I need to insulate the floor of 2 bedrooms above a garage. Josts are 2x10, subfloor is 5/8 plywood. That's all that's there at this stage. How can I provide a suitable vapour barrier on the warm side (the top)?
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ASTA Danno
ASTA Danno
I would look up what's needed to insulate over an unheated crawlspace. Check out US Dept of Energy, or an insulation manufacturer for guidelines.
I would pull up the subfloor and insulate with faced fiberglass batts (personal preference). Normally the facing goes to the warm in winter side to prevent moisture from entering and condensing in the insulation. I wonder if insulation over a hot humid attic would also absorb moisture.
If you have room to work and put the subfloor to one side, I would lay the batts with the facing down and tack large sheets of plastic across the top of the joists before putting down the subfloor. This should keep moisture out of the insulation.
Alternatively lay the facing on the bottom and make sure the garage ceiling has a good, thick coat of paint.
I would pull up the subfloor and insulate with faced fiberglass batts (personal preference). Normally the facing goes to the warm in winter side to prevent moisture from entering and condensing in the insulation. I wonder if insulation over a hot humid attic would also absorb moisture.
If you have room to work and put the subfloor to one side, I would lay the batts with the facing down and tack large sheets of plastic across the top of the joists before putting down the subfloor. This should keep moisture out of the insulation.
Alternatively lay the facing on the bottom and make sure the garage ceiling has a good, thick coat of paint.
