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    Insulating a structure built with LP Smartside 4x8 panels for outside walls

    Is that 1x6 knotty pine boards on the ceiling? Looks great. Thanks again for the additional info and pictures. I will study it all tonight. Rick
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    Insulating a structure built with LP Smartside 4x8 panels for outside walls

    There was no house wrap - just the Smartside panels nailed to the studs.
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    Insulating a structure built with LP Smartside 4x8 panels for outside walls

    Sorry - looked at my paperwork and I do have the 76 series, not the 38. Rick
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    Insulating a structure built with LP Smartside 4x8 panels for outside walls

    BillK - the outside of the cabin is SmartSide 38 Series Cedar Texture 8 in. OC Panel Engineered Treated Wood Siding, Application as 4 ft. x 8 ft.. It came already painted from the factory because I ordered it in the color I wanted. The inside is SilverTech which is a reflective coating mostly...
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    Insulating a structure built with LP Smartside 4x8 panels for outside walls

    Thank you Bill - I will check that out......Rick
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    Insulating a structure built with LP Smartside 4x8 panels for outside walls

    Thank you for taking the time to document your job and for including the great pictures. If I read this right, the last thing before the LP Smartside is plastic sheeting - is that correct? Also, it looks like you don't have any air space in the roof rafter space along with the R40. Do you not...
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    Insulating a structure built with LP Smartside 4x8 panels for outside walls

    I am building a recreational cabin and using LP Smartside panels nailed directly to the wall studs with no other sheathing. I have read a lot of posts about this and most feel sheathing is not necessary. My question is, can I use paper-backed fiberglass batt insulation between the wall studs to...
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    Mystery Vice Grips

    I have a pair - $10 to whomever lets me know first.
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