Insulation
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02-01-04, 08:19 AM
Insulation
I MOVED INTO THIS HAOUSE 2 YEARS AGO, BUT IT IS 25 YEARS OLD..MY CRAWL SPACE HAS HEAVY GAUGE PLASTIC COVERING THE DIRT FLOOR..INSULATION IS BETWEEN THE RAFTERS..I WANT MORE INSULATION ...CAN I ADD ADDITIONAL ACROSS THE RAFTERS?..SHOULD I REMOVE WHAT IS THERS AND REPLACE IT?..DO I NEED ANOTHER VAPOR BARRIER ATTACHED TO THE FLOOR JOISTS?...THANKS..DAVE
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02-01-04, 07:48 PM
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The ground vapor barrier and the vapor barrier installed between the subfloor and flooring are adequate.
You don't want to put another vapor barrier on the underside of the floor joists. If the old insulation is bad from moisture, etc., you can replace it between the joists.
Don't crush the insulation batts. That defeats the purpose of the insulation.
Good Luck!
You don't want to put another vapor barrier on the underside of the floor joists. If the old insulation is bad from moisture, etc., you can replace it between the joists.
Don't crush the insulation batts. That defeats the purpose of the insulation.
Good Luck!
