$$ HOW TO INSULATE EXISTING COLD WALLS ON A BUDGET DIY $$ Stop Loosing Heat and Start Saving Money!!

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Cheap DIY insulation for cold walls is possible in your home improvement with Reflectix in just a few hours! This will save you $$$money$$$ on your energy bills!!
🔥 UPDATE VIDEO addressing "Condensation concerns" 👉👉👉 • UPDATE to Insulating E...
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In this video you will see how easy wall insulation is without disturbing the wall at all! You will also find out in this video if you can wallpaper over Reflectix insulation! Watch the video if you are curious!:)
If you find yourself saying this old house will never warm up just watch my other video about insulating cold cantilevered/over hanged floors, you might find it useful • HOW TO INSULATE COLD C... . Home improvements doesnt have to brake the bank!
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@crystalroseblue6760 Год назад

Wow got an Old house no insulation hollow walls,no money, this is the best of the best idear....thank you .

@shermanhofacker4428 Год назад

I lived in a camper trailer a couple of years ago that had a lot of windows and a huge glass sliding door, spraying a mist of water on the cleaned glass stuck the smooth side of bubble wrap very well and helped a bunch in reducing heat loss. Also eliminated condensation running down and collecting in the window sill.

@jonathanwright5550 Год назад

Sooo bubble wrap on my old plaster wall

@user-su5ft8lc9q 7 месяцев назад

And if someone tried to brake in the bubbles would pop and they would think they were being shot at and run away. Talk about duel usage, Wow INSULATION AND SECURITY!!!!!

@zeldagoblin 2 года назад

You can buy this stuff with a peelable self adhesive backing. I lined my fitted wardrobes with it, they were situated on an outside wall. Massive difference, the wall is warm, not damp

@WadaGoodIdea 2 года назад

Thats very convenient I wasnt aware of that👍 Thank you for the info! That can be used on concrete surfaces as well! Cool! Oh yeah I agree difference is massive!

@susie7121 2 года назад

What is it called?

@joshsotosband3323 2 года назад

Have you noticed a significant difference with the house being warmer? Also, Will it retain cool air in the summer? Thank you.

@arvindtaylor6871 Год назад

What is it called? Where can you buy it from?

@snowshepard Год назад

Link ?

@bertarue Год назад

Thank you so much for making this video. I had no idea this could be done. I have an older home too so this product is needed in some of my rooms. Can't wait to get started !

@sallydavidson4471 Год назад

You did a great job adding the wallpaper! Nice straight lines and looked professional!

@cupcakesmom3498 2 года назад

Half of my garage was turned into a game room by the previous owners, it’s a nice addition but very cold, with this I can do the wall that’s shared with the garage, thanks.

@humberton2306 Год назад

Awesome idea for on a budget applications. I will be doing something similar for my garage. It has completed walls without insulation. Thanks for the idea.

@VonnaVoo Год назад

Wow, pretty cool. I used .05 insulation Formular board last year - only to learn it is not good for you to have exposed and can affect your breathing. With that being said, I am going to try this. Looks easy enough for a weekend project for me.

@jayne2467 Год назад

Thank you. I live in a very old trailer and these rolls would be easier and then I will wall paper. You’re the best! I appreciate you and your efforts for sharing. 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽♥️

@akbauer2525 Год назад

Just put a similar product over my old windows. The temperature is much more comfortable than just the shrink wrap over the windows like I used for the last 6 years. I'll also be able to reuse this every year. Wish I'd thought of it sooner.

@sandyjohnson1558 Год назад

Great idea 👍Need this right now , feel like wrapping my house with the weather we have coming. It's cold❄

@davidelliott5843 Год назад

Two years ago I battened a wall and covered with two layers of bubble wrap and three layers of foil in alternating layers. Foil edges overlapped and spray glued. Top face is drywall plasterboard. It has totally stopped the persistent damp and mould for very reasonable cost. It’s that good we can allow soft furnishings to touch the wall. Previously they became damp and mouldy. Not any more.

@matimusthegreat Год назад

Thinking of doing something similar.. can i ask, did you apply the plasterboard directly over the foil or did you add another level of battens ontop of the foil and then plasterboard. In affect to create an air gap both sides - wall side and plasterboard side. Ive battened my walls already and thinking of applying the foil insulation to the inside of the battens and on the brick wall and then plasterboard over screwed into the battens. From all the research i find they say an air gap is imperative for radiant style foil insulation to work but i cant afford to lose more space by adding another level of battens. Just curious to see how you did it?

@fearone9694 Год назад

A dehumidifier or improved ventilation would have been easier.

@soulcandyalmadulce5885 Год назад

Beautiful, great job! It will give the warmth you are looking for, for sure.

@rakiademirli1209 3 года назад

WOW - I tried it right away and came out beautiful!

@WadaGoodIdea 3 года назад

Wonderful!

@qmnnvrdyz8965 Год назад

That's great! I have knob-and-tube wiring, so it can't be insulated, in the walls. I luv this idea, but I think I would just use it during the winter, so I'd just affix it at the top. Something is better than nothing, even if it isn't pretty! Thank you! Great job!!

@judyconte6566 Год назад

My big concern would be mold between the wall you're covering up & the reflect texts because it's going right up against the wall. Would be a great idea to do a follow up video in 6 months to a year to where you peel some of it off to see what's happening between the wall and the Is foil product

@yarikfreerunner1 Год назад

Exactly.

@davidelliott5843 Год назад

This insulation is a vapour barrier. Moisture cannot migrate through, so there will be no mould behind. It’s a fundamental requirement of any insulation system.

@thomp9054 Год назад

@@davidelliott5843 yep, there's never been mold in a house ever

@dmjsvandal Год назад

@@davidelliott5843 I think both of you and Judy have fair points. As you say, no moisture transfer from interior to sheetrock, so the application is great for permanent, semi-permanent cold climates or hot dry climates. In hot, humid climates, the foil will drop to near dew point temperature in the spring, summer, fall by way of AC (over the course of days). The damp warm air from the inner side of the poorly insulated wall void will condensate on the back of the sheetrock due to 6-7 degree dew point temperature gradient. Then molding will begin

@walley2637 Год назад

yes, there is a reason that vapor barriers are between the drywall and the exterior. if the wall is cold it will create condensation. she would see the same kind of heat retention by simply using 2mil plastic that foam core is doing almost nothing. this will definitely create mold. it would be better to put strapping on the wall then another layer of drywall if you don't want to address the real cause of the poorly insulated wall.

@Pallidus_Rider 6 месяцев назад

I made myself a Reflectix hat and cape to keep myself warm. Looks funny, but keeps myself warm. 👍🤫👍

@tarobinson7411 2 года назад

Excellent. I'm doing a small entrance tomorrow. You solved my problem!!!! Yaaaaah.

@vedales8670 Год назад

One of the best DIY projects ever!!!

@wynnetoms1269 6 месяцев назад

I had thought about this idea to add insulation to my walls, but covering with wall paneling. I love being able to see how wallpaper works.

@ilovephotos1919 11 месяцев назад

I am going to buy some Reflectix. I like your video. I just have a 16" section of wall that is poorly insulated. Just with my hand I can feel the heat this summer. It's an old mobile home so I believe the insulation has fallen over the years. Thank you!

@MarijkeWillemsen990 Год назад

Good quality foam boards outside quality like roofmate from pir or pur are fire resistant and very easy to work with! They give a good background for wood, paper…if you use the ones you can plaster it looks very nice!

@meganlovely92 Год назад

I am so happy to have found your channel. This is a great solution to our cold room and it’s something I can afford and do.

@WadaGoodIdea Год назад

Glad it was helpful!

@kmwrites7456 7 месяцев назад

what a terrific idea! I think you did a wonderful job and I like the white brick paper.

@texas-tea Год назад

Thanks for posting ! Great info. Very ingenious solution 💰🛠

@maegardnermills4292 11 месяцев назад

Thank you. This is what I have been needing to do.

@lucymartinez991 Год назад

Awesome, thank you for this. Very helpful for where I need it.

@JayP-kd5rc Год назад

Great idea, and it looks nice. Good job!

@juliewilliams9441 2 года назад

Great idea,i'm going to do this thank you 👍🏼

@ramaz8117 3 года назад

Thankful 👌👍 well explained and to the point! Great vid 🙌

@WadaGoodIdea 3 года назад

Appreciate it! So glad to hear that😍

@Breezybree63 Год назад

This is perfect information for apartment living.

@vuralzafer3187 3 года назад

this is amazing! love your videos, they are all useful to me, please upload more :)

@WadaGoodIdea 3 года назад

Thank you! Will do!

@NapoleonDynamites 3 года назад

Great job, I'm after using this on my pub shed, although it was insulated it was still losing the heat quickly in the winter months, I didn't know if wallpapering it would work until I seen this video last week. So thought I better come back and thank you for saving me a hole lot of money 👍

@WadaGoodIdea 3 года назад

Oh wow thats so awesome! I am very happy for you😍 And I really appreciate you taking your time and come back to update us! I am very happy with my results as well and thinking of doing this at different locations in my house!

@y.t.a180 3 года назад

Did temperature change much with wallpaper on??? The Lady never did check in video. Is insulation expensive?

@y.t.a180 3 года назад

@@WadaGoodIdea lovely job!!! You could have maybe used a hanging loose bamboo trails curtain...or made something similar. I loved result. My problem is too hot in summer..n little cooler in winter...for maybe one month. Does it work to keep cool in summer??? Thanks again. Subbed. Xxxx Spanish hot island, not mainland!

@NapoleonDynamites 3 года назад

@@y.t.a180 Have only had a few warm days here is Scotland this year but it seems to be working both ways, my shed doesn't heat up as much since I have done this, but keeps the heat in much better when it's cold and I used the heating. Although I have since changed the overall look, I put sheets of 5mm plywood over all of it then made ply panels, as I wanted an old style irish pub look to my shed.

@WadaGoodIdea 3 года назад

@@y.t.a180 Thank you! I had really good results in the winter time to keep warm but its been getting warm here and I dont think reflectix is as effective in the heat than it is in the cold!

@karimgomez6933 Год назад

Thank you for sharing. Since my house is old and insulation poor I was thinking to add more insulation between the walls (not foam) this is a good idea. New to your channel and new subscriber here.

@ChelseaPensioner-DJW Год назад

Here in the UK, we have PIR insulation and Plasterboard (gyprock board) combined, it can be stuck directly onto the wall with no vapour barrier needed, a must for the older 19th century terraced housed we have here.

@dtj4161 2 года назад

Good job. I will try this on my bedroom addition room which is always cold in the winter. Thank you

@WadaGoodIdea 2 года назад

Awesome! Let us know how it works out for you!

@crystalwebb5725 7 месяцев назад

I love reflectix and have used it so many ways. Im pretty sure there is going to be mold. I did have atleast. It does make things more heatable. Thx for the idea.

@equipolosantrax57 3 года назад

This is amazing loved the video I was looking for a good idea to insulate my room i will be doing this thank you

@WadaGoodIdea 3 года назад

You are so welcome! Glad this was helpful!

@denverdanoreno Год назад

I had a challenge in my midlife, homeless but capable, I used reflectix for a 12x12 storage unit in Tysons Corner Virginia, lived there for a little over a year and it worked well in a non-heated environment on the outside of my unit. Moral to story: Pay yourself 8-20% of net salary for a rainy day season that can last more than 6 months, hopefully. But most of us do live beyond our means.

@kalo924 Год назад

Good advice about rainy day fund. When you have that, save for retirement. Because those years you are working and saving, the savings will grow. Exactly what I did as a single mom, now enjoying a comfortable retirement.

@Julie-wr8dj 2 года назад

Looks great!! Thanks for the info!

@Carldancehard 2 года назад

Thanks for the tip! Great video, the energy crisis is coming to Europe, so I started looking for a cheap but good heat insulation method. great video. Greetings from Hungary.

@WadaGoodIdea 2 года назад

You are welcome Carl greeting back to Hungary🤗

@rhondapipes6387 Год назад

Your wall turned out nice, especially qith the peeling wallpaper. That can be a challenge to work with.

@janewilson9202 3 года назад

WOW I'M GOING TO TRY IT OUT. THANKS FOR SHARING

@WadaGoodIdea 3 года назад

You are welcome! Have fun!

@Thereikifaequeen1177 2 года назад

Thank you! I did this and added foam wall tiles on top for added insulation and it definitely helped my cold sunroom!

@WadaGoodIdea 2 года назад

Awesome!👍 Foam wall tiles are great idea! Are they self sticking?

@michaelparanormal 2 года назад

@@WadaGoodIdea Yes they are self sticking , i wished id used the thermal roll you used first with them ,my outer walls are always cold in winter times , great idea for a cheap fix!

@billgreen576 2 года назад

What sort of foam wall tiles. Polystyrene is a fire hazard.

@CADreemz Год назад

@@billgreen576 EPS is a fire hazard, but polyisoboard is not.

@jepulis6674 6 месяцев назад

@@CADreemzMold is what I would be afraid of when adding insulation to inside. Dew point and no ventilation to air it out rots wood nicely.

@muthusala6143 Год назад

Very smart of you and it looked very nice

@nancywebb6549 Год назад

I used this on my attic pull down stairs. They are right above my thermostat. My gas bill seems to prove that it helps.

@onmyworkbench7000 Год назад

I have a metal building with sheet metal on the out side and on the inside, when the building was being built the builders put this insulation on the outside of the frame then put the sheet metal over the insulation. My wife and I installed the sheet metal on the ceiling and the inside walls but before we installed the sheet metal on the walls we installed it over the frame the put the sheet metal over top of the insulation and it is working great. In the U.S. that type of insulation is call dubble bubble insulation.

@sunnyt334 Год назад

Love it!! Thank you for sharing ❤️

@Shalam5784 Год назад

Thanks so much for this tip. Can you post the new temperature readings after the insulation installation? Thank you.

@carmel-wayfinder5401 3 года назад

Excellent idea! great job

@JohnDoe-wb4iv Год назад

Great idea I didn't think of this thanks.

@arkansastrash320 3 года назад

Thats is a really cost friendly imsulation and easy to use also great video.

@WadaGoodIdea 3 года назад

It really is! And thank you so much for watching👍

@happiliness 9 месяцев назад

this is what i was looking forrrrr thanks!!!

@mayrivera7651 2 года назад

Thank you for sharing I need this from Japan

@K2Kumasi 6 месяцев назад

❤ thanks I’m heading to the store now

@naubaucat Год назад

Great idea, and I will try.

@onurakdogan75 Год назад

Great video, well explained. Thanks Tuba

@WadaGoodIdea Год назад

Glad you liked it👍

@lindalowry1513 2 года назад

Smart and looks so good I am going to do this many thanks. From South Dakota.

@WadaGoodIdea 2 года назад

You are so welcome! Glad it helped👍

@davidw460 Год назад

For moisture that condenses out of warm room air onto the cold wall surface - covering that wall means the space behind must be air tight so there can’t be a stream of warm room air feeding moisture to the area, which seems to have been accomplished here (?).

@wideawake8415 Год назад

I like it. I'm gonna do this. My bedroom wall and closet r freezing cold.

@AhJodie Год назад

Cool idea, looks great!

@lilianaj123 3 месяца назад

This is a great idea!!

@kimberlyrogers9953 Год назад

Great idea ! Thank you

@ronaldjacobs8561 2 года назад

Awesome video. Informative and entertaining. Thanks

@WadaGoodIdea 2 года назад

Thank you Ronald!:)

@patriciaharmon1215 2 года назад

Thank you I'm going to do my whole sunroom in this material

@ride4kix Год назад

Very Impressive love your creative idea.

@barbarabeckley8732 Год назад

Thanks for sharing great information

@anniehills3580 Год назад

Very clever and good work, profesional😊

@marliesyanke4580 Год назад

It looks good, great idea.

@kathydoucette1381 Год назад

Looks great

@Billytomtom18 Год назад

Hello TUBA sorry I do not know your name, but TUBA is a nice name. I have renovating Historical homes and buildings for many years. I am happy to hear that you inform us all about the importance of an 'AIR GAP'.I was very impressed with your video to quickly improve your homes energy Envelope, using foil tape is very important. Every little bit of cold air will quickly add up to a substantial amount. Air flow not only improves the R-Value, it also prevents humidity trapped to rot the exterior sheathing, but only if the wall was removed to the original exterior. Again I liked the product you used in your video and would consider it in an appropriate job.

@altayzafer Год назад

wow!! what a good job done here! i could never do this project alone... welldone Tuba 😊

@WadaGoodIdea Год назад

Thank you altayzafer I appreciate your comment❤️

@altayzafer Год назад

@@WadaGoodIdea 🥰

@wadeconney6507 Год назад

Great idea! Love these kinds of fixes. Like insulting window shades, and all. But what about trapping moisture in between the wall and foil? Just wondering. Thank you!

@betsymckeeman 2 года назад

Thank you for this fantastic idea! Love how yours turned out!!

@WadaGoodIdea 2 года назад

Thank you! Its been a year and Im still loving it😍

@icsfreedom2007 Год назад

Excellent job Thank you

@RM-lj8bv 3 года назад

Wow this is what I have been wanting, my flat is freezing in the winter.

@WadaGoodIdea 3 года назад

Perfect! Do it! You will be happy!

@voidisyinyangvoidisyinyang885 Месяц назад

we also put two layers of plastic window insulation up! In my cold state the phrase is "comfort over fashion" thanks

@rollybearo1940 Год назад

Very nice product, thank you for sharing, mabuhay !!

@garyr7027 Год назад

Good job, looks nice.

@VICIOUSX888 Год назад

Love ur video. Thank you so much

@sweetmother2406 Год назад

I think it’s very clever!

@ThinkerThunker Год назад

How about drilling a few holes and spraying in foam insulation into the walls?

@CAcutie1978 Год назад

Very nice job!!

@LionsTigersBears 2 года назад

Great ideas

@rogerbranch9248 Год назад

Looking amazing

@steventripp4530 Год назад

Looks great .

@SledDog5678 Год назад

Great job!!!👍

@davisenrique56 Год назад

wow excelent idea i like it

@user-su5ft8lc9q 7 месяцев назад

Very smart and enterprising youn lady.!!!

@shonuff5806 2 года назад

I'M ON IT!

@hope2029 2 года назад

Looks great! Will try the paper over my existing reflex stuff. Really makes a difference. What brand is the wall paper? The nail setter--- wondered what those things were for😁 learn something new every day!!

@WadaGoodIdea 2 года назад

Thank you fly 202! Wallpaper is from Amazon its Yancorp brand!

@edithmiranda8484 2 года назад

Thank you so much for this video!! I'm on a very tight budget.

@WadaGoodIdea 2 года назад

You are so welcome! Glad it was helpful!

@pattyharris1962 Год назад

Really good information

@theresamoore2436 Год назад

Thank you, excellent 👍🏽

@brittalbach416 Год назад

cool, thank you for this video, Tuba

@andriedemetriou3113 Год назад

Looks good. 😊

@terencejamesmusic4126 Год назад

Thank you.

@stevemellinger3776 Год назад

Looks great🥺

@americafirst6628 Год назад

Great job. Good for u!!!!

@tlumaczy1507 Год назад

"Infrared thermometers have good accuracy when measuring most objects, but shiny, reflective surfaces can be a challenge. You should be especially wary when measuring the temperature of shiny metal objects, but even reflections off of glossy paint can affect accuracy. Putting a piece of non-reflective tape (such as electrical tape) over the shiny surface or applying some flat paint gives you a target from which you can get a better measurement."