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Cedar closet
Posted on 11/5/19 at 8:10 pm
Posted on 11/5/19 at 8:10 pm
Yeah or nay?
My wife has her own walk in, I have mine. Mine shares a wall with the guest bath and laundry in 2 different walks. I want to rip out the walls and put more/new insulation.
Should I go back with cedar or sheet rock?
I like the smell.
Would it help dampen the noise?
Cost ain’t the issue, or I would live with what I have.
Resell value later?
I am doing the work myself and am very capable of doing either project in a weekend.
My wife has her own walk in, I have mine. Mine shares a wall with the guest bath and laundry in 2 different walks. I want to rip out the walls and put more/new insulation.
Should I go back with cedar or sheet rock?
I like the smell.
Would it help dampen the noise?
Cost ain’t the issue, or I would live with what I have.
Resell value later?
I am doing the work myself and am very capable of doing either project in a weekend.
This post was edited on 11/5/19 at 8:22 pm
Posted on 11/6/19 at 5:55 am to CoachChappy
Not everyone likes the smell, and some are allergic to cedar. I might put it into a coat or storage closet, but wouldn’t want cedar in my primary closet/dressing area.
Posted on 11/6/19 at 8:10 am to CoachChappy
After losing a few suits to moths, I'd say yay. I love the aroma.
Posted on 11/6/19 at 8:46 am to CoachChappy
I put up the thin cedar planking in several coat closets. Just stapled it over the Sheetrock.
Posted on 11/6/19 at 9:46 am to tigerbater
quote:I'm debating putting it in my new closet for this very reason.
After losing a few suits to moths, I'd say yay. I love the aroma.
Posted on 11/6/19 at 10:17 am to eng08
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Just stapled it over the Sheetrock.
I'm considering just doing this to the back wall. That way it's not over powering, but adds some sound proofing I want.
Posted on 11/6/19 at 11:15 am to CoachChappy
Yeah, then if you want to remove it it’s quite easy as well.
Posted on 11/6/19 at 5:46 pm to CoachChappy
Cedar benefits are a myth
Posted on 11/7/19 at 9:51 am to Cracker
According to Martha Stewart:
quote:
Damage to woolens is actually done by the larvae of two types of insects: clothes moths and carpet beetles (the latter being more prevalent than moths in most areas of the country). Both insects lay eggs in secluded spots with plenty of food-wool, fur, down, shed pet dander, and other animal-based materials. Larvae emerge within a few weeks; beetle larvae can feed on fabric for a year or more and moth larvae may cause damage for a couple of months
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The dark-colored heartwood of red cedar contains natural oils that help kill clothes-moth larvae, but this alone won't protect clothing. It's not effective against carpet beetles, and, with moths, it kills only young larvae, not older ones or eggs. The effect also fades as the scent does. You can replenish the scent of boards, closets, and chests by sanding the wood lightly or dabbing on cedar oil, but there is no way to know if you've added enough.
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Using lavender to repel clothes moths is another old homemaker's trick. Sachets filled with lavender (and/or laced with its oil) and suspended in your closet or tucked in your drawers are said to protect woolens. They will also leave a pleasant scent behind. Lavender will not, however, kill moth eggs or larvae, so be sure the space is free of them first.
Posted on 11/7/19 at 10:25 am to Cracker
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Cedar benefits are a myth
Possibly, however, most people I know who have a cedar closet have them sealed tight. That in itself will keep the bugs out. In my OP, I stated that I'm not worried about the bugs. I want more sound proofing, and I LOVE the smell. (so does my wife)
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