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Open joist insulation question
Last Post 17 Oct 2019 12:06 PM by
Dilettante
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ampt
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08 Oct 2019 02:18 PM
I am building a garage with granny flat above. The garage is unheated with slab on grade.Code requires air barrier between garage and residential. I am using SIP panels for all exterior walls and for the floor above the garage where possible, it meets my criteria and code. I have a section under the bathroom/kitchen where I plan on using Triforce open joist system because of span and to run all utilities. I need to insulate that floor area. My preference in Rockwool, but it probably will gap at the joists. And I will have ducts and pipes. Any suggestions for insulation?
sailawayrb
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09 Oct 2019 04:08 PM
I think a combination of spray foam (to seal) and Rockwool (to provide most of the R-value) would accomplish your goal.
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arkie6
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09 Oct 2019 05:43 PM
Is damp spray cellulose readily available in your area? If so, I would look into that.
smartwall
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11 Oct 2019 10:18 AM
You're going to be installing a double layer of 5/8" drywall on the bottom of the joist. Go to the Homarama and rent their blower and install some celly. Cover the vertical areas with a double layer of Iso board that you foam in place. You don't have to be as worried about heat loss in a floor so the insulation doesn't need to be tight with the floor. Just make a sealed insulated box below it.
Dilettante
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17 Oct 2019 12:06 PM
I'd go with spray foam for air sealing would probably be all you'd need, depending on how thick the ICF is.
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