Ceiling Insulation

Decided to use fiberglass in the ceiling, a surprise. I just don't trust the denim up there. 

Got to get it done.

Inside Work

Amy and I have been putting in long hours, thus the slow-down in posts.

After finished the exterior, we moved onto electrical, plumbing, denim/cotton insulation, and interior vapor barrier. Today we are getting in the interior walls, and it's looking great!

Photos soon.

Be Better Than Spray Foam!!!!!!!!

FRIENDS!

Let's think more about insulation...

TWO VIDEOS ON MYCELIUM

Still at it

Working on trim today. Lots of rabbeting and nuanced pieces. Mom helping out with the top triangular insulation pieces. Women at work! Back up!

Mother Earth News

I'm reading an informative article on making your own cellulose blow-in insulation from 1977. Note the "hot topics" . . .

HOT TOPICS >> Insulation • Hard cider • Grow rice • Beekeeping • 100-mpg car

INSULATION BRAINSTORMING

So what if I need more, what will I choose....

Thoughts:

"Greensulate" ...available in 2010 LISTEN (you must click on righthand scroll: "New Ingredient for Insulation")

"Home Grown Insulation Gets Fungi"

"Fungus Yields Insulation and Packaging Material"

Rigid Wool Insulation...

Papercrete...

Light straw fill...