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Posted by hallerb@aol.com on April 27, 2008, 5:06 pm
wrote:
> My office room in my house here in Austin gets pretty hot during the day,
> and will be getting hotter and hotter as we get into SuperSummer,
> Austin's third distinct season (Wet Season, Summer, SuperSummer, Summer
> again). =EF=BF=BDOn each side of this office is unfinished crawl space. =
=EF=BF=BDThe
> floor of these spaces are insulated, as well as where finished walls meet
> them. =EF=BF=BDThe roof is not.
>
> The home was built in 1978 in a 2-story ranch style. =EF=BF=BDIt is orient=
ed
> north-south, and the south side--unfortunately--doesn't have much tree
> cover. =EF=BF=BDI am wondering if I should do a little something in the at=
tic/
> crawl spaces I have touching the roof.
>
> I was thinking of an IR foil barrier as well as more conventional
> insulation--perhaps sheets. =EF=BF=BDI have thought about using both, but =
it's my
> understanding that IR barriers work best with some space. =EF=BF=BD
>
> Any advice on the insulation alternatives?
closed cell foam is the highest R value R7 or so per inch.......
it costs more but will show savings over time
be certain your attic is well ventilated!
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