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Posted by Eigenvector on January 17, 2007, 9:04 am
> On Mon, 15 Jan 2007 21:02:36 -0800, "Eigenvector"
>
>>Is there anything to consider when insulating the walls of the garage?
>>The
>>sources that I've seen seem to treat it like any other room of the house,
>>and I suppose it is really, but I'm considering potential pitfalls like
>>gas
>>lines, shared walls with the interior of the house, insect infestation and
>>the like.
>>
>>Just because the wall you're insulating is shared by the interior of the
>>house, doesn't mean you need to treat it differently right? Does the
>>paper
>>that hangs the insulation need to face the interior wall or does it not
>>really matter at all? Not all insulation has that paper, so it shouldn't
>>matter.
>>
>>Does it need to be kept away from gas lines and high energy sources like
>>40
>>A circuits? What about where it butts up against the fireplace? Nothing
>>I've read suggests that precautions need to be taken, but before going out
>>and buying the stuff I figure I'd better ask.
>>
>
> imho:
>
> I was told the moisture barrier should be on the warm side (during the
> winter). So guessing facing your living space unless you live very
> far south.
>
> tom @ www.FreelancingProjects.com
>
I'd never guessed that the paper attached to fiberglass insulation is a
vapor barrier - but after reading a bit, it is. And yes it should go on the
WARM side of the wall. That means I'll have to install non-backed
fiberglass insulation since I don't want to rip out the drywall on the
interior unless I have to. I don't see any evidence of moisture problems in
this house after 40 years, so a moisture barrier isn't a top concern (mainly
because the house is so open moisture can't accumulate). :)
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