HungusBrews
Well-Known Member
My brew house is about 200 sq ft on the floor and up on pilings. I need to insulate underneath as there is currently nothing there. The guy I bought my house from built this as a taxidermy shop and for some reason didn't go through the trouble. The walls and ceiling are insulated.
I've been doing some online research and there are lots of different recommendations. I thought some of the contractor type people here might have an answer.
This was the most involved I've found.
1) staple a vapor barrier btwn the joists.
2) push R18 un-backed insulation btwn the joists
3) cut 2" Pink foam board and place snug between the joists
4) use furring strips to hold in place
5) cover entire area with 1/4" wire mesh.
This was the easiest I've found:
1) Push R18 Backed insulation (with the backing toward (also read away) from the floor)
2) Hold in place with furring strips.
How serious should I go here? Do I use Backed or Un backed insulation? Which way should it face? There are so many conflicting opinions out there.
Thanks!
-Karl
I've been doing some online research and there are lots of different recommendations. I thought some of the contractor type people here might have an answer.
This was the most involved I've found.
1) staple a vapor barrier btwn the joists.
2) push R18 un-backed insulation btwn the joists
3) cut 2" Pink foam board and place snug between the joists
4) use furring strips to hold in place
5) cover entire area with 1/4" wire mesh.
This was the easiest I've found:
1) Push R18 Backed insulation (with the backing toward (also read away) from the floor)
2) Hold in place with furring strips.
How serious should I go here? Do I use Backed or Un backed insulation? Which way should it face? There are so many conflicting opinions out there.
Thanks!
-Karl