Foamular insulation over kraft faced fiberglass insulation
Last Post 10 Dec 2019 06:06 AM by Dilettante. 2 Replies.
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08 Dec 2019 01:46 PM
I have an existing 2 x 4 wall with kraft paper faced fiberglass insulation (no drywall has been installed yet) and would like to add a layer of foamular rigid insulation to the interior side of wall (On top of studs - not between studs) to add r value and reduce thermal bridging. I am concerned about the double vapor retarder ( but in this case, the vapor retarders would be immediately on top of (Touching) each other (ie, kraft paper touching foamular)) but wanted to know whether others think this would be okay. Please let me know your thoughts. Thanks.
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08 Dec 2019 01:49 PM
This is for climate zone 4. Philadelphia pa area.
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10 Dec 2019 06:06 AM
You're better off adding foam to the exterior if possible.
Adding it inside basically brings the dewpoint of the wall into the wall assembly.
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