Recent content by histguy

Will have to look into if that is reasonable... OSB is 30% cheaper than drywall in my neck of the woods, and 100% easier to work with. Drywall is not airtight either, unless you finish it. I spray foam between my OSB joints- much easier than taping and finishing drywall.

Thanks for this advice. Batts will touch on 5 sides, will need to think about best way to cover (which admittedly will be a pain with all the **** that is hanging from the ceiling right now) May go with a higher R-valued batt for now and when able return to cover with OSB (What the rest of the...

Thanks to everyone for their fantastic thoughts and advice. Great stuff here guys. So here is a fairly long post with the results of my research and analysis. I would appreciate getting peoples thoughts on these numbers and my overall plan. 1st- I am not going to worry about heating the...

ksj9393, thanks for the 2nd on danski. I got the 'solar-guard' from a guy cheap, 2nd hand (left overs from a project), so spent quite little on it. What I will go back and do though is to seal it up well as you suggest. Caulking, spray foam etc. I like the idea of the mini-split, unsure the...

I put "solar-guard" ontop of the fiberglass batts that are between the kneewall and the heated space. I understand this to be correct?

Thank you everyone for the thoughts and suggestions thus far: First to respond to some of the questions by danski0224: - Knee walls are properly insulated and vented. The existing insulation is properly installed, despite the low R-value. There is significant air space between the ceiling...

What do you mean by 'staple up in the upstairs room? Can you send a quick link to an example/product website for this. I am not familiar. Thanks. (Propane Forced Air and a large wood pellet stove in the house)

I agree that more insulation is needed, unfortunately the drywall has already been put in the upstairs room and OSB nailed to cover nearly everywhere else. I do think I can get access above the room via the sides to get a hose up and blow some cellulose up there. Not ideal and I may not be...

Hello gang, Have been reading posts on this board for a year or two now, finally time to ask everyone for their advice and opinions on my heating issue. Quick Background Bought this house last summer. Has a awesome 24x32 detached garage (See pic below) I live on the Keweenaw Peninsula in the...