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Do I need a vapor barrier for the ceiling in my garage?

 11/09/2008 05:42 AM retrodan
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No Vapor barrier

11/09/2008 09:58 AM Billhart Moderator
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No vapor barrier.

11/11/2008 10:52 AM retrodan

The ground here is frozen until the middle of May, then it starts to warm up. What about when the outside temperature is warmer then the temperature in the garage? Wouldn't there be vapor then. Couldn't you get condensation on the bottom of the insulation, and drywall above the ceiling?
I want to heat it so I can work in there comfortably. I have a motorcycle I want to customize over the winter.

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The ceiling acts as enough of a vapor retarder.

11/11/2008 10:59 AM retrodan




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