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    insulation for steel building house

    Thanks, Ross. I've thought that would be the case, also. But how would I ever know? My stud walls and ceiling studs are built on the inside of the purlins, as the pics show. I will have about 4" of air gap between batts and the vinyl along the walls, and about 6" on the ceiling. Maybe i'm...
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    Closed cell over vinyl backed?

    THanks, everyone. I have been told by a couple insulation businesses, and one foam insulation company, that I shouldn't blow the foam onto the vinyl backing. Any thoughts? And, 2, if that's the case, i'm back to installing fiber glass batts. That's ok, and will leave a few inches of air space...
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    insulation for steel building house

    THanks, everyone. I have been told by a couple insulation businesses, and one foam insulation company, that I shouldn't blow the foam onto the vinyl backing. Any thoughts? And, 2, if that's the case, i'm back to installing fiber glass batts. That's ok, and will leave a few inches of air...
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    Closed cell over vinyl backed?

    Hi, all. Just checking in to see how this project went. I am at a decision point on adding insulation to a metal building. I have the standard 3" vinyl insulation, and have the inside of the building studded out. Should I just put standard FG bats between the studs? There would be a couple...
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    insulation for steel building house

    I am finishing out a metal building that had the vinyl backed insulation at time of construction. I have studded out the inside, and am now at decision time for adding insulation. What are my options? I have attached a photo that shows existing vinyl and studs. 1. Considering spray foam...
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    Lets see your workbench

    My weekend workbench project:
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