same u-value as styrofoam with a much higher breathability

Supply Dolyak.

There's some cement bags under there somewhere as well.

And Dysperbit in the trunk.

#Renovation #Homestead #Insulation #Trailer #DIY

Pouring station ready. And dirt piles moved out of the way.

Will see what the weather brings tomorrow. Been a bit unruly in some parts of the country with roofs flying away and trees blowing over.

#Foundation #Renovation #DIY #Concrete #Cement #LogHouse #Homestead #Insulation

Corner closed and skirt laid. Yes, the corner skirt extends that far.

As this cornerstone had moved (a few mm in 90 years), there's a void for an extended concrete footing under the skirt.

Now a little bit of cleanup, some bitumen, a thin layer of sand for drainage and the dirt can go back in to cover the skirt, protecting it.

Its rather hot today and this white foam is very reflective, so I'm being roasted from all sides 😓

#Foundation #Renovation #DIY #LogHouse #Homestead #Insulation #Foam

The biggest Do-it-yourself Project I ever tackled was building my first house. My father and I did all the work except for the masonry. 1978. #house #stickbuilt #framing #houseframing #lumber #lumberyard #insulation #masonry #foundatiion #cinderblock #cinderblocks #doityourself #doityourselfproject #homeimprovement #homeproject #building #builders #construction #constructionwork #home #house #houses #homes #juniatacounty #pennsylvania #1970s #twentiethcentury #bilevel #hometypes #types

Many holes drilled, which is slow work. The Makita drill bit is more durable, lasted about twice as long as even the super expensive Bosch one. And these were actually quite cheap, although that was a reduced price.

The rocks look like hedgehogs now with anchor bolts and rebar in them but got quickly covered up by foam panels. Almost got to the corner before it got too late and I ran out of juice.

One round rock was under a foundation stone and so remained in place, with the foam cut around it and then added back on the outside to make up for lost thickness.

Few more panels and then the skirt, which requires careful grading and another round of digging as it extends further out on the corner.

#Rebar #Renovation #Foundation #LogHouse #DIY #Homestead #Insulation #XPS #Foam

Back in the trenches of the foundation project. Yesterday I chiselled off the last of the bad old concrete, which was so poorly adhered it came off in big chunks.

The granite wedges I picked out for re-use, then filled some new concrete into the big gaps under the beam.

While that cures, I've dug out the cornerstone, levered out some big rocks and pressure washed the stones.

Next the anchors, rebar and insulation foam panels (which double as "lost" formwork). Lets see how the Makita drill bits hold up to the granite.

#Foundation #Renovation #LogHouse #Homestead #DIY #Concrete #Insulation #Stone

The biggest Do-it-yourself Project I ever tackled was building my first home. My father and I did everything but the masonry. 1978. #doityourselfl #doityourselfer #doityourselfers #construction #carpentry #electricity #plumbing #roofing #shingles #1970s #twentiethcentury #pennwood #mifflintown #juniatacounty #newhouse #newhouseconstruction #stickbuilt #frame #framehouse #framedhouse #framehouseconstruction #insulation #heatpump #fireplace #wiring #constuctionwork #constructionworkers

Home Insulation Works: Barriers to Installation (2023) - Doing the right thing is hard, and insurers do not help! #insulation #netZero #futureReady - https://www.earth.org.uk/insulation-barriers.html

The Falcon Curve - Elliot Firestone

https://etfire.substack.com/p/the-falcon-curve?r=168xo&triedRedirect=true #insulation #electification #heatpumps

Phew, skirt laid, bitumen on the seams and then filled in a hurry while the sky filled with dark clouds.

Never dug so fast, usually I've got the excavator at half throttle for more precision but apparently I can go fast when I need to now.

Well, if I don't mind leaving a big mess to be sorted out later. But nothing is going to fly away or turn into a swimming pool now. Hopefully.

Filling before concreting should greatly reduce the supports needed, although I still need one for the top before I can pour concrete in there.

#Foundation #Renovation #DIY #Insulation #LogHouse #Homestead #Building

Footing foam went in.

Its just as sunny as yesterday, but there's a breeze going making it more tolerable.

Also the occasional gust smacking a foam panel in my face or chasing one down in the yard.

Skirt/apron (never quite sure which term is right, I guess both work) went in next, with the first part of a corner extending outwards, because corners leak more and thus need more protection.

I'm racing to finish and close this before the next big rain 😰

#Foundation #Renovation #DIY #LogHouse #Homestead #Insulation

Late again, but progress was made.

Hacked away the clay and some boulders on this stretch. This was more manual labour than on the previous side, because with the concrete overhang the excavator couldn't get as close to the wall. Also because it was hot and this is the south side and I of course ended up doing it at noon 😰

Next a lot of drilling, finishing the final hole as my last SDS bit melted. These rocks are really hard. The same drill bit will go through concrete like butter but die after about a dozen holes in granite.

Installed anchor bolts to connect the big stones (and old concrete) to the new concrete. Then more holes for rebar spacers/supports, the long rebar pieces and the top XPS panels.

#Foundation #Renovation #LogHouse #DIY #Homestead #Insulation #Building

On Spacetherm Aerogel Thermal Insulation - Learn about the highest-performing robust wall insulation for where space is at a premium: small homes in expensive cities. #aerogel #IWI #insulation - https://www.earth.org.uk/note-on-Spacetherm-aerogel-thermal-insulation.html

On Spacetherm Aerogel Thermal Insulation - Learn about the highest-performing robust wall insulation for where space is at a premium: small homes in expensive cities. #aerogel #IWI #insulation - https://www.earth.org.uk/note-on-Spacetherm-aerogel-thermal-insulation.html

What's an equivalent product of Knauf Gigamit that I can a) buy regionally and b) isn't from a Russia supporter?

This is an exterior "Sockel" plaster that can be used directly on XPS panels (while also embedding glass reinforcement) without needing another layer on top (or a glue layer below). Just one layer. Saves a lot of work.

So who else makes this?

#Renovation #Plaster #Insulation #Building

Removed the supports and the end plugs, tidied up around and then dug the trench wider.

Some simple grading with a few buckets sand and the first skirt insulation panels are in. Once these are closed all around the house, we have upgraded our naked stone foundation to an insulated frost-protected shallow foundation.

This carves out a huge slab of terrain under the house and adds it as thermal mass to the house. A temperature gradient will develop in the soil below the skirt and a small amount of heat loss will keep the soil underneath from freezing.

A huge upgrade for an old house compared to a naked stone foundation exposed to -30°C air in winter. The soil stays relatively warm by comparison.

#Foundation #Insulation #FPSF #DIY #Homestead #Renovation

Got the foam footing in place, everything supported and the ends closed off.

Rolled out the lottery machine (made in Derbyshire in the good old pre-Brexaster days) and greased it up.

Site supervisor Chicken (the cat) signed off on it.

Then I dragged out some more reclaimed wood to build a mixing platform but started to notice early warning signs of a heat stroke, so I packed it up and called it a day.

Cooled my head with a banana ice cream and then ate it, too.

#DIY #Foundation #Renovation #Insulation #Concrete #Cat #Homestead #Formwork

Scored some Finnish foam to bury around the house.

Bikuva had the best prices and lists stock online. When stock arrives, you have to hurry to get some.

A few weeks ago we saw someone else on the roadside picking somewhat smashed foam panels out of the ditch and loading them back onto his trailer. Remembering that, I made doubly sure my straps were tight.

#Renovation #Finnfoam #XPS #Insulation #DIY #Homestead #Trailer

Between a lime tree and a trellised grapevine on the south/southeast side of the house plus upgraded attic insulation as well as fixing odd places, our utility rated our monthly use as "great". That's compared to similar homes.

No a/c running right now at 76 F inside and 102 outside.

Anyway, check insulation if you have a bathtub with "integral apron" or "built-in" on top of a crawlspace; you may own an expensive thermal bridge, 😉.

#heating #cooling #energy #insulation

Yay, XPS foam insulation got 24% more expensive since last year thanks to Donny's dumb war. 🖕

#Insulation #Foam #XPS #Renovation

HIRSCH France has been awarded a Silver EcoVadis medal, recognising its efforts in sustainability and responsible production.

🔗Read more: https://zurl.co/Ch8dH

#eumeps #eps #epsindustry #epsbenefits #europe #construction #insulation

On Spacetherm Aerogel Thermal Insulation - Learn about the highest-performing robust wall insulation for where space is at a premium: small homes in expensive cities. #aerogel #IWI #insulation - https://www.earth.org.uk/note-on-Spacetherm-aerogel-thermal-insulation.html

On Spacetherm Aerogel Thermal Insulation - Learn about the highest-performing robust wall insulation for where space is at a premium: small homes in expensive cities. #aerogel #IWI #insulation - https://www.earth.org.uk/note-on-Spacetherm-aerogel-thermal-insulation.html

Long-term performance is central to achieving both climate objectives and housing affordability.
Materials must deliver measurable efficiency across decades.

🔗Read more: https://zurl.co/NMBvl

#eumeps #eps #epsindustry #epsbenefits #europe #renovationwave #greendeal #policy #construction #insulation #circularity

Recently got to spend some nights in a yurt, and it was surprisingly warm (a bit too warm with the sleeping bag I brought). But like any traditional design, someone thinks modern materials may offer ways to make things like heat retention more effective in them, and offers some modeling.

Link: https://iopscience.iop.org/article/10.1088/1742-6596/3140/4/042027/meta

#Design #DemountableBuildings #Insulation

The building envelope plays a key role in improving energy performance.
Industry perspectives highlight the importance of insulation solutions in supporting renovation and long-term efficiency.

🔗Read more: https://zurl.co/fP1t1

#eps #insulation #construction #circularity #eumeps #smartsolutions #initiative #europe