What size insulation for 2x8 floor joists.
What insulation for 2x8 ceiling.
Pipe insulation duct insulation and water heater jackets.
Assuming you re using fiberglass insulation which fits our wallet and our remote setting you need thicker wall or ceiling cavities to fit more insulation.
If the shock of stepping out of a nice warm bed onto a chilled floor has you sleeping in thermal socks insulating your floor might help.
Insulation radiant and vapor barriers insulating 2x8 floor on 16 centers from what i m reading hamilton county tennessee only requires r19 for the floor but i can achieve r25 with 2x8 s.
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Insulates ducts that pass through cold attics.
Around objects that store or distribute hot water and indoor air.
The mec may allow r 19 cathedral ceiling insulation for some house designs depending on the climatic zone.
Insulate pipe wherever condensation is a problem.
A typical 2x4 wall will hold up to r15 if you try to cram r19 in you compress the insulation and i believe actually get less insulative value than you would have with a lower rated.
Fitting in a 10 inch batt r 30 and still providing ventilation is impossible with a 2x6 or 2x8 rafter.
Always use proper safety precaution and reference reliable outside sources before attempting any construction or remodeling task.
Hey i need to put r 30 insulation in a ceiling framed with 2x8 s regular fiberglass insulation requires 9 of space 2x10 framing.