Fibersport
Active member
I haven't seen anything on what I want to do so here goes:
new pole barn, 30x54 with a bottom of truss height of just under 10 ft.
trusses are on 8' centers with 2x4 purlins on 24" centers
metal roof with ridge vent and perforated overhangs
I would like to insulate the area between the purlins and then install drywall or maybe ceiling tin, the reason is I kind of like the open area rather than a 10 ft ceiling. This would end up being more like a cathedral ceiling as it would be the second easiest way to insulate the ceiling area. Doing it this way would allow me to fit in a hoist which would raise the car up in between the trusses.
Right now there is no heat and I'm not sure what kind if any I will put in it. The current floor is stone which lets in a lot of moisture, a concrete floor is on the list but not until next year some time - have to get the son out of college first!
What might be the best insulation to put in between the purlins. Keep in mind it's only 3-1/2" deep so big R values can't happen, I just need to keep the condensation from happening and keep some heat in if I do end up heating it while I'm in there. Also, what about a moisture barrier - between the insulation and roof or between the insulation and the drywall?
Greg
new pole barn, 30x54 with a bottom of truss height of just under 10 ft.
trusses are on 8' centers with 2x4 purlins on 24" centers
metal roof with ridge vent and perforated overhangs
I would like to insulate the area between the purlins and then install drywall or maybe ceiling tin, the reason is I kind of like the open area rather than a 10 ft ceiling. This would end up being more like a cathedral ceiling as it would be the second easiest way to insulate the ceiling area. Doing it this way would allow me to fit in a hoist which would raise the car up in between the trusses.
Right now there is no heat and I'm not sure what kind if any I will put in it. The current floor is stone which lets in a lot of moisture, a concrete floor is on the list but not until next year some time - have to get the son out of college first!
What might be the best insulation to put in between the purlins. Keep in mind it's only 3-1/2" deep so big R values can't happen, I just need to keep the condensation from happening and keep some heat in if I do end up heating it while I'm in there. Also, what about a moisture barrier - between the insulation and roof or between the insulation and the drywall?
Greg