Recommendation for Insulation
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| Cavity size |
Material |
|
| 2×4 2×6 2×8 2×10 2×12 2×14 2×16 |
3.5 inch 5.5 inch 7.5 inch 9.5 inch 11.5 inch 13.5 inch 15.5 inch |
3” Therm/MW R-13 fiberglass (3.5”), 2” Therm/MW R-13 fiberglass (3.5”), 4” Therm/MW R-19 fiberglass (5.5”), 4” Therm/MW R-19 fiberglass (5.5”), 4” Therm/MW R-30 fiberglass (8.5”), 4” Therm/MW R-30 fiberglass (8.5”), 4” Therm/MW |
* Therm/MW = Thermafiber or Mineral Wool
General Considerations:
- Verify all local code requirements
- Batting insulation is preferred, Use vapor barrier only when required.
- Always use maximum value for cavity.
- Insulate ALL cavities.
- Do not over stuff. Material should not be forced or compressed.
- Under no circumstances is bagged or enclosed insulation allowable.
Clink Related Link below for installation and product information.
- Thermafiber: www.thermafiber.com
- Environmental Friendly Substitute: UltraTouch Cotton Insulation
