What is the best R value for the Missouri, and what are any steps to install or any handy tips on instulation.
2006-11-26 15:29:12 · 6 answers · asked by jeff p 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Decorating & Remodeling
You should use r-19 kraft or unfaced in the box sill its is more than enough..the block walls should have a r-5 to r-10 Styrofoam attached and dirt floor should have 6 mil plastic to keep moisture from coming up..Precut the pieces to fit tight put in a bag and drag them around.. most pockets will be 22 in. cut 24 in,
2006-11-26 15:44:33 · answer #1 · answered by tommy 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i dont know exactly what type is best. ive always just been handed the stuff and am then told to install it. but you wanna measure the spaces for the insullation first. then cut the insullation for the spaces ans crawl in an just staple it to the studs if you have then. the ones i usually do are vertical intalling. i usually do wals as well. it also depends on what kind of crawl space your talking about. but the best tip i can give you is not to rub your skinn at all when working with it, and its actually better to wear little clothing as possible. the fibers get into the clothing and work there way through while your moving around and get into your skin. but either way, afterwards take a cold shower. its the only real affective way to get it off of you. after a few minutes in the cold shower then you can switch it to warm. its gonna suck but in the long run its a lot less painful.
2006-11-26 23:36:43 · answer #2 · answered by jskinnydjh 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can to the lowes.com website and find insualtion tips and how tos. Can't recall off the top of my head for that area, but I want to say energy star is R-30+. Make sure you have proper venting in the attic. You can either use batts of insulation or go with a cellulose blown in insulation. It is recycled newspaper basically. The site will tell you depths of blown in for the R-value you are looking to achieve. Make sure that your eaves are properly vented and not blocked and that you leave approx. 3'' around electrical boxes or recessed lighting. Blown in in easy, if you get a certain amount of bags, the blower is free for the day. It takes a few hours and is the cheapest. $9 a bag covers 32 sq.ft at r-19 i believe.
2006-11-26 23:36:06 · answer #3 · answered by James C 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The R Value depends where you live. Owens Corning reccomends r25 either faced or unfaced with 4-6 mil plastic. If you go to their wesite it shows you.
2006-11-26 23:33:54 · answer #4 · answered by PAT A 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No need for plastic except to lay on while installing insulation.Just staple FACED insulation to your floor joists below.Very simple to do.
2006-11-26 23:32:12 · answer #5 · answered by gibbyguys 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If it was me, I would put plastic down first.. And yes you are correct.. Plastic side up.. I hope this keeps your house warm...
2006-11-26 23:33:02 · answer #6 · answered by MinnesotaRick 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋