Any life hacks to share please?

[DirtMechanic]

I suggest closed cell for durability compared to open cell. As for maintainable aspect I imagine it could be a problem. This weekend I have plans to renew the fascia and soffit on my home. If it were glued with foam I would have a problem. Foams are plastics for the most part, and one plastic is polyureathane, which is also used in a structural adhesive. The instruction often say there is no solvent and if it dries on your skin it has to wear or rub off if possible, so it is a very sticky material while also being a tough material.

 

[alp]

I don't think they would clue to soffit or fascia though, but tiles or rafters, most probably.

 

[DirtMechanic]

There are movements toward encapsulation. I do not think it makes sense here in the humid south. I see new houses that are so tight vents have to be cut in for the dryer to operate properly. They have all been regular fiberglass batt, but all the wire, plumbing and other holes have been stuffed to prevent air movement.

 

[alp]

You're right. More in the cold north, such as Scotland or Canada.. Humid south is not an ideal place for it.

 

[planterz]

One simple hack I've been using lately is to dry herbs from my garden at the end of the season and store them in good quality mylar bags. It keeps the flavor and aroma much fresher than using regular plastic bags. I like to reuse sturdy bags from brandmydispo for this because they seal well and are great for pantry storage. That way nothing goes to waste and I have home-grown herbs all winter.

Detergent hot water is good, I sometimes use gasoline/petrol to clean off stains.

I don't like vinegar as they can stain the floor.

 

[Oliver Buckle]

Raw honey can be used instead of growth hormone for dipping cuttings

Saliva works quite well, and is always available.

Visiting Austria as a boy they had shutters on the windows and in winter they closed the shutters and packed the space between them and the glass window with rags

 

[Ruderunner]

A fellow I work with is insulating his garage. He's taking the expanded foam from incoming shipments and cutting it into panels and bricks to fill in the wall studs.

This stuff isn't good for much else.

 

[oneeye]

A fellow I work with is insulating his garage. He's taking the expanded foam from incoming shipments and cutting it into panels and bricks to fill in the wall studs.

This stuff isn't good for much else.

Expanding foam, such as spray polyurethane foam (SPF), releases gas fumes through a process called off-gassing, primarily while it is curing. During installation, this release of gases can pose health risks and requires proper ventilation and safety precautions.

 

[Ruderunner]

This is already cured and hardened.