I have a garage that has appox.70 spaces 7'7'' high from floor to top of wall, and 15" between studs. I want to insulate this garage and eventually heat it. I also have to do inbetween the ceiling joists, which I believe is 23" in space. Not sure how many there are of them yet. What is the best type of insulation to use? Rolled, panel, etc. I dont want to spent alot of money on this nothing expensive or industrial quality required. R-value of 11 or so May be good enuf? I dont know how much one roll will even cover yet.
2006-11-20 12:26:36 · 4 answers · asked by mombo323 2 in Home & Garden ➔ Decorating & Remodeling
One reminder most building codes will require a non-combustible surfacing in a garage. So you can't leave the Kraft paper exposed. You can use foil faced insulation though.
2006-11-21 17:58:39 · answer #1 · answered by charley128 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
first wuestion is why i want to insulate garage? Do u plan on heating and a/c in it? if not u are wasting your money. if u are planning for future use as living quarters, use R-13 batterns paper facing the livings space with 1/2" sheetrock or 5/8". if only for vechicles, insulation is not necessary but use 5/8 sheetrock for better fire retardant.
2016-05-22 02:28:46 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
probably 2x4 stud walls, so 4" R-13 batt insulation. Pre-cut in length. Ceiling should blown in after sheetrock is on ceiling R-30
2006-11-20 12:32:10 · answer #3 · answered by T C 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
r-13 paper faced for the walls,with the paper facing on the heated side,and r-23 layed out across the top of the ceiling joists. this way you don't have to hang sheetrock on the lid,although you might want to eventually.
2006-11-20 12:54:13 · answer #4 · answered by spooky 1 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋