Sustainability
Try Window Repair Instead of Replacement
Old, single-pane double-hung windows can be a major problem in old homes. But are replacement windows the best solution? In last week’s post I covered the many reasons why window repair or restoration may be a better solution than replacement. Window restoration can improve the thermal performance of a double hung window so that it’s [...]
Reusing Drywall Presents Few Problems
Seems like it’s taken way too long to get to the point where I’ve finally started installing drywall but it feels good to have started this week. I’ve been reusing drywall salvaged from the wall I dismantled. And although reusing the original woods studs have presented some challenges and given me some second thoughts, reusing [...]
Problems Using Salvaged Lumber
Now that I’ve finished my first phase demolition I can begin to put things back together again. My immediate agenda was to frame the partition wall and insulate the section of exterior wall that I previously opened up. I hoped to be finished framing the wall in a couple of hours but hadn’t counted on [...]
Getting Started by Dismantling a Gypsum Board Wall
Finally! It’s time to start demolition! The first order of business is dismantling a gypsum board wall. I got a start by removing the gypsum board from the back side of the first wall. I’ve never heard of anyone taking the time to dismantle a wall before and it’s certainly not the sort of thing [...]
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