Moistureproofing shop

[gordon stelter]

Is there a tape that will effectively stick to the
plastic to seal those seams? I find that foil-type
duct tape sticks to almost anything. Is there
something better?
     Thump


--- Dean May <deanmay@pianorebuilders.com> wrote:

> The backing on roll insulation is not all that
> effective as a moisture
> barrier. Maximize your moisture barrier at not much
> cost, slash the backing
> on your roll insulation with a razor knife. Then
> staple up heavy (3 mil)
> plastic to cover the walls and ceiling as seamlessly
> as possible. Then
> finish with paneling, drywall, etc.  Not much cost
> and way more effective
> than the backing on the insulation. Slashing that
> backing will prevent any
> moisture that makes it through the plastic from
> getting trapped between the
> two barriers.
> 
> Dean
> Dean May             cell 812.239.3359
> PianoRebuilders.com   812.235.5272
> Terre Haute IN  47802
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: pianotech-bounces@ptg.org
> [mailto:pianotech-bounces@ptg.org]On Behalf
> Of Bob Hull
> Sent: Friday, November 05, 2004 4:10 PM
> To: Pianotech
> Subject: Re: Moistureproofing shop
> 
> Terry,
> The insulation I used does not have the foil
> backing,
> just paper, but it is the thicker of the two values
> that were offered.  Since my dehumidifier drains
> into
> the sink, I don't know how much water it is
> collecting.  It probably shouldn't have to run all
> day
> however.  Another factor is the poor seal on three
> garage doors that are on the shop.  The rubber
> gasket
> at the bottom of the door does not form a good seal.
> I will eventually completely seal off two of the
> garage doors and replace the other with two big
> swinging doors. The floors will get painted and
> sealed
> and this will help as well.
> 
> On the topic of humidity I am going to put a new
> post
> out inquiring about providing humidity control for a
> stage box that stores a concert piano.
> 
> --- Farrell <mfarrel2@tampabay.rr.com> wrote:
> 
> > I dunno. I would guess that my shop is pretty
> > airtight - concrete block walls, sheetrock ceiling
> > (w/foil/fiberglass insulation), several
> well-sealed
> > windows and a double-door. Even in the summer it
> > takes a couple days to fill the reservoir on my
> > dehumidifier and the unit runs less than half the
> > time.
> >
> > I know that is not real specific, but it should
> > provide a general picture. Are you trying to
> > regulate shop humidity? Tell me about your shop.
> >
> >
> 
> 
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