Backer rod and baseboards? Before I go all in on the…
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Backer rod and baseboards?
Before I go all in on the latest project, I want to double check my plan.
Northern VA. 1950s home with 1990s “down to the stud” upgrades. Encapsulated crawl space with sealed rim joists. R19 under the floor boards in the crawl space “roof”
My floors are still cold! 53f right now with the thermostat on 68. The baseboards and 6” of floor near them are 47f.
I yanked off a small portion of baseboard and there was significant draft. I plan to fill the gap between the flooring and drywall with backer rod then replace the baseboard and recaulk with Alex caulk.
Is this correct? Any alternative suggestion? I am not using spray foam since it appears to harden and I think the backer rod still has give for the floors to expand in the summer.
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Before I go all in on the latest project, I want to double check my plan.
Northern VA. 1950s home with 1990s “down to the stud” upgrades. Encapsulated crawl space with sealed rim joists. R19 under the floor boards in the crawl space “roof”
My floors are still cold! 53f right now with the thermostat on 68. The baseboards and 6” of floor near them are 47f.
I yanked off a small portion of baseboard and there was significant draft. I plan to fill the gap between the flooring and drywall with backer rod then replace the baseboard and recaulk with Alex caulk.
Is this correct? Any alternative suggestion? I am not using spray foam since it appears to harden and I think the backer rod still has give for the floors to expand in the summer.
#home
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