Building a house by myself (Ep.5) - Vapor barrier, insulation and chipboard flooring

[@stephentomkinson9924]

Top tip from a got from a plumber I used to work with, rinse or shower with cold water after using glassfibre, if you use hot water your pores open and the fibres wash in making you itchy for longer. Thanks for posting, it's interesting to see how you build to cope with your climate.

[@mindsparx1]

Thanks I have heard the same thing and it works quite well.

[@martinedelius]

Yeah, I did the mistake of showering hot after working with glass fiber insulation. That was not a pleasant experience. Afterwards my brother, a professional carpenter, told me about cold showers. I'd rather shower cold every day of the week than have that itchy feeling for a week afterwards. :)

[@richmilito5417]

Perfect, just perfect workmanship. Congratulations.

[@michaelheard1093]

I have found using a lint roller works really well also.

[@christianalejo7689]

You could use duct tape on your skin also if it’s really bad 😂

[@ahmrustam]

I am watching these videos over and over. Its simply a pleasure to watch this guy work. Great planning, great execution, beautiful results. Like a good movie. I watch and relax enjoying it.

[@Dutch779]

Interesting. new subscriber here, I did a carpentry and joinery apprenticeship, 1966 here in Australia, different climate and different build. no trusses in my day, old school, handsaws, pick and shovel, stumps and bearers, joists, tongue and groove flooring, ceiling joists, hangars, purling, rafters, battens, we cut our own roofs, valleys, hips, ridges. good job you are doing there.

[@mindsparx1]

My knowledge comes from your generation, everything was built by hand back then. That's how I like to build, a bit old fashioned but the houses and everything we build last for hundreds of years. Btw, I have been to Australia several times, incredible country with wonderful people and environment

[@miguelarce487]

Wow crazy that I just "found" your channel today, watched the first 4 parts to this house build, looked for the fifth and said Oh no! He doesnt have one! and got sad lol. Hours later came back to KZbin and saw this posted. This is PERFECT. I want to say you're doing a Fantastic job and keep up the good posts! You're skills and techniques are top notch and the videos are enjoyable to watch and easy to understand. Thanks for the videos sir. -United States

[@mindsparx1]

Thanks so much, comments like these make it easy to keep documenting the build.)

[@christoffer1973]

Rock wool is a great alternative. More fire resistant and not itchy! That way to insulate the floor have American something to learn of. many cabins in America don't insulate the floor. Great videos!

[@chrischristofis8501]

You do impressive work, way better than the average on utube, you understand damp and moisture and have put in double protection, that house will last a 100 years, good work 👍

[@margaretbear]

You my man are incredible. What an amazing inspiration. I find it endlessly fascinating to see the details of building houses. I've lived all over the US and also in England - so many different climates! In Minnesota/North Dakota building issues are similar to what you encounter - huge weather changes. The summers are very hot and humid, winters extremely cold with lots of snow. The soil issues are very different though. There is so much clay that, at least where I lived, we always had to dig the foundation 1.5 meters deep to account for frost footings. Now I'm in Florida which is a whole different set of weather events; no frost or snow, but heat, humidity and hurricanes! Also, I'm so impressed with how you dance around on the floor joists before you have a solid floor! I know you say that you are used to it, but it's still amazing that you never forget and are so sure footed.

[@mindsparx1]

thank you for your kind words. Yes it's interesting to see how other countries build and it is usually the weather that determines the construction method :)

[@paulhorn6233]

liked to see you building up, pure elegance the way you build. two little questions: 1 why do you use recycled glass as an insulation material. there are much healthier products like wood wool, foam glass (floor), hemp, straw+clay...2 the windows are beautiful but you do not use the heat and energy that comes with the sun. usually in low energy houses the size of the windows directed to the sun are far bigger; normally you avoid opening up your house towards the north to avoid heat loss to the colder side. windows east and west depend on the local climate you live, morning/evening sun likes to enter there, for some regions that might be to much heat inside the house during the summer. was this window design inspired by classic house building traditions in sweden?

[@FirstLastOne]

I got itchy while watching this and started scratching my arms and then realised it was just a reaction to seeing you working with it. 😂🤣😆 I hate working with fibreglass insulation but the stuff works so there it is.

[@peterlanges3944]

Vapour barrier should always be placed as close to the interior as possible. Putting it under the joists will not allow any moisture that might enter into that space from the house interior above to escape into the (hopefully ventilated) crawlspace below. Warm air, and in the case of a house interior, warm moist air will always move toward cold air and then cool and condense onto whatever cold surface presents itself.

[@markthomasson5077]

My thoughts

[@anit15012]

I believe the tar board on the walls and below the insulation is referred to as Celotex in the US. Not used anymore as OSB and plywood are used for sheer force requirements.

[@cmbrdglarry1]

We always called it fiberboard it’s compressed cardboard basically

[@firemedia8922]

Best video yet! Man fiberglass is the worse. This is amazing to watch. It would be cool if you could take us to a lumber yard in Sweden so we can see what that looks like. It’s awesome to see the surrounding areas. Your work is excellent. Much love and anticipation from Utah 🤙

[@mindsparx1]

What a great idea, I'll probably do that later. The area here is fantastic, 1000 meters from here there are ruins of old Viking castles and other fun, I'll probably show it later.

[@brandonlewis2916]

Super interesting to see some similarities and differences between how you build and and it's done in the U.S.. please keep the videos coming they're very good 👍

[@nathanmyles3785]

I love these videos and this guy is doing a wonderful job. Only thing I'd change is that I'd just go ahead and make that basement a full one, might as well and get an entire extra floor and use it for entertaining and/or a workout gym area.

[@mindsparx1]

Just wanted to clarify a few things. The boards I use are nothing new but a material that has been used since the 70s. The difference is that they are not poisonous like before. I like them and they are still used here in Sweden as they work well for houses in this environment. OSB and gypsum are also used and are good for larger constructions that require more shear walls. My house is so low that the panel and interior will stabilize the house sufficiently. Almost all the materials I use are from that time and there is a reason, it works and our houses last 100s of years, so why change. The area where I am is extremely humid and has strong temperature changes so all the materials I choose are open to diffusion.

[@Nikola76]

Can you please explain why do you use chipboard instead of OSB for floor and what tickles do you use.?

[@jl-5188]

I have to comment that, in Canada, we would consider your application of vapour barrier to be bass-ackwards. In a cold climate, the greatest moisture is inside the heated zone, the living space, and if and when that moist air meets the cold winter air from outdoors, condensation occurs. Therefore, I would have put vapour (really an air-movement control) barrier on the warm side of the insulation, such as directly under your floor sheathing where you have a crawl space. And, for a basement, we would put vapour barrier under the floor slab and waterproof the outside walls as you have done. If the basement walls are not insulated, then you'll have humidity and condensation on them where moisture is drawn up from the ground, through the walls and slab, and it will always smell musty.

[@lorettacurry3759]

This man is a genius ❤

[@jflo4073]

Hi there. What I found works somewhat is if you rub body lotion (or any greasy cream) on your skin before working with the fiberglass you get less of the fibers stuck in the skin and more in the cream itself. Hot shower after, the problem (and lotion) is mostly gone.

[@mindsparx1]

Yes i heard that too, but never tried.

[@eddygoodwin7089]

Good tip, guys around here use baby powder as well

[@kierandoherty1600]

''Get someone else'' works well too i find.

[@tepidtuna7450]

Oh I have experience laying fibreglass insulation as a kid. My father made me do it in the roof of our house. Here in Australia it is not used much anymore as wool is more preferred. Loving your videos.

[@petercritchley6611]

Wow amazing to see you build a house 🏘️ all on your own. 😁👏👏👏👍

[@davidbondy4359]

its called fiber board. love your videos because you don't talk thru the whole video,great job you are very efficient .

[@mindsparx1]

Thank you, i even heard Buffalo board, fiber board sounds more like we would call it.

[@marcusantao8435]

You should wear PPE for glasswool.warm and cold water helps to relief the needles from the glasswool.

[@777Thebear]

you're doing a really good job thanks for sharing your knowledge with us. I however would suggest wearing a respirator when working with insulation.

[@bobbydelcavallo7181]

As always... Absolutely Awesome 🥳🥳🥳

[@mindsparx1]

Thank you 😊

[@bobbydelcavallo7181]

@@mindsparx1 as always, my pleasure 🥳🥳🥳

[@jhutfre4855]

I am amazed.. !

[@IdahoEagle77]

What I wonder... is if not laying the floor down before putting the walls up, will leave a gap under the wall that will allow air in? I like the method in this video as it means you don't really have to worry about protecting osb from the rain while putting the walls and roof up.

[@mandipano1]

Something I must point at as a tømrer in Norway is that stenders of the wall should meet those floor beams, those are 20cm off. You should support also the spoonplates flor along the bearing walls with 2"x4" cubing. Overall it will cut 🤣, a very good job I mean. God jobba

[@lukewright9533]

Cold showers and washing with pantyhose gets that insulation fiber glass out of the pores. Old boss taught me that and it works!

[@madmonksmekshop]

Beautiful work mate.

[@whatta7793]

3:40 -- would it be a good idea to spray foam the edges of the subfloor, the cracks, before placing insulation? Or would this cause some sort of issues?

[@mindsparx1]

We dont use sprayfoam much, its pretty toxic

[@robertfrance1160]

Hi there from Florida. Glad KZbin recommended your channel I have learned a ton that's a awesome house you're building for your family you're a good man. Maybe I can give you a tip on working with fiberglass get some baby powder and load your pours up with it and I mean a lot it works for me anyway I liked and subscribed just finished a marathon of your channel keep up the excellent work wish you the best

[@mindsparx1]

Florida! I hope you weren't hit too hard by Hurricane Ian, terrible pictures from there... It's a good trick, several Americans have suggested just that, will try it sometime. But not Johnson & Johnson baby powder, then you probably get other diseases if you know what I mean.

[@christo7105]

The boards look like Fiberboards with tarred exterior sides; they were very popular in the US in the 60ties and 70ties as roof coverboards above polyiso insulation...

[@tatjoni]

I hear you mate. Glassfibre batting is the worst. I was a carpenter for 10 years here in Finland and we always used rockwool insulation just because we hated glassfibre stuff so much. Compared to that rockwool insulation was absolute joy to work with. And it was cheaper as well. Even now when I work as a structural engineer I always prefer to specify rockwool insulation in my drawings over glassfibre. Though it may not be as "green". Heavens above I hate glassfibre batting!!

[@mindsparx1]

Agreed, i couldn't find any rockwool, completely sold out, i would have used that otherwise. Btw, both my parents are from Finland, that's why I'm a hard working dude, it's in my genes :)

[@tatjoni]

@@mindsparx1 Awesome! That basically makes us family 😁

[@juliancate7089]

In the USA, rockwool and foam insulations (closed-cell and open-cell) are slowly replacing the use of fiberglass. Spray foam is particularly good because it essentially a polyurethane glue that expands into every small seam and crevice to make a very tight seal. Since it is glue, it also adds considerable shear and racking strength to the framing. Rockwool is expensive, but it is superior because it is water repellent, insect-proof, mold-proof, and fire-proof.

[@everhard4743]

and incredibly bad for the environment

[@juliancate7089]

@@everhard4743 What's your evidence for that claim?

[@juliancate7089]

@@everhard4743 Yep, no reply. Exactly what I expected. Just some uneducated eco-warrior spewing lies he heard other people say. And of course, who cares about facts and the truth as long as a lie will further the agenda, right?

[@dennisjohansson6901]

spray foam burns alot more. so if you dont want to die in a fire dont use it. kzbin.info/www/bejne/eZWspaappJioqJI

[@billjohnson3022]

I'm sure you've been told but when you talk of the insulation itching like crazy and throwing out your clothes, what do you suppose it does for your lungs? You need a mask for this! Great videos! I think I've watched the entire series, amazed at how similar Canadian methods are and also how different they can be too! Thanks for doing this.

[@snorriengilbertsson8410]

Thank you for your video. I have a question about the vapour barrier. I live in Iceland and when we put vapour barrier we always have it on "the hot site". You put your vapour barrier under the floor installation/on the ceiling of the basement. Im assuming that your basement will be cold. Would the warm and humid air from your living space not travel to the cold vapour barrier and couse pooling of condensed vapor?

[@mindsparx1]

You have a point and i have thought of that. when i build that space later i will cut trough the barrier, its only there to hold the insulation in place until i start to build down there. Good observation .)

[@jampasurprenant1794]

So far the house looks great I can wait until it is completely done .

[@jampasurprenant1794]

I myself don't know anything about the woods but my husband knows your Did absolutely beautiful Jobs In and out of your house .

[@kudretsonmez6666]

Hello I watched your videos from the foundation stage to the finish of your house. You have shown an excellent mastery, I hope you will be able to sit in your home bye bye. Which country do you live in? Greetings from Turkey 🇹🇷

[@mindsparx1]

Hi, i live in Sweden..

[@dallasaita8080]

Excellent videos! They say if you put nylons (women's pantyhose) in the dryer with the clothes that it should pull all the fiberglass out of the clothes. I'm not sure if they still sell them in stores, but they can probably be found online pretty cheap.

[@martinedelius]

I'd say that in the end it's a good thing that the municipality performs controls. There are quite a few builders who either on purpose or by ignorance cut corners and build houses that in a worst case scenario can be dangerous. Although not all inspectors seem to know what they're doing so at times it can be frustrating.

[@barnacmongars]

The wooden fiber tar coated soft panel you use is call black sheathing it was largely use in Canada back in the seventies eeigthernies ninethies nailed it roofing nails for alphast singles.

[@ahersoebagyo3509]

Its genius ....thanks for all...

[@sepertude]

Look into HALO Subterra and Interra boards, Mitsubishi mini splits, Panasonic ERV...

[@andrewcarr2431]

yes, the fluffy stuff is great for the winter but hard on the body. dust mask for our product as it is made from fiberglass and your eyes can sting too without goggles on. you can get the mineral wool type, but it is twice as expensive but easier to install (minimal protective clothing).

[@vegetables3004]

coat your skin with talcum powder when working with insulation, clogs your pores so you don't get particles stuck in your skin

[@trueman2542]

I really appreciate your skills and expertise. If I may ask you a lovely wooden house that you build how many years would it lasts?

[@mindsparx1]

Hi, it's hard to say, but Nordic people build houses that last. At least I won't have any problems with the house as long as I live :)

[@martinostlund1879]

My house in Sweden was built a little different than this (more wood and less insulation) in 1938. So it is 85 years old by now and I belive it will easily be here another 100 years. It has been renovated and expanded though.

[@sp7436]

@mindsprax Thank you for very very informative video :) Rule is that Vapor barrier should be on warmer side but in other basement side you are putting on colder side. I think vapor travel upwards without wind in basement so protecting floor frame is perhaps correct but why are you not putting it other side as well? Is it because there should be only one vapor barrier and you already have that on basement gravel? Or it is ok to have one below floor wood frame and one on basement gravel?

[@kcksav00]

I notice you're 2 x 8 wall and 2 x 10 floors here in the states we're @ 16" centers you're looks like 24" and your trusses are @ 48".. what floor loading does that give per code?? Super interesting loved watching!! Great job!! Especially raising the trusses!!!

[@SWATSpeCiaL]

Hello from the Danish electrician, love the videos and hope to one day build/renovate my own house :) How much have do you think it will cost in total and how many months did it take you? Did you draw the house in 3d before like in your CC video?

[@mindsparx1]

Hi, The material for the entire house is around 70.000 Eur. What I didn't take into account is the cost of labor (which is free in my case) and Electrician. You are lucky to work with it. I will have to pay around 25,000 Eur for an electrician :(

[@sp7436]

@@mindsparx1 25,000 Eur or 25,000 SEK?

[@rethinkscience8454]

It must get cold there Looking at the amount of insulation you are installing

[@mindsparx1]

yes and it shifts fast, the temperatures can drop from warm to cold in minutes.

[@rethinkscience8454]

@@mindsparx1 - here in Brisbane Australia he hardly have a winter

[@mindsparx1]

@@rethinkscience8454 yeah i spent all my winters in Australia when i was younger, love your country and the people.

[@rethinkscience8454]

@@mindsparx1 we normally have 300 days of sunshine but this year it’s been the wettest on record, where in spring and it been snowing down south while here in Brisbane we’ve had to put on a jumper. Temperature should be 32 deg but it’s been 20-24. Somethings wrong with the jet stream they say.

[@LiCan46]

Tnx for good and inspiring video, question, why are you don't using Rockwool?

[@mindsparx1]

It´s better but more expensive.

[@eddygoodwin7089]

Really enjoying the build, you do good work. My grandmas parents came to the US from Sweden, do you know any Markstedts?

[@mindsparx1]

Thank you, i dont but it's a common surname over here :)

[@eddygoodwin7089]

@@mindsparx1 👍

[@elmerkilred159]

The chipboard/particle board/MDF on the floor is illegal in the states. Vapor destroys particle board and OSB in heavier humidity areas. Actual 3/4" -4'x8' sheets of plywood is required for floor decking. I have a couple of garage shelves that were built in the late 70s that were made of particle board. It has sags in it from cans of liquids that have leaked out. The only thing that particle board is good for, is cabinets that are laminated with Formica. (Melamine).

[@mindsparx1]

Ok, we don't have any issues with that, i guess 90% of all houses have chipboard flooring over here since, at least 1960.

[@MrMalePrincess]

Hi, great video series. Just wondering why you don't put down any radon barrier?

[@finntexbuild4809]

I’m a builder in US and for wood framed buildings I like to use mineral wool / rock wool , a way less itching. 🤠🇫🇮

[@mindsparx1]

Agree, couldn't find the right thickness at a good price. Everything is sold out right now :(

[@bastiat691]

Rockwool is much easier on the skin than glass wool, worth considering :)

[@groooly]

Just great work! How thick did you do the floor insulation with the mineral wool? 2 x 15cm?

[@mindsparx1]

The floor is 22cm thick, the crawlspace is naturally warm so it will be more that enough.

[@groooly]

@@mindsparx1 That sounds smart, thank you!

[@gislibalzer6047]

What are the dimension for the floor panels you are installing, they look like a t&g or are lapped. 2' x 4', 3/4" thick?

[@mindsparx1]

Yes, t&g but closer to 1" thick.

[@MrErViLi]

I know this house is long finished but the next time you deal with insulation try a Tyvek suit. It's specifically designed for protecting against things like fiberglass. I always regret not using a tyvek suit when dealing with insulation. I actually cut the suit into a jacket for installing insulation because i never have issues with anything below my waist.

[@finrodfelagund3968]

1:31 why there is no concrete under the floor? I saw on a video, they filled with concrete under the floor.

[@finrodfelagund3968]

sorry my eng, and im asking to learn, no other intention

[@finrodfelagund3968]

8:43 oh maybe he wanted to have a basement

[@nautiluz125]

Du kan även lägga träull kolla Steico de finns kanske i Sverige med. Hälsningar från Polen!

[@Wait...whaaat]

why don't you use rock based wool instead of glass wool?

[@mindsparx1]

Its more expensive, if i could afford it i would probably choose that instead.

[@Wait...whaaat]

@@mindsparx1 Oh wow, that is quite a contrast compared to Estonian prices. Basically the same price for both here, did not expect it to differ that much for your region. I checked prices form ehomer that appears to operate in Sweden as well. Rockwool vs ursa - ursa (glass) is cheaper. Rockwool vs isover - rockwool is cheaper. Of course, single house requires quite a lot of square of insulation that often needs double layer. Well done on the documenting your progress!

[@DjSharperimage]

You should build a camper van like a Ram Promaster with all the extra materials.

[@mindsparx1]

That's actually on my bucket list...

[@fonsschoemaker2577]

For doors and windows we seal it with sealent to make airtight

[@maximerousseau]

Why are subfloor panels so small? Is it just a product of people not having big enough vehicles in europe to transport 4x8 sheets or is there a technical reason behind it?

[@mindsparx1]

They are quite thick, so it probably has something to do with the weight.

[@MrSurrealKarma]

We generally don't have products weighing more than 25 kg. Health stuff, and it's great.

[@chrisdaniel1339]

I am curious as to why you did not insulate with spray foam. Closed cell spray foam has a higher R-value per inch, it is its own vapor barrier and does not need plastic sheeting, and it fills every possible place air could enter into the home making it extremely energy efficient. Because spray foam insulates so well it often allows the home owner to scale back the size of their heating and cooling systems saving even more money. Spray foam is also sound deadening so you will not hear as much noise like a truck passing on the road or aircraft flying overhead.

[@mindsparx1]

We rarely use spray insulation around here because of how toxic it is, but it sure has gotten better now

[@jfrotlund]

Nice work !! Impressive energy :) However - why not prepare for floor heating (f.x. Uponor Tignum) when laying the floor boards ?? Or is this going to be the next layer ?

[@mindsparx1]

Im not using floor heating, the only heat source is the heat pump and a stove.

[@patriklindholm7576]

I noticed no construction paper or equivalent was run between the floor insulation and the chipboard to prevent possible draft, apparently not required?

[@mindsparx1]

I have never used anything between the layers, may be a new thing.

[@patriklindholm7576]

@@mindsparx1 Or a really old one 🤣 from the days of tar paper, in which case today's quality materials do compensate for it effectively enough.

[@dmitrychernivetsky5876]

question, that sidewall appears pretty long. Does your code call for diagonal bracing? even if not, i would still probably stick a couple of them in just in case.

[@mindsparx1]

It´s not needed as you will se a couple of videos ahead.

[@brianweber1973]

When you are doing insulation, I sort of wonder why you do not use a disposable "bunny suit"; kind of a white cover-all which is made from some sort of nylon or poly type material? The suit is usually very effective at keeping the glass fibers off the skin and can be taped against the skin to prevent fibers from getting on the arms, neck, or other exposed parts.

[@masafarmi7709]

Why the vapor barrier plastic only for the basement part of the floor frame and not for whole floor?

[@mindsparx1]

It will be removed later, its just for now until i go down there to fix the rest.

[@tealkerberus748]

I definitely prefer rockwool batts rather than fibreglass. They're not great, but they're better. I wouldn't touch any of the organics - organic materials in tiny particles or fibres are too biodegradable, and the only way to stop them rotting or breeding insects is to fill them with biocides. And of course polyester batts kill people in house fires. So far, rockwool is the least nasty option. A disposable coversuit and ppe for breathing, eyes, and hair, will also help.

[@kanenaysmith9287]

I hate working with the glass style of insulation. in Australia we have alternative products these days. no itching.

[@pekkakuosmanen65]

Vapor barrier, plastick, suppose to be warm side of construction?

[@pekkakuosmanen65]

…structure. My english is no good.

[@bobsponge]

Why did you use a glass wool if rockwool is available?

[@mindsparx1]

It´s very expensive compared to glass wool

[@sshumkaer]

so its basically fiber glass?

[@tosh369]

Do you have Rockwool insulation in Sweden? Or is the cost prohibitive?

[@mindsparx1]

Hi, yes we have. But its completly sold out where i am, i would probably used that instead, less itchy

[@kennethhudson8013]

Our osb board in America comes In 4ftx8ft sheets

[@КоляКолюня-х7ф]

Good❤

[@ExeLFloorball]

Not sure what material you are using for that insulation, Im not familiar with it. Are you sure tar is good for you and gonna cause any health problems?

[@mindsparx1]

It´s glass fiber, its ok as long its not exposed.

[@ExeLFloorball]

I meant the cardboard like material under the fiber glass.

[@mcgillicuddy_]

Enjoying your build series thus far. 👍 That asphalt coated fibreboard is also still in use in Canada & yes it is now manufactured as a non-toxic product.

[@mindsparx1]

I am very interested in how Canadians build. You have almost the same climate as us, so we should be pretty similar as we have to think about all the weather changes. I will surely learn more about you guys thanks to this channel.

[@andrewmacgregor8717]

@@mindsparx1 The Canadian Mortgage and Housing Commission (CMHC) prepared many standards for residential construction back in the 1960's that have been revised and updated. The Canadian Building Code and Ontario Building Code are great documents that really cannot be beaten. Part 9 deals mostly with Residential and Small Buildings under 600m^2. If you're interested I can provide a link to the on line documents. One thing that jumped out at me was where you placed the vapour barrier (VB) in the floor. As a practice the VB is always located on the warm side of an assembly to prevent warm moist air from condensing in the insulation. The crawl space and in your case basement should be ventilated if they are not heated. Thanks for posting,. I'll be building by my self starting in the spring and it's nice to see someone else doing the same thing. Best of luck!

[@revalsr]

The board you use for barrier between the ground and house´s floor and at the same time to hold the insulation, is made from fiber glass or cotton reinforced with phenolic material. It is known as Celotex because the registered trade mark. By the way, I enjoy your videos.

[@rahtaearudon8183]

I was trying to find the side project, how can I find it?

[@u8k.z]

I'm witting you all the time 11 minutes not enough

[@mindsparx1]

Thank you :)

[@thult6515]

Is this in sweden mate?

[@mindsparx1]

Yes it is...

[@anthonycrumpler8170]

it may sound strange but you can rub a little olive oil on those itchy spots and itll pull the glass strands out of the skin

[@jameslyons1661]

❤

[@KamiSiegle]

2:34 what is the name in your language? [ Where you are ]

[@mindsparx1]

Swedish :)

[@lquint1]

After installing insulation: "Seems I have needles all over my body" Can you imagine inhaling all that glass particles when not using a mask. Great video! but please protect yourself my friend. We want you healthy and alive to do more videos.

[@bahaakhalil463]

Waiting for part 6

[@mindsparx1]

Im working on it :) but there is another video in between in a few days..

[@bahaakhalil463]

Thanks a lot 👍🏻👍🏻

[@AM1015-]

that insualtion has fibers that not only irritate the skin but you are not wearing any PPE to protect your respiratory system that could do long term damage to your health

[@mindsparx1]

Yes, you are 100% correct always use protection. I'm bad at that as you can see.

[@TheWhale45]

Batt Insulation better than nothing I guess.

[@bignicnrg3856]

So as I thought you butt the edge of the floor decking to edge of framing. Issues

[@mindsparx1]

no not really, i have another solution for that in a few videos ahead.

[@michaelcolgan3182]

Please wear a mask ! The glass products will mess up your lungs. I started to use a product called Roxul you but you still need a mask also but its 75% less itchy . I do enjoy your videos . I built a shop building with 2x6 walls in new jersey , put in R-30 . I use a 8ft long oil filled electric baseboard heater . Amazing how a few extra dollars in materials just keeps the heating costs down .

[@mindsparx1]

True, insulation is actually a cheap investment for a lot of gain

[@jeffdeluca1153]

Nice work. But use a dust mask to protect t your lungs from the fiberglass. Can't throw them away friend.

[@bumpercoach]

whats the dimensions of this house?

[@Minecraft_mast]

We wear tyvex suites when working with fiberglass. I prefer cellulose made from recycled paper that is treated to retard fire and insects. Thank you for sharing your skills!

[@iuliandan363]

subcribed, how to resist?!

[@Paul_C]

My suggestion: don't use glass. Rockwool or something like it has better results.

[@thaduchess242]

Fiber glass is no joke

[@ИвановАлексей-ъ1к]

Is there Finland or Sweden?

[@mindsparx1]

Im from finland but live in sweden, so 2 out of 2 :)

[@SuperNoticer]

@@mindsparx1 That's awesome. I know a Finn who's a great guy