Hey guys I have searched and searched on forum, im just looking for a simple answer for what insulation for my ceiling. Should I just buy some foam panels? Here is a pic of what I need to insulate. I’m looking for the cheapest solution. I have no ridge vent or ventilation. Thanks for any input!!! The walls I will do batt fiberglass I’m guessing. Looking for a budget build.
Insulation for my ceiling
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Long Island Ny
AC-WC
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Fiberglass batts is usually the least expensive. Cellulose can be done on the flat part of the ceiling after a vapor barrier and drywall/paneling. Fiberglass will be a little easier for something quick.
You will need some of these to put on the roof side and extend a good 10" into the flat area. Then you can add a good R38 or more on the flat part of the ceiling. I can see daylight above your walls and presume you have some kind of ventilation. If not some roof vents will need added somewhere. Insulation will not work properly without ventilation.
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On the roof side if those are 6" rafters all you can fit is R19. For your walls, look to be 2X4 the most you can get is R13.
For your area vapor barrier is necessary regardless of type of insulation. Vapor barrier has to be on the heated side for NY.
UNLESS you do spray foam$$$
You will need some of these to put on the roof side and extend a good 10" into the flat area. Then you can add a good R38 or more on the flat part of the ceiling. I can see daylight above your walls and presume you have some kind of ventilation. If not some roof vents will need added somewhere. Insulation will not work properly without ventilation.
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On the roof side if those are 6" rafters all you can fit is R19. For your walls, look to be 2X4 the most you can get is R13.
For your area vapor barrier is necessary regardless of type of insulation. Vapor barrier has to be on the heated side for NY.
UNLESS you do spray foam$$$
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dcg9381
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Cheapest is probably bat. Fastest is probably foam, especially with no vents. NY will have high labor costs, so foam might "wash" on costs.
billconner
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How are you planning to heat this? Is there much water used inside?
Fiberglass will probably do you just fine.
I prefer rolls over batts as you can cut them to your exact length. The other plus side is that you can buy a roll or two at a time as money allows. If you put in a ceiling and use blown in cellulose, you need to have it all or store it all and have the blower unit at one time to do it.
BTW, nice looking Camaro and I spy a GN seat too.
I prefer rolls over batts as you can cut them to your exact length. The other plus side is that you can buy a roll or two at a time as money allows. If you put in a ceiling and use blown in cellulose, you need to have it all or store it all and have the blower unit at one time to do it.
BTW, nice looking Camaro and I spy a GN seat too.
Don’t have any venting other than the 2
thank you! yes GN lol