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Expert Profile: Dave Johnson

Expertise:  Anything in the residential home building areas. Wood frame, energy efficiency and I.C.F. homes. Green buildings.

Experience in the area
I have been in the building business for 43 years. Owned my own company for 36 years.

Education/Credentials
B S in building construction

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Total Questions
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User Comments
This is what I Thought But A friend of mine said there has to be an air space so I asked the expert.I noticed when spray foam that expands they apply
(Paul on 10/13/08)
Thanks Dave
(Jim on 10/03/08)
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(Bob on 09/29/08)
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Recent Answers from Dave Johnson
2008-10-12  Ridged foam Insulation Hi Paul, Actually, you need to leave little or no space. Ideally the way to apply this is to cut as closely as you can, and then use a canned spray foam insulation to seal up any little gaps. You will...
2008-09-30  waterproofing exteior real stucco O.K. I would go to your best local paint store, like Sherwin Williams and tell them what you used for paint and what you want to do. They will have the best product for the job. I realize I haven't...
2008-09-28  adding sheet insulation under vinyl siding Hi Bob, Yes, any insulating you can do in these ridiculous economic times is a good idea!! If you're doing just the one wall, there is no problem with adding foil faced foam to the building before siding...
2008-09-16  Room Addition Hi Stacy, Yes, if it is built correctly, it will support the addition. You could use pre-cast piers and bury them 4' in the ground, or pour your own with tubes. The room won't be cold if you insulate...
2008-09-15  Drywall orientation Hi Jim, Yes, the vertical joints were more easily seen when looking along the walls, where the horizontal joints are below most eye levels and less likely to be seen. Also, when applying it horizontally...
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