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Ok thanks

Where should I add more insulation, walls or ceiling?

Fixing to install a hanging propane heater in my 40x56x16 shop. Not sure on the right size though. Located in northern Kentucky and wanting to keep shop at 65-70 all the time. It is pole style building with the 2" vinyl back wall insulation and steel ceiling with 6-8" blown in on top. Also has...

So if the attic isn't ventilated will adding blown in on top of metal hurt anything?

40x60x16 pole barn with the 2" vinyl backed insulation in whole building. now I have put in a metal ceiling. thinking of adding the attic cat blown in on the ceiling. can I blow it straight on the metal or do I need a vapor barrier there too?

Anybody?

Does it have to be vented? I assume it does. Any other way to properly ventilate without overhangs?

Fixing to start my new shop and have a few questions. I will be insulating the walls and putting metal on the ceiling with insulation. Do I need to put anything on the roof metal or just make sure the "attic" area is properly ventilated? There are no plans for overhangs on eaves or gable but...

Forgot to mention located north central KY

I've been reading lots and lots of posts on here and still unsure which way to go. Starting construction on a 40x56x16 pole barn and the bid includes putting up 2" vinyl backed insulation between outer metal and framing. If I go this route will I be able to add more insulation when construction...

Hello from KY. Been lurking and reading a lot on here finally decided to join. In the process of starting my second garage so hopefully y'all can help me not make too many mistakes