Re: [BlindHandyMan] Insulated Basement?

[Dale Leavens]

Interesting!

I think I would choose other methods of warming the bedroom in your place.


  - Original Message - 
  From: Alan & Terrie Robbins 
  To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com 
  Sent: Wednesday, December 09, 2009 7:52 PM
  Subject: RE: [BlindHandyMan] Insulated Basement?



  Claudia,

  Yes. The cooler and more drafts that are in a basement or crawl space will
  make the floors and/or rooms immediately above them feel cooler. In our home
  which is a raised ranch with the garage immediately under the bedroom it is
  the coolest room in the house. Prior to putting insulated garage doors in it
  was very cool. After we replaced them with Garaga steel insulated doors and
  buttoned up other drafts the bedroom was warmer.

  Al
  -Original Message-
  From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com
  [mailto:blindhandy...@yahoogroups.com]on Behalf Of Claudia
  Sent: Wednesday, December 09, 2009 6:58 PM
  To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com
  Subject: [BlindHandyMan] Insulated Basement?

  Hi All,

  Would it be safe to say that, if the basement is not insulated, the main
  floor of the house will become more drafty?
  We had all that work done to our basement, but we have not yet insulated
  it;
  there is no dry wall & no insulation! It's just brick walls & concrete
  flors now!

  Claudia
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  Skype: claudiadr2009

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Re: [BlindHandyMan] Insulated Basement?

[Dale Leavens]

The most important thing is to block drafts around the rim of the basement 
where the house sits on the basement. This should be well calked and now is a 
good time to do it with it exposed. Look for places where there are 
penetrations like out door water spigots, drier vents, telephone and television 
cable penetrations and plug around them well with calking. This is where you 
are most likely to experience drafts and of course cold air infiltration and 
heated air exfiltration.

The next most important heat saving is to get insulation snug into the area 
around the rim, what we call the rim joists. This includes the joist bays at 
the ends of the joists between them where they sit on the basement wall and 
along the side where the very edge joist sits on the wall. This is the thinnest 
part of the walls and therefore the most likely place where conduction will 
cool the inside and warm the outside. Rigid foam needs to be carefully shaped 
to fit these places snugly, often cutting fiber glass is a better solution as 
it will fit more forgivingly into these spaces. Sprayed foam is even better but 
requires commercial applicators and equipment to do it well and that gets 
expensive in that application.

After that it comes down to insulating the entire block wall.

If the floors feel cool you might like to apply fiber glass bats to the under 
side of the floor all along the basement walls as this is likely to be the 
coolest area. There is nothing wrong with insulating under the entire floor 
even if you will eventually finish the basement, it offers additional sound 
insulation.

Do you heat your basement? If not then insulating under the floor will 
certainly improve comfort in the house and reduce heating costs and fiber glass 
insulation isn't all that expensive, it is not pleasant to handle but it can be 
well fitted.

Hope this is helpful.





  - Original Message - 
  From: Claudia 
  To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com 
  Sent: Wednesday, December 09, 2009 6:57 PM
  Subject: [BlindHandyMan] Insulated Basement?



  Hi All,

  Would it be safe to say that, if the basement is not insulated, the main 
  floor of the house will become more drafty?
  We had all that work done to our basement, but we have not yet insulated it; 
  there is no dry wall & no insulation! It's just brick walls & concrete 
  flors now!

  Claudia
  MSN: cdelreal1...@sbcglobal.net

  Skype: claudiadr2009

  Join either of my groups; the first is for visually-impaired women, while 
  the other is for people wishing to discuss homemaking issues.
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RE: [BlindHandyMan] Insulated Basement?

[Michael baldwin]

I wouldn't say drafty, unless there are holes in your basement that have not
been filled in.
But cooler in the winter, yes.  
Research has shown an insolated basement can save up to 30% or so on your
heating bills.
The place to concentrate on first would be the rim joists, the space above
your concrete basement wall where your floor joists are.  If a rim joist
seal was not put in, you could run a bead of caulk where the concrete and
wood meet, all the way around the basement, then fill the cavities with
insulation.  
The best is closed cell spray foam, and the most expensive.
Fiberglass or some other bat insulation will work as well, just cut to fit
in the cavities, but do not compress it, it loses its insulation abilities
when compressed.
 
Michael
 
 
  _  

From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com [mailto:blindhandy...@yahoogroups.com]
On Behalf Of Claudia
Sent: Wednesday, December 09, 2009 5:58 PM
To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com
Subject: [BlindHandyMan] Insulated Basement?


  

Hi All,

Would it be safe to say that, if the basement is not insulated, the main 
floor of the house will become more drafty?
We had all that work done to our basement, but we have not yet insulated it;

there is no dry wall & no insulation! It's just brick walls & concrete 
flors now!

Claudia
MSN: cdelreal1973@  sbcglobal.net

Skype: claudiadr2009

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RE: [BlindHandyMan] Insulated Basement?

[Alan & Terrie Robbins]

Claudia,

Yes. The cooler and more drafts that are in a basement or crawl space will
make the floors and/or rooms immediately above them feel cooler. In our home
which is a raised ranch with the garage immediately under the bedroom it is
the coolest room in the house. Prior to putting insulated garage doors in it
was very  cool. After we replaced them with Garaga steel insulated doors and
buttoned up other drafts the bedroom was warmer.


Al
  -Original Message-
  From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com
[mailto:blindhandy...@yahoogroups.com]on Behalf Of Claudia
  Sent: Wednesday, December 09, 2009 6:58 PM
  To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com
  Subject: [BlindHandyMan] Insulated Basement?



  Hi All,

  Would it be safe to say that, if the basement is not insulated, the main
  floor of the house will become more drafty?
  We had all that work done to our basement, but we have not yet insulated
it;
  there is no dry wall & no insulation! It's just brick walls & concrete
  flors now!

  Claudia
  MSN: cdelreal1...@sbcglobal.net

  Skype: claudiadr2009

  Join either of my groups; the first is for visually-impaired women, while
  the other is for people wishing to discuss homemaking issues.
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RE: [BlindHandyMan] Porter Cable Palm Nailer

[Max Hearn]

Thanks to all for the threads on pneumatic nailers and the palm nailer
information.  I'm learning a lot and will eventually get one for personal
use.

 

Max in SC

 

From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com [mailto:blindhandy...@yahoogroups.com]
On Behalf Of Tom Hodges
Sent: Tuesday, December 08, 2009 4:39 PM
To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com
Subject: RE: [BlindHandyMan] Porter Cable Palm Nailer

 

  

John, that's okay, I didn't intend to sound angry. I'm just elated about
this palm nailer. I have nail guns, but not one big enough for 16 D nails
and I didn't want to spend 200 dollars for a nail gun that was limited on
nail sizes. I don't have that much framing to do overall, so the palm
nailer is very versatile.

Regards, Tom

From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com 
[mailto:blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com
 ]
On Behalf Of John Sherrer
Sent: Tuesday, December 08, 2009 2:52 PM
To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com  
Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] Porter Cable Palm Nailer

Sorry about that. I was replying to Max, or st least trying to reply to Max.

John
http://WhiteCane.org
http://BlindWoodWorker.com
http://HolyTeaClub.comcom\whitecane
http://anellos.ws

- Original Message - 
From: Tom Hodges 
To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com 
 
Sent: Tuesday, December 08, 2009 2:22 PM
Subject: RE: [BlindHandyMan] Porter Cable Palm Nailer

I'm a little too old to be in the starter kit stage. I had a starter kit
over 30 years ago. Palm nailers are relatively new and so is my visual
impairment. That is why I am trying other methods to be able to do the
things I could do when I was sighted. If a palm nailer works best for me
then I have accomplished one of my goals.

m: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com 

[mailto:blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com
 
 ] On
Behalf Of John Sherrer
Sent: Tuesday, December 08, 2009 12:47 PM
To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com 
 
Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] Porter Cable Palm Nailer

A good starter kit is a Porter Cable air compressor and two nailers. It is a
small nailer, but good enough for rare use. 
I hope these are still available. This is how I got started with air tools.

John
http://WhiteCane.org
http://BlindWoodWorker.com
http://HolyTeaClub.comcom\whitecane
http://anellos.ws

- Original Message - 
From: Max Hearn 
To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com 

 
Sent: Sunday, December 06, 2009 1:42 PM
Subject: RE: [BlindHandyMan] Porter Cable Palm Nailer

This pneumatic and palm nailer thread may well coax me into the current
century! I have a modicum of sight left and thought I was reasonably
capable of using a hammer (last Spring). I took on the job of putting some
sheathing on a small barn at my Moms during a visit. I usually attach
things with screws, but after shopping and visiting the local Home Depot,
came up short on supplies for a third time. At that point, my confidence,
or frustration, allowed me to find the hammer and some 16 penny nails to
have a go at putting up the sheathing. After several bashed fingers and
thumb, I managed to get the job done. Sure makes me think of those
nailers,though. Maybe Santa will take pity on my scarred and tender hands
this Christmas Season!

If Santa, and I doubt it, decides to bestow a gift of a nailer, I'll have to
seek some basic information from those of you having experience with them.

Best,

Max in SC

From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com 


[mailto:blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com
 
 
 ]
On Behalf Of Dale Leavens
Sent: Sunday, December 06, 2009 12:46 PM
To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com 

 
Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] Porter Cable Palm Nailer

The correct automated tool for framing is a pneumatic nailer of course. I
can't imagine screwing any amount together except perhaps for something
unusual or specialized. I am afraid I am still a framing hammer user though.
There is something very satisfying about stroking big nails into framing. If
I ever need to build anything of any size again though I will probably buy a
framing nailer they are about half the price they were last time I took on a
major project and of course money is worth about half as much making th

[BlindHandyMan] Insulated Basement?

[Claudia]

Hi All,

Would it be safe to say that, if the basement is not insulated, the main 
floor of the house will become more drafty?
We had all that work done to our basement, but we have not yet insulated it; 
there is no dry wall & no insulation!  It's just brick walls & concrete 
flors now!


Claudia
MSN:  cdelreal1...@sbcglobal.net

Skype:  claudiadr2009

Join either of my groups; the first is for visually-impaired women, while 
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Re: [BlindHandyMan] Universal Verbalizer OMEGASAYS®

[Lenny McHugh]

I tend to agree. I just wonder if it could be used to make some digital 
tools talk.
- Original Message - 
From: "Rob Monitor" 
To: 
Sent: Wednesday, December 09, 2009 5:25 PM
Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] Universal Verbalizer OMEGASAYS®


HI, Would someone please explain just what this thing does.. Well I did look
at the web. site but I'm still not to clear what it does.. Maybe it's just
me from living up here in the frozen north just don't understand..
ROB FROM MINNESOTA- Original Message - 
From: "Lenny McHugh" 
To: "handyman-blind" 
Sent: Tuesday, December 08, 2009 5:53 PM
Subject: [BlindHandyMan] Universal Verbalizer OMEGASAYS®


> Could this be adapted to some tools? The new UV1000 OMEGASAYS® universal
> verbalizer is a handheld, process-signal to speech device that actually
> talks! It can can verbalize 0 to 10 Vdc, 0 to 20 mA, and Type K
> thermocouple
> inputs. Configure the verbalizer using the RS232 PC interface to specify
> the
> input range, engineering scale, engineering unit, and high and low alarm
> set-points. Select from over 100 engineering units while configuring the
> verbalizer. The front keypad allows the user to select different inputs,
> command talk, and adjust volume control. The UV1000 is a perfect solution
> for verbalizing any type of control signal where a local display may not
> be
> available.   TRY THE INTERACTIVE DEMO BELOW!
>
>  Specifications
>  Voltage Input: 0 to 1 Vdc, 0 to 5 Vdc, 0 to 10 Vdc
>  Current Input: 0 to 20 mA, 4 to 20 mA
>  Analog Input Accuracy: 1% of full scale
>  Thermocouple Input: Type K, SMP connection
>  Thermocouple Range: -100 to 871°C (-148 to 1600°F)
>  Thermocouple Input Accuracy: 2°C (3.6°F)
>  Command/Continuous Talk: Set via slide switch
>  High & Low Alarm Set Points: Set via RS232 PC interface
>  Engineering Scale: Set via RS232 PC interface
>  Engineering Unit: Set via RS232 PC interface
>  Volume Control: Set via keypad, 8 levels at 4 dB intervals
>  Power: 2 "AA" size batteries, or AC adaptor (both included)
>  Power Indication: Red LED
>  Low Battery Indication: Red LED, flashing
>  Speech Sampling Rate: 8 KHz
>  Speaker: Built-in, 8 O
>  Battery Life:
> 40 Hours: Continuous talking mode (alkaline battery)
> 160 Hours: Continuous talking mode (lithium battery)
>  Operating Ambient Temperature: 0 to 50°C (32 to 122°F)
>  Operating Relative Humidity: 0 to 95% RH (non-condensing)
>  Dimensions: 120 L x 76 W x 32 mm D (4.75 x 3 x 1.25")
>  Weight: 250 g (0.55 lbs)
>
>
>
> http://www.omega.com/ppt/pptsc.asp?ref=UV1000
>
>
>
> 
>
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[BlindHandyMan] Torx screw manufacture's information

[Jim King]

Here is the manufactures information for the Torx screws.  They manufacture
a full line of screws and there is engineering data on their web site.  The
different products are not referred to as torx screws on the web site, they
are referred to by their specific product name.  I have used a variety of
the products and have been happy with all of them.  The man at my local
lumber yard says they go out the door like crazy.

www.grkfasteners.com

Jim King

 



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[BlindHandyMan] Torx screw manufacture's information

[Jim King]

Here is the manufactures information for the Torx screws.  They manufacture
a full line of screws and there is engineering data on their web site.  The
different products are not referred to as torx screws on the web site, they
are referred to by their specific product name.  I have used a variety of
the products and have been happy with all of them.  The man at my local
lumber yard says they go out the door like crazy.

www.grkfasteners.com

Jim King



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Re: [BlindHandyMan] Universal Verbalizer OMEGASAYS®

[Rob Monitor]

HI, Would someone please explain just what this thing does.. Well I did look 
at the web. site but I'm still not to clear what it does.. Maybe it's just 
me from living up here in the frozen north just don't understand..
ROB FROM MINNESOTA- Original Message - 
From: "Lenny McHugh" 
To: "handyman-blind" 
Sent: Tuesday, December 08, 2009 5:53 PM
Subject: [BlindHandyMan] Universal Verbalizer OMEGASAYS®


> Could this be adapted to some tools? The new UV1000 OMEGASAYS® universal
> verbalizer is a handheld, process-signal to speech device that actually
> talks! It can can verbalize 0 to 10 Vdc, 0 to 20 mA, and Type K 
> thermocouple
> inputs. Configure the verbalizer using the RS232 PC interface to specify 
> the
> input range, engineering scale, engineering unit, and high and low alarm
> set-points. Select from over 100 engineering units while configuring the
> verbalizer. The front keypad allows the user to select different inputs,
> command talk, and adjust volume control. The UV1000 is a perfect solution
> for verbalizing any type of control signal where a local display may not 
> be
> available.   TRY THE INTERACTIVE DEMO BELOW!
>
>  Specifications
>  Voltage Input: 0 to 1 Vdc, 0 to 5 Vdc, 0 to 10 Vdc
>  Current Input: 0 to 20 mA, 4 to 20 mA
>  Analog Input Accuracy: 1% of full scale
>  Thermocouple Input: Type K, SMP connection
>  Thermocouple Range: -100 to 871°C (-148 to 1600°F)
>  Thermocouple Input Accuracy: 2°C (3.6°F)
>  Command/Continuous Talk: Set via slide switch
>  High & Low Alarm Set Points: Set via RS232 PC interface
>  Engineering Scale: Set via RS232 PC interface
>  Engineering Unit: Set via RS232 PC interface
>  Volume Control: Set via keypad, 8 levels at 4 dB intervals
>  Power: 2 "AA" size batteries, or AC adaptor (both included)
>  Power Indication: Red LED
>  Low Battery Indication: Red LED, flashing
>  Speech Sampling Rate: 8 KHz
>  Speaker: Built-in, 8 O
>  Battery Life:
> 40 Hours: Continuous talking mode (alkaline battery)
> 160 Hours: Continuous talking mode (lithium battery)
>  Operating Ambient Temperature: 0 to 50°C (32 to 122°F)
>  Operating Relative Humidity: 0 to 95% RH (non-condensing)
>  Dimensions: 120 L x 76 W x 32 mm D (4.75 x 3 x 1.25")
>  Weight: 250 g (0.55 lbs)
>
>
>
> http://www.omega.com/ppt/pptsc.asp?ref=UV1000
>
>
>
> 
>
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