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Posted by on June 21, 2007, 12:51 pm
Dont bother with permit. Spray foam is good becuse it resists
moisture and mold.. Will provide great insulation at joist thickness
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> > Nancy Young wrote:
>
> >> My question is this. What type of insulation would you
> >> recommend? I was thinking some kind of spray. Is between
> >> the joist batting, or that styrofoam product a better idea?
>
> > Any of the above would work. The spray is a good option technically, as
> > it also blocks air movement. Styrofoam is easy to work with. Around here
> > at least both are significantly more expensive than fiberglass or mineral
> > wool batts.
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> > You didn't say where you live, but different areas have different
> > requirements for vapour barrier.
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> Hmmm. I don't know anything about that. I'll look for information
> on that. Thanks very much.
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> > If you're going to be getting a building permit for the work then you
> > should be able to ask the building inspector what would be suitable.
>
> I hadn't planned on it, truth be told.
>
> nancy
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