Smart Renovations and Quick Repairs
                                       
   

Installing frames and drywall

        
                               
    Drywall consists of a thin layer of gypsum between two layers of heavy paper. It is used for walls and ceilings in most buildings today because it is both faster and cheaper to install than plaster.        
                               
 
 
Installing insulation    
 

Aside from door and window glass, insufficient insulation is one of the main sources of heat loss in homes.

Fibreglass batt insulation is the most used thermal insulation material in home construction. It's sold in rolls or in batts designed to fit in 16- or 24-in. spaces. As a general rule, the space between wall studs is 16 in., while the space between ceiling joists is 24 in. For walls, install fibreglass batts from inside the house, against the sheathing - which is covered on the outside with an air barrier and an exterior siding. In the attic, insulatation is laid flat between the ceiling joists.

Installing a vapour barrier

Moisture problems such as rot and mould can be avoided with the proper installation of a vapour barrier. What happens in the winter, the air in a house has a higher rate of moisture than the outside air and the moisture inside the building seeks to escape. To prevent this water vapour from creating condensation in the envelope of the building, promoting rot and mould problems and eventually structural damage.

   
                                 
       
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Installing the electrical circuits

Lighting is essential to the look and function of any room. And today there are more options in lighting your home than ever before.