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If we removed the fiberglass condensation barrier and vinyl vapor barrier, and then mimic what we have now with a version, will the metal roofing condensate where it's corrugated (ridges)?

Yes, we originally bought 24" 2x6 faced fiberglass R-21 batts - par advice of the big box contractor desk - for the job. Would XPS collect moisture over time? I read EPS & XPS are vapor permeable but often feel like we're over thinking it. If we had a solid plan not needing the fiberglass, it...

When we had our electrical permit inspection, the inspector who was known for being a grouch, saw the phone line that ran along the rafters and made a note on our inspection paper (which we aced) about the phone line and that having one installed would require a permit - which had not been...

2"x6" That's a very reasonable observation. We were afraid to bring up too many variables with people and have them give up on us. :-) I tried finding that out too, but haven't come up with anything certain. The only option I found to rule that out was to laminate every board surface with...

My apologies for the slow response. There was a family emergency, we had to leave town without notice. Just got back today. But yes, we just need advice or guidance on the safest way to add fiberglass insulation or Rockwool in the ceiling, from the inside, underneath - filling the cavities...

Okay, I just assumed we'd push the EPS or XPS up against it to avoid any air cavities on the sides. If we placed the EPS to where it was just touching the lowest point of sag, not compressing the fiberglass, there would be air pockets beside each 2x6 in the corners. My husband and I talked...

I think the existing one 'could' (maybe) do the job, but biting the bullet for 2" EPS in the long run seems like cheaper peace of mind than finding out in the worst way later. In our situation, we'd feel safer with it too. All the info I've read up on stated that 2" was typically the buffer...

okay thanks for the help!! :)

Oh okay, i get it now. :) So if we go that route, leaving the original barrier in place, will it matter what type of 2" foam board we use over it?

I like your thinking, but would you have time to explain? Most say no, while you're saying we need it. Now I'm really curious. @hippie2cams Jeez hippie, I am sooo sorry you have to put up with all that. You sound absolutely miserable!! :LOL::ROFLMAO:

I'm going to try to do a multiple reply, hopefully I do it right... @billconner Don't apologize we really appreciate you all helping us. I'm not complaining. :-) So, you're saying to put up foam board (from underneath and from the inside), against the existing condensation barrier, then...

Yes I'd like them to receive an alert. I hit reply but didn't see any kind of recipients box like you show there. When you say to put their user name after the @-sign, do I just do that as I write or is there a spot for it to go. @4xdog like this? etc etc blah blah blah... and stuff.

I put out a thread, I have multiple conversations going with questions to answer. I'd like to reply to them all so they receive a mail notice and know that I replied back. Do I answer each person individually or is there a way to do that in one reply? Thanks!!!!

My research says 2" also. (y) If what was up there now wasn't working to prevent condensation against the metal, wouldn't the insulation inside the blanket or barrier be moist in the winter time? It was dry when we opened it up last winter. Or, sorry,.. was that not what you meant? I don't...

I'm confused, maybe that was a typo about the vapor barrier? If the vapor barrier is between the metal and insulation, and we can't leave the interior open to the inside then we should have two?