Does anyone have a solution for adding insulation thicker than the
studs? It's behind a knee wall area in my attic. Google came up with a
few patents on devices but I haven't seen anything for sale. The only
thing I thought of was butting 2x4s against the old ones and nailing
them together. Any better ideas?

Thanks
Dante

On Oct 25, 5:43 pm, "Dante M. Catoni" wrote:
Does anyone have a solution for adding insulation thicker than the
studs? It's behind a knee wall area in my attic. Google came up with a
few patents on devices but I haven't seen anything for sale. The only
thing I thought of was butting 2x4s against the old ones and nailing
them together. Any better ideas?

Thanks
Dante

That would help. But what do you plan to do after, cover it. Also
where do you live. If you are in a colder area you might want to
conside staggering the second row of 2 X 4's and over lap the
insulation.

"Dante M. Catoni" wrote:

Does anyone have a solution for adding insulation thicker than the
studs? It's behind a knee wall area in my attic. Google came up with a
few patents on devices but I haven't seen anything for sale. The only
thing I thought of was butting 2x4s against the old ones and nailing
them together. Any better ideas?

Pull the fiberglass and replace it with foam... You stop any air infiltration
and get a higher r-value to boot.

--
"Tell me what I should do, Annie."
"Stay. Here. Forever." - Life On Mars

I am not going to cover it. My plan was to just extend the studs so that
I can install single rows of R-30. There is 2" fiberglass between the
studs now, but I am going to remove it. The old insulation has cardboard
stapled over it. A lot of it is falling down and looks as if it has
absorbed moisture. I am in Rhode Island.

Thanks
Dante

bdeditch wrote:
That would help. But what do you plan to do after, cover it. Also
where do you live. If you are in a colder area you might want to
conside staggering the second row of 2 X 4's and over lap the
insulation.

On Oct 26, 12:58 am, "Dante M. Catoni" wrote:
I am not going to cover it. My plan was to just extend the studs so that
I can install single rows of R-30. There is 2" fiberglass between the
studs now, but I am going to remove it. The old insulation has cardboard
stapled over it. A lot of it is falling down and looks as if it has
absorbed moisture. I am in Rhode Island.

Thanks
Dante



bdeditch wrote:
That would help. But what do you plan to do after, cover it. Also
where do you live. If you are in a colder area you might want to
conside staggering the second row of 2 X 4's and over lap the
insulation.- Hide quoted text -

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Where did the moisture come from.
Is it the result of improper or no vapour barrier on the warm side of
the insulation?
Or insufficient ventilation on the 'attic' side of the insulation?
Just adding (replacing existing) insulation without determining why
dampness may have occurred could merely repeat the process. Damp can
mean mould/mildew and rot.

On Oct 26, 12:34?am, terry wrote:
On Oct 26, 12:58 am, "Dante M. Catoni" wrote:





I am not going to cover it. My plan was to just extend the studs so that
I can install single rows of R-30. There is 2" fiberglass between the
studs now, but I am going to remove it. The old insulation has cardboard
stapled over it. A lot of it is falling down and looks as if it has
absorbed moisture. I am in Rhode Island.

Thanks
Dante

bdeditch wrote:
That would help. But what do you plan to do after, cover it. Also
where do you live. If you are in a colder area you might want to
conside staggering the second row of 2 X 4's and over lap the
insulation.- Hide quoted text -

- Show quoted text -

Where did the moisture come from.
Is it the result of improper or no vapour barrier on the warm side of
the insulation?
Or insufficient ventilation on the 'attic' side of the insulation?
Just adding (replacing existing) insulation without determining why
dampness may have occurred could merely repeat the process. Damp can
mean mould/mildew and rot.- Hide quoted text -

- Show quoted text -

closed cell foam is a good choice, R6 per inch and stops air
infiltration, it expands and seals every little nook and cranny

they are called "furring strips "



"Dante M. Catoni" wrote:
Does anyone have a solution for adding insulation thicker than the 1studs?
It's behind a knee wall area in my attic. Google came up with a mfew patents
on devices but I haven't seen anything for sale. The only thing I thought of
was butting 2x4s against the old ones and nailing 9them together. Any better
ideas?grThanksoDante

On Oct 26, 6:55 am, (The Freon Cowboy)
wrote:
they are called "furring strips "

"Dante M. Catoni" wrote:Does anyone have a solution for adding insulation thicker than the 1studs?

It's behind a knee wall area in my attic. Google came up with a mfew patents
on devices but I haven't seen anything for sale. The only thing I thought of
was butting 2x4s against the old ones and nailing 9them together. Any better
ideas?grThanksoDante

Yes, you just add furring strips, of whatever thickness you want, and
nail them on top of the existing stud face.

closed cell foam is a good choice, R6 per inch and stops air
infiltration, it expands and seals every little nook and cranny


Could you buy the foam and rent the machine?

"** Frank **" wrote:

Could you buy the foam and rent the machine?

http://www.tigerfoam.com/

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