I understand the need for a vent that effectively keeps out cold air, but I’m concerned about the foam ball that acts as a valve inside this product. Won’t it wear out after a few years?

Q: I am running my dryer vent through my unconditioned crawl space and out the adjacent wall. I am using smooth rigid pipe and up between the floor joists. What type of insulation do you recommend to ...

Q: My clothes dryer outdoor vent flapper makes a vibrating noise when it’s windy. It probably doesn’t seal well and lets a lot of cold air blow indoors through my dryer. What can I do t… ...

Our dryer tube is that aluminum spring-like tubing. We’re also getting frost/ice buildup inside the foundation windows and are afraid that the melting of this will ruin the Sheetrock and insulation.

While re-doing things, I had to move the hot and cold water pipes for my washer to next to this exterior brick wall along with its drain and vent pipe. Obviously, this is not ideal since there is the ...

Enclose the insulation in a small muslin sack if it is to be removed often. Remove the insulation and reconnect the pipe each time you use the dryer. Fixing Door’s Veneer Requires Careful Work ...

I’ve heard it both ways and want to know which would be best. A: The facing on the insulation acts as a vapor barrier. No need to add an additional layer of plastic over the faced insulation. Q: I ...