We recently received this question about the unfaced insulation:. Can the Kraft-faced be removed easily? The exterior walls are stucco and they need some air circulation to allow moisture to dissipate. Unfaced means the insulation lacks a vapor retarder paper or plastic facing. Unfaced insulation is great for new construction, remodels, walls, floors, ceilings, basements, attics and crawlspaces.
One particular note: Unfaced as well as Kraft-faced insulation should always be cut to fit with a utility knife and never folded over for the best performance. Kraft-faced insulation includes a paper vapor retarder, which helps prevent mold and mildew. Kraft-faced insulation should be installed in exterior walls, exterior basement walls, and attic ceilings by pressing the product into the wall cavity with the paper side facing outward, towards the installer.
The insulation should be snug in the cavity, but not compressed. If the product needs additional support, consider using a staple gun to hold the insulation in place. Luckily, the Kraft paper facing is easy to remove. Simply pull on the facing with one hand and use the other hand to push the batt or roll away from the facing. Come back soon for more DIY insights and information for your home.
I live in MN. The floor above this space gets cold in the winter. Although there is heat in the basement, this area can reach 45 degrees in really cold months, due to the fact that there is a garage door.
I was thinking of insulating this area and using insulation without paper because of pipes and electrical work in the cavities. Does this make sense? Also, can I use plastic to cover this insulation or use something else? About 20 years ago, I installed fiberglass batting insulation using wire strips in my crawlspace floor joists with the paper facing the crawlspace dirt floor as I was instructed by the supplier. I have always had problems with carpeting wrinkling in my home and am now wondering if the batting is trapping moisture and should have been installed with the paper facing the floor of the home.
I am about to replace the subfloor in my double wide and plan on replacing the insulation with R Should I use no faced or faced and if I use faced which way should it face. I live in Charlotte, NC. Well, insulation is certainly confusing. I just finished my basement, and the inspector told me that I have the insulation on my outside walls those along the concrete facing the wrong way.
He told me the paper face should face towards the cement wall side. Do I does he have it right. Thank You, Richard.
Dining room floor is very cold in the winter. Can cellulose loose fill be blown in between dining room floor and vapor barrier of the R19 insulation. Have 90 yr old farm house attic floor insulated well! I was looking for something for the roof rafters. I see all new insulation products that will not interfere with the attic floor 20 in on center.
I am in northeast Pa more cold than summer. Thank you Jim H. We have an apartment above a block garage fully above ground. Walls of garage do not have any added insulation. With two insulated garage doors. There are two heat ducts from the apartment in the ceiling of the garage which keeps the garage space on average of 50 degrees in colder months. Would insulating the floor be any benefit for energy efficiency of the apartment and if so would the batting go next to the floor. C;an it simply be sprayed with a flame retardent, or covered with dry wall or other non-flammable covering?
The expense to remove and replace is high. Thanks, R. I am putting 1 inch aluminum sided insulation boards inside a metal building. Does the aluminum side face to the inside or glued to the metal siding? Also the same question regarding the ceiling of an enclosed wooden beam porch? Hi, Carol, The aluminum facing should always face toward the inside of the home whether in a wall or ceiling to prevent water vapor from passing through it.
Thanks for your question! I was insulating unheated garage below heated living space I live in PA and knew I had to get paper facing up towards heated space. Hope this helps someone out there…. We used two levels, one with no paper went in first then the other with paper went on top facing into the attic between the studs in the floor of the attic. If I am reading all this correctly the paper goes against the 2nd floor ceiling when laying between the studs of the attic floor technically the 3rd floor ad the second layer goes on top.
Is this correct? Now, if that is correct, I am confused. After I put in all the baffles. I put the insulation on top of the baffles with the paper facing out into the attic and not against the baffles. We removed all the blown in insulation. Thank You for the Help. From reading, I see my insulation is installed correctly but it falls out frequently due to not being securely attached in any fashion.
How can I secure it while still keeping the potential moisture out in mind? Approx sq ft thank you. Vetted, qualified contractors are online now and available to chat with you about your specific home improvement project and needs. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Unfaced vs. Kraft-Faced Insulation. Resources Resources. Products Homeowner Products. What is the difference between unfaced and Kraft-faced insulation and how is it installed?
What is Facing? A material — either Kraft paper or plastic — is attached to the fiberglass insulation to help control moisture, mold and draft. Learn More. Project Guide. Do I Need a Vapor Retarder? Vapor retarders are typically recommended for the interior side i. Where to Buy.
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