what is the best way to insulate the house in between studs and what is the best insulation out there for this purpose?
2007-02-26 11:14:46 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
This mainly depends on wether the walls are open to the studs or not. Also, are you going to be doing the work or hiring the job out?Lets take the most straight forward scenario of open walls and you doing the work....
You need to determine the depth of your studs(2x4,2x6), and the spacing between them. Determine the square footage you need to cover. Then go to the home center, find the right width of battsand determine the R-value that will fit( they can assist with this). Look for batts with a vapor barrior for exterior walls and unfaced for interior walls. Purchace enough to cover the square footage you need plus 1 bundle for major errors. Then install as per instructions on package.
As to what type is "best", there has been much debate with little concrete solutions. I recommend that you purchace what is most fitting for your situation, and try to get the highest R-value you can that will fit within your specific perameters(price, cavity size, etc.).
It matters little which type you choose as long as you improve the insulation factor within the home and can do it within your bugetary constraints.
Hope this was of some help.
2007-02-26 13:44:39 · answer #1 · answered by nite92 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The best way is to get a contractor to spray polyurethane expanding foam. They spray a liquid between the studs, and the liquid expands into a foam. The other way is use pink insulation.
2007-02-26 11:27:49 · answer #2 · answered by ? 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You will find the latest and the best of insulations at your nearest hardware super store. Home Depot and Lowe's will give you the best answers. I find that the more expensive are the best (R) value.
Most of the offerings only require a staple gun. Have Fun!!!!
2007-02-26 11:26:36 · answer #3 · answered by dVille 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋