Cracking Noises And Insulation

E-MAIL

• I have a 28-year-old home that has a cracking sound from walls or ceiling in the living room or master bedroom. This is a very common thing in the spring. Rosie explains why this happens with various temperature swings

E-MAIL

• A listener is interested in converting his traditional attic to a conditioned attic. This is a question we get from time to time. Rosie discusses why its never a good idea to power ventilate your attic if you’re looking to save money. Unless you’re converting the attic space as a separate room for storage or other use, it requires precise insulation

Weekly To Do: Drain Care

CALLER

• Gail thought we were referring to Bat Insulation for an attic but we meant blown in R-38 insulation

CALLER

• Ken has an 1800 square foot home and asks for a ballpark figure cost to paint the interior

CALLER

• Allen in Prescott installed a new 2×6 wood railing on his cabin. Had it professionally stained and looks beautiful. Besides stain is there some other product he could use if it needs refreshing. Rosie suggests a penetrating oil finish recommending CWF Woodlife

CALLER

• Darlene has a 44 year old wood front door that needs refinishing. Debating either to refinish or replace with a new door made of wood, steel or fiberglass. Rosie has some dandy suggestions for options with a fiberglass door

COMMENTARY

• Rosie goes thru tool suggestions to remove and keep your drains clog free
• Weekly To Do: Keeping Your Sink Drains From Clogs

Parapet Leaks

CALLER

• Brooks has a Santa Fe style home with a foam flat roof. Roof is fine but the parapet walls are cracking from the top and coping part where its leaking. Looking for a product to seal the leaks before repainting the home. Heard of a rubber type product that might work

TEXT

• Bill wants to know about spray foam on the underside of the roof deck. Romey explains cathedral insulations that common in new construction but not perfected for retrofitting