Batt Ceiling Insulation without a Ceiling?

[zc15]

I'm wanting to insulate the ceiling of my garage but won't be able to put the ceiling covering up until springtime.

Would there be any issues with just stapling the batts in place between the ceiling joists for the winter? The garage will be heated to 45 degrees all winter, hence why I want the insulation up even if I can't cover it

 

[iceman510]

I don't see an issue. You could staple some kind of lightweight strapping to help support if you feel it necessary. Something you could leave in place later.

 

[bdbecker]

They also make pre-cut support rods that fit between the joists if you had any concerns about the staples not holding.

Amazon.com : insulation supports

 

[The Cobbler]

no issues, other than ( already mentioned) it may need some support to keep it there

 

[65ranchero]

My garage original to the house has batts stapled to the joists with no sheet rock and it been that way for 20years .
Very little sagging and what droops is at a bare minimum.
I think you'll be fine.

 

[Nthill93]

Simpson makes insulation support rods. I got them at Home Depot kind of pricey though

 

[bdbecker]

One additional thought that is somewhat related to this subject, if you have an air compressor and have a fair amount of insulation to install, do yourself a favor and get a pneumatic staple gun (if you don't have one already). I just went with an inexpensive Arrow PT50 from Home Depot. It was a bit of an impulse purchase, but well worth the money in the time and effort it saved.

Arrow PT50 Pneumatic Staple Gun PT50 - The Home Depot

Complete your upholstery, framing and crafts work easily and quickly with the help of this excellent Arrow PT Staple Gun.

www.homedepot.com

 

[zc15]

Thanks guys!