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lhfarm
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Insulation for frame garage/workshop
      04/08/03 11:18 AM
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I have a three bay detached garage + workshop that is unfinished and unheated. It is frame construction with vertical cedar siding. So every 12" or so, a 2x4 horizontial nailer was placed between the studs. After freezing all winter, I want to install insultation and, I think, plywood of some sort (vs. sheetrock).

I did a search on insulation and saw recommendations for pole barns. Since I am going to be doing a lot of cutting, would I be better off with standard insulation or hard foam?

Since I don't care much about looks, how about some form of plywood for wall covering. I have seen chip board used in a couple of shops. Comments/suggestions?

Thanks,
Barry

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Stoneheartfarm
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Re: Insulation for frame garage/workshop new [re: lhfarm]
      04/08/03 11:24 AM
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Depending on where you buy your hard foam, you can have it custom cut to your specificaions. So, you would measure the smallest opening you want to fill and have all the foam cut a hair smaller. Then shove the blocks into place and fill around them with spray foam.

Fiberglass is a little more work, since you'll have to cut it yourself.

Steve

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Benson
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Re: Insulation for frame garage/workshop new [re: lhfarm]
      04/08/03 01:09 PM
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Using OSB for interior walls is extremely common in workshops and ag buildings. It's very cost effective and durable so long as it doesn't get wet. Not suitable for housing animals though, at least the kind that chew.

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jtcweb
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Re: Insulation for frame garage/workshop new [re: lhfarm]
      04/08/03 01:48 PM
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You should look into the spray in/on foam. It is called something like isostyrean and they come in with a gun and spray a liquid on the wall that expands to a foam. It has the advantage of sealing all air leaks, then you can cover with what you want. Check in the phone book under insulation contractors.

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