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Fiberglass Insulation Tape
This Site Might Help YouRE: Do tape together the batts of fiberglass insulation when insulating the wall of a new construction? If so, what kind of tape do you use- duct tape, carton sealing tape, ??
No you don't tape the insulation togetherYou apply a vapor bearer on the warm side of the wallUsually 4mil to 6mil plastic sheeting and they make special tuck tape to seal it around the edges and around openings, like outlets.
Depends on the blanketSome are knits, usually polyester, cotton or acrylic or blends; others are things like wool melton, still others are nylon fibers shot into a foam baseOthers are woven cotton or poly/cotton blendsAnd many, many more kindsLots of choices.
You won't need any tapeThere is a paper lip on the rolls of batten that you need to staple to the face of the studsWhen you install your Sheetrock the paper lip will be trapped between the stud and the wallboardThe weather barrier won't be required IF the wall studs are to have plywood hung on the exteriorThe house wrap (weather barrier) is a fantastic product and I would recommend the use of it if desired.
