Recent content by vanvanvanvan

Thanks for the advice! Yes, the builder did not install vented soffit, just those wood pieces with no venting, despite installing the roof vents. So there is now airflow in at the bottom, but there is at the top. I got the vents and am going to install them shortly. I have the foam chutes...

I've read a bunch on here and gotten some helpful advice that has lead me to a plan for insulating a garage ceiling. But before I buy the insulation, I wanted to double check that it isn't mistaken. Garage details: Size: 20 x 20 ft, four sided low pitch roof that is about 4" above the ceiling...

I got some great advice here about insulating my detached garage by building a ceiling with insulation, and leaving the attic and roof space as is, in terms of no heating/cooling. I'm about to dig in on that project, and was looking at putting in insulation baffles before the insulation. The...

Thank you for the help! I'm new to this so it took two times reading through to fully understand, but it makes sense now - close off the attic space, and insulate the ceiling, allowing the attic to still have air flow. I also understand the point that the ceiling joist aren't meant to be load...

Hello - I'm trying to figure out how I should insulate the roof of my detached garage. I've read a bit on here about the methods, but I'm wondering if there are specific recommendations for what this roof looks like. The garage is in the Chicago area, and was built by a contractor. My goal is...