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Default retaining insulation in a "one sided" stud wall

On Tue, 12 Feb 2013 06:14:52 -0800 (PST), Jim K wrote:

if the batts butt up against the studwork where would a draught get
in/out?


Top and bottom? Though I guess the batts would be snug against the floor
and ceiling timbers. There will still be air movement into and out of the
gap and possibly convection within it if it's an inch or so.


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