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Default Insulating under floor


"ransley" wrote in message
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On Oct 15, 11:36 pm, "Ivan Vegvary" wrote:
Got my crawl space dug out so I can move around. Want to insulate w/ R19
bats. Joists are 2x6 approx. 24 inches on center. What's the best way to
hold up the insulation? Can't staple the flanges since they need to face
up
towards the heated surface. Can't use the "wire struts" since the 24" on
center is only approximate. (± 1/2 inch). Was considering cutting strips
of Mylar and stapling them to the studs under the insulation.

Any other thoughts????

Thanks!!!

Ivan Vegvary


The flange is stapled and at the bottom you keeping moisture from
entering, dont think everybody has beeen doing it wrong on millions of
houses for decades.

Thanks Ransley,
This is in a crawspace between the first floor and earth. I would love to
simply staple the flanges BUT have been told the 'paper' always goes up
toward the conditioned (heated living space) side of the space. What gives?
Can I install it "paper down"?

Thanks,

Ivan Vegvary