Good choice. We added 1" foam board glued to the block to limit winter cold intrusion. For tracking down cold air leaks at door seals, etc. an inexpensive infrared temp gun is very useful.
In Japan the home does not retain value, only the land. What these methods do is greatly increase the comfort of a home and reduce the workload of fighting mold.
This concept is starting to change with international interest in Japanese property. And it wasn’t really about the land value either. My town has seen substantial growth in the last year and prices have sky rocketed
It's super interesting to see all the things you're doing to improve your home, and the way's you're modernising that old house! please keep making these!
We do! I’m not sure if I’ve just adapted, but in Japan people actually set the aircon to 26-28C in summer. It’s to reduce electricity costs. I wasn’t using it on this day because it was nice and “cool” hahaha
Wow. You have so much more room under the floor than my home does.ours is a new home sitting on a concrete base. We have to pull with our elbows then shuffle with our feet to move around. Its a real stomach workout.
What do you do to reduce your humidity? Well the current temperature where I live is 7C and humidity 94%. Luckily I live in England and humidity here is generally low in the summer so it's just winter we really have to deal with. Plus I have a concrete floor under my tiles, the house is brick construction (circa 1984) and no basement or crawlspace. To reduce condensation ( which leads to damp and mould) in my home I have a condenser drier and I have a smart exrtacter fan in my wetroom and a manual in my kitchen. I kept the doors closed when showering or cooking. Plus I leave the vents in my double glazed windows open all year round for airflow (situated at the top of the windows). I have full gas central heating with radiators and in winter I maintain a steady low temperature using the small portable smart thermastat ( 20C for a couple of hours when I get up and in the early evening, 18C during the day and 10c at night). My bungalow has cavity insulation and a well insulated loft. I also use thermal blackout curtains on all the windows. I only recently had the portable thermastat installed and am actually amazed to see how well my home maintains the temperatures I've set. I also have solar panels on the roof so get the use of free electricity during daylight hours but don't have storage facilities for it. I rarely get mould ( occasionally at the bottom of my bathroom window is all) and never any damp. I think one of the biggest killers of damp and mould in my home is the cavity wall insulation. My previous home didn't have it but had many of the other features so I was plagued with damp and mould in my back bedroom which basically didn't get much sun and got very cold. Personally I think I'd find it very hard dealing with the high summer humidity in Japan. ❤
In Japan ductless minisplits ("aircon") are common for cooling and dehumidifying. Almost nobody has central heating and cooling and dryers aren't so popular (laundry poles and balconies are common).
It absorbs moisture yes. It’s the only element under the house that is specifically “fighting” the moisture si I would say it’s necessary to use to it for my home
@@im.mattguy 🥵 that's the temperature down where I live in South America almost all year long, can't take it anymore fortunately in Japan is only a few months
Love it when the project manager isn't afraid to get his hands dirty, hell yeah brother.
Thank you! I started in the tools in a big family of tradesmen. Both sides are good to get stuck into
Good choice. We added 1" foam board glued to the block to limit winter cold intrusion. For tracking down cold air leaks at door seals, etc. an inexpensive infrared temp gun is very useful.
yes, i was just studying up on this - th-cam.com/video/QnFoiUXr4h4/w-d-xo.html
And reflectix insulation. People in very cold climates here in the USA use it very successfully
You're really increasing the value of your home. Keep up the good work.
In Japan the home does not retain value, only the land. What these methods do is greatly increase the comfort of a home and reduce the workload of fighting mold.
Thank you! Including the thermal resistance value :)
This concept is starting to change with international interest in Japanese property. And it wasn’t really about the land value either. My town has seen substantial growth in the last year and prices have sky rocketed
i need more videos! its always feels sooo relaxing watching these videos T-T
Welcome!! And thank you!! 🙏
It's super interesting to see all the things you're doing to improve your home, and the way's you're modernising that old house! please keep making these!
Matt great vlog, the detail is fantastic. 1 day saved you Usd2500, worth hassle and the dirt !
That’s great. Good delta on the moisture.
Thank you! Appreciate it!
Thanks
Hi Matt, I love watching your show. Keep it up 👍
Wahhh thank you!! Coffee time!! ❤️ 🙏
Great job, I’ll be doing that to my Akita if it has a dirt base like that. Tho I would dig in there a little bit to create a storage space.
26C INSIDE the house? I've been away for a while, so I can't remember, but do you not have air conditioning?!
We do! I’m not sure if I’ve just adapted, but in Japan people actually set the aircon to 26-28C in summer. It’s to reduce electricity costs.
I wasn’t using it on this day because it was nice and “cool” hahaha
Wow. You have so much more room under the floor than my home does.ours is a new home sitting on a concrete base. We have to pull with our elbows then shuffle with our feet to move around. Its a real stomach workout.
Oohhh i am here so soon!
Finally a video!
Good job. My wife and I are building our house in Tuy Batangas Philippines.
Hey Matt keep up the great videos.
Do you need to maintain a visual around your timber posts for termite inspections?
What do you do to reduce your humidity? Well the current temperature where I live is 7C and humidity 94%. Luckily I live in England and humidity here is generally low in the summer so it's just winter we really have to deal with. Plus I have a concrete floor under my tiles, the house is brick construction (circa 1984) and no basement or crawlspace. To reduce condensation ( which leads to damp and mould) in my home I have a condenser drier and I have a smart exrtacter fan in my wetroom and a manual in my kitchen. I kept the doors closed when showering or cooking. Plus I leave the vents in my double glazed windows open all year round for airflow (situated at the top of the windows). I have full gas central heating with radiators and in winter I maintain a steady low temperature using the small portable smart thermastat ( 20C for a couple of hours when I get up and in the early evening, 18C during the day and 10c at night). My bungalow has cavity insulation and a well insulated loft. I also use thermal blackout curtains on all the windows. I only recently had the portable thermastat installed and am actually amazed to see how well my home maintains the temperatures I've set. I also have solar panels on the roof so get the use of free electricity during daylight hours but don't have storage facilities for it. I rarely get mould ( occasionally at the bottom of my bathroom window is all) and never any damp. I think one of the biggest killers of damp and mould in my home is the cavity wall insulation. My previous home didn't have it but had many of the other features so I was plagued with damp and mould in my back bedroom which basically didn't get much sun and got very cold. Personally I think I'd find it very hard dealing with the high summer humidity in Japan. ❤
In Japan ductless minisplits ("aircon") are common for cooling and dehumidifying. Almost nobody has central heating and cooling and dryers aren't so popular (laundry poles and balconies are common).
how essential is the stone? is it just to keep the plastic down against the earth? Does zeolite absorb moisture or something?
It absorbs moisture yes. It’s the only element under the house that is specifically “fighting” the moisture si I would say it’s necessary to use to it for my home
27c inside in December? what kind of reptile are you?
I wish. This was a few months back late summer. I’ve got a lot of video editing to catch up on 😅😅
@@im.mattguy 🥵 that's the temperature down where I live in South America almost all year long, can't take it anymore fortunately in Japan is only a few months
Omg you didn't reveal the change in humidity in the end, how much difference did this to?
I got it down to 50%-ish :) I put it on the screen near the costs at the end and in the caption
Great work, I would not enjoy that job. Even my concrete slab is quite uncomfortable to spend time in.
Batt there is no S. You can add vent in the crawl or a moister barrier
The poly is the moisture barrier and a vent isn't a good idea.
Great job! By DIY you paid yourself $250 an hour!
RIP your back
Haha yeah good thing I have the snow to keep it in shape
Yaaa click bait. Just kidding
Do you have a Japanese Girlfriend??