Recent content by gefstra

Thanks Nealtw, i have to say that since I made my post, I had to proceed with the drywalling any way and the odor has already significantly subsided. I can only assume that when the plaster goes up things should continue to improve. thanks for the feedback

Hello all, I just finished putting up a vapor barrier (after insulating) my children's bedrooms. To insure for an air-tight VB, it was suggested I use an acoustic sealant / vapour barrier sealnt; like LePage and many others. It's been a few days since the application and I have not yet...

Again thanks for your help! Gefstra

Thanks for the feedback Nealtw; so basically the 1" gap AND the wrap on the back side is NOT necessary for the inside of the exterior brick wall...only the 6 mm poly vapour barrier. Given the somewhat unevenness of the bricks on the inside there may still be a small gap in certain spots; is it...

I live in a solid brick 1920's home in Montreal Canada. I need to insulate, especially in one part of the house as it gets VERY cold in the winter. The plaster walls are typically very cold to the touch from November to March. I have removed all plaster on the inside of the wall and my plan is...