The Best Insulation For Your Tiny House In Cold Climates?

[@richidraykat]

I watch another you tuber from Alberta so when you mentioned that was where you are based it made me smile. Your tiny house is very beautiful and you are such a lovely person. Thank you for sharing your life with us

[@paulinehillson9059]

We have been cold here in CONNECTICUT but nothing like you have! Stay warm and safe! 💗

[@dannolawson263]

Excellent research & foresight into the potential pitfalls of insulation in regards to the R-Values, how R-Values can vary depending on the climate where you purchase your tiny home, and how mobility can affect your choice of insulation!

[@myBIGtinyhouselife]

Thanks Daniel 😊

[@marirose19]

@Daniel Larsen BSW And I appreciated Adelina’s mention of ppl who have what is technically called Multiple Chemical Sensitivities (MCS). Great job once again.

[@dannolawson263]

@@marirose19 I fully agree I am one of those people after being exposed to high levels of toxic chemicals in active duty. It is the reality of life for many which is why having control over the construction aspect of your tiny house is a great option unlike trailers or RV's that typically have formaldehyde incorporated into their construction to prevent mold.

[@marirose19]

@@dannolawson263 Oh wow Daniel! I have an unfortunate terminal illness that causes me to have only mild as opposed to severe MCS. Still I have to be mindful of it & would likely need a VOC free tiny house. Hope you don’t experience too many shitty days.

[@janwoodward7360]

Because R value works when it’s too hot too, a good rule of thumb is buy the best insulation that fits that you can afford. The batts have a little paper flange that you can staple to the framing. And we did a combination of closed cell boards, foil faced on both sides, polyisocyanurate with a fiberglass center strength band. We cut and installed the flat boards and then called the pros to foam around edges sealing the boards to the frame and filling in gaps. Took him a minimum of time and material as we were doing the fill work.

[@myBIGtinyhouselife]

Thanks for sharing your experience 😊🙏🏼.

[@wikedwhich1]

so cold here too...got to go to bed now A...to keep warm in my Thatched cottage here in the U~~~K

[@myBIGtinyhouselife]

Stay warm 🙏🏼☺️

[@janinafisher101]

Adelina, that was an excellent overview of insulation! Stay warm! You've been having it pretty cold! 🥶 Our Ontario cold snap is supposed to start waning now! Happy Valentine's Day today!❣

[@myBIGtinyhouselife]

Thanks, you too ☺️

[@mavahuth5044]

I am always happy to see you 💟. No matter what the topic is. Tiny house living is interesting to me. I don't think I would mind living in one . Because I am really short but my husband is 6 foot 3 inches. I don't think it would work very well for him.

[@marirose19]

It can be done. I’ve seen many tiny homes with kitchen counters somewhat higher & tall men living w/their short spouses. Where there’s a will, there’s a way.

[@mavahuth5044]

It is good to have a tall husband he can get the stuff Would have a hard time getting. I can do the same for him.

[@marirose19]

@@mavahuth5044 #truth I’m living proof w/my husband.

[@marshaharwood8883]

Ready for spring😊😘

[@myBIGtinyhouselife]

Me too!

[@hyggegirlstefx988]

I learned a lot from this video. You should have been a teacher, Adelina. Your explanations are as always thorough yet concise and easy to understand. 😻

[@myBIGtinyhouselife]

Thanks 😊. I guess being a mom kind of makes me a teacher of sorts 🤓.

[@olgabastos7393]

19 degrees Celsius in Lisbon. Love your videos. More recipes pls.

[@stephenrichard8428]

Great job explaining insulation and the different pros and cons. Definitely one of the most important components to building, along with windows. As long as one addresses air quality (and you have), it's a green light for the most insulation you can get! Money well spent for the lowest cost of ownership. Again nice work explaining! 😊

[@myBIGtinyhouselife]

Thanks 😊

[@suejohnson3972]

Hi Adelina👋 very interesting 😄 Happy Valentine's Day 💕

[@krismurdock993]

Loving your videos as I plan to build my own tiny home. Great tips, especially on insulation! Also on other things I would not have considered. Thanks for doing these!

[@DonnaBMacK]

Very interesting and informative. Thank you for sharing this.

[@sunshinegover6519]

I have been doing a lot of research on tiny homes. I am looking to downsize and live a more comfortable lifestyle that is more to my liking. I am 67 and looking for change. The insulation information was something I was wondering about and the best to use in my area, Vermont. Can’t thank you enough for all the information. I like that it was coming from an independent woman who is living the lifestyle. Thanks so much for the information. Be safe and stay warm!

[@myBIGtinyhouselife]

Thanks 🙏🏼

[@marirose19]

Well Adelina! There you go again doing another very informative, educational, & thorough vlog. Gurl-we just can’t stop you nor do we want to of course. All very well-said & joyfully presented. Ty. Even with all my health issues & my husband’s, you still make me believe that we can live the tiny home lifestyle & we sure want to. Even my 87 yr old Mum is considering it now.💙💫🌀🤗And PS. We’re feeling that nasty polar vortex here in NH USA too. Ugh. Winter is beautiful-if it could only stay around 60-70 degrees I’d be thrilled.

[@myBIGtinyhouselife]

I remember watching a video of a tiny house built by a woman who has extreme sensitivities so it’s possible. I’m trying to remember what KZbin channel it was on. Yes! This cold is exhausting. Even going for a short walk to get the mail feels like suiting up for a space walk! 🥶😜

[@JonTanOsb]

Re: fibreglass insulation. The little filaments can get into your skin and itch like a bugger. So when you shower, use cold or warm water, not hot, so your pores close instead of open, then the filaments will slide right off your skin. Jon in rural BC, Canada

[@ecologytoday]

I would add rFOIL(Foil covered bubble wrap insulation and vapour barrier) as a DIY option. We have used it for various projects on several small homes. Lots of good things to say about it.

[@myBIGtinyhouselife]

Hi Jay, that’s a new one to me. I’m intrigued by that. Thanks for sharing ☺️.

[@yvonneziemba8812]

It has been cold here as well 🥶 I miss my walks outside 😢 thank you for the info on insulation, I never knew any of what you discussed 👍🏻 I hope you have a blessed day today ❤️

[@myBIGtinyhouselife]

Thanks Yvonne 😊

[@centhiabruder8067]

Hi Adalina, this was a very informative video thank you.

[@mariadavis2685]

Wow! Thanks for all your research. This is such a great video. I appreciate all your hard work you do for us. Thank you 😎

[@myBIGtinyhouselife]

Thanks 😊

[@tennmcclain]

I have been wondering how you and Sophie have been managing in this extreme cold. Great video with very useful information. Stay safe and warm.

[@myBIGtinyhouselife]

Thanks Ann 😊

[@triathletenewyork94]

thank you , wanted to do spray foam , I feel good ty

[@oldmanjimh3165]

Good review for DIY. Agree with your choice. I would suggest that you inspect it before the walls are covered to be sure they did a good job. What type of windows did you go with?

[@myBIGtinyhouselife]

My house was built by a professional and is CSA certified which means that it was inspected at each step along the way .

[@CarlaFriends]

Cold here in Pittsburgh brrrr

[@valeriebaxter2354]

We are cold here in the UK at the moment, but nothing like Canada, but an indoor and an outdoor thermometer comparison would have been interesting to see the effect of the spray foam insulation.

[@katielynn2144]

it’s snowing here in Texas! 🥶 i moved from Michigan 2 years ago to get away from the snow! haha stay warm!! 💛

[@myBIGtinyhouselife]

Hi Katie. Yes I heard you’ve got lots of snow and ice 🥶. Stay safe!

[@pudgethefish5180]

the funny thing... I was literally just looking into insulation like 2 days ago 😂 we are currently in a too big house wanting to build a tiny house

[@robertaboulton832]

Thanks. Really enjoyed the information.

[@activbb6660]

Just curious on how your floor feel without radiant heat? Great comparison and easy to understand! Thanks for sharing!!

[@myBIGtinyhouselife]

My floor is warm. I have 6” of spray foam underneath my floor. Also, metal sheathing underneath the trailer.

[@activbb6660]

​@@myBIGtinyhouselife Ah metal sheathing! So completely sealed off from road debris! That's very nice! Thanks. Btw waiting for a few answers back from Teacup! Cheers!

[@HaywoodHomestead]

Very informative and nice video!! 🙂

[@myBIGtinyhouselife]

Thanks 😊

[@lonniemcintosh6239]

Good morning Adelina great video ! I thought you would have spray foam soy based Insulation as one of the options . I think it has a higher cost but no gases cheers.

[@myBIGtinyhouselife]

Hi, I’ve never heard of soy spray foam.

[@lonniemcintosh6239]

@@myBIGtinyhouselife Yes its out there but in reality there isn't much soy bean in it but it's a start ! Check out Soy Spray Insulation Don't be Green about the Bean . there's resin in it. Keep Warm !

[@tomnjudyorton732]

I have a friend whose car has soy-based insulated engine wires. Wild rabbits are attracted to the engine and keep eating the wires even with deterrents professionally installed. Just a thought to consider for soy based house insulation…..what would the mice/rats/rabbits think….dinner?

[@myBIGtinyhouselife]

@tomnjudyorton732 yikes! 😁

[@tinocoacr]

Olá Adelina, a sua casa tem garantia por exemplo por causa da humidade? Beijinhos de Portugal 🖐❤💚

[@myBIGtinyhouselife]

Hi Ana, My house has a 2 year warranty. I'm not finding humidity to be a huge problem so far.

[@bradiklongsword335]

Ya the other day was -50 with the windchill yikes! Great video as always. I was curious about the off-gases and if you noticed any chemical odours that lingered and for how long.

[@myBIGtinyhouselife]

I didn’t notice anything but I’m not sensitive to that thankfully.

[@bradiklongsword335]

@@myBIGtinyhouselife oh that’s good to hear. Ok thanks so much! Stay warm lol!

[@myBIGtinyhouselife]

I’m not sure. I think a person would know if they were because of allergies.

[@alissonvonderlane862]

thank you so much! It's getting a lil warmer here in estern Canada hope it reaches you! Lol, darn mascara! Btw do I hear the shirt's static...? 🤔

[@hobbygardeninthewoods]

this is off topic but am wondering what you do for maintaining your weight? You are vegan right? What do you eat in a day?

[@myBIGtinyhouselife]

Yes I’m vegan and try to eat mostly whole foods but still enjoy treats like vegan ice cream and wine. I basically eat when I’m hungry. If I’m not hungry I don’t eat breakfast. If I am I’ll have cereal or yogurt with granola. Lunch is leftovers and dinner a veggie curry and rice or a pasta dish etc. The fact is that when you don’t eat animal products and eat mostly whole foods you naturally eat fewer calories but get more fibre and less cholesterol and saturated fats. Hope that helps.

[@hobbygardeninthewoods]

@@myBIGtinyhouselife thank you so much for replying! Sounds nice and simple/doable! Also would love to know about your hair care routine for when you wear your hair curly. It’s so nice and NOT frizzy :)

[@myBIGtinyhouselife]

I use the Shea Moisture Jamaican Castor Oil leave in conditioner and then scrunch in a little of the OGX Coconut Curls Creamy Mouse. I also only use an old cotton T-shirt to blot my hair when I get out of the shower if I’m wearing it curly. A towel makes it frizzy.

[@hobbygardeninthewoods]

@@myBIGtinyhouselife thank you!!

[@miriam4235]

I really hope there is no one out there that is sensitive to chemicals. That would mean existing would be kinda impossible seeing as eventing is made up of chemicals. Including us. 😂

[@myBIGtinyhouselife]

I’ve met a person who is and, yes, it makes their life extremely difficult 😞.

[@miriam4235]

@@myBIGtinyhouselife What you meant to say is that somebody can be sensitive to certain specific substances. One can't be sensitive to chemicals in general because everything is made out of chemicals, water, air, all food, our bodys, plants, animals, literally everything. I know it's pedantic, but it's an important distinction. Because creating fear of 'chemicals' is a marketing ploy to get people to pay lot of money for snake oil. It corrodes trust in science and potential life saving medicines like vaccinations.