I'm going to turn my barn into a rabbitry and need to insulate it to keep it around 75 degreesRight now it has exterior walls and studs showing on the insideI plan on putting a high R valued insulation up and OSB as the wallsQuestion: If I put regular aluminum foil (Reynolds) on the exterior wall (from the inside facing in) then put the insulation up then attach another layer of aluminum foil to the side of the OSB facing the insulation, would that provide better insulation? Everywhere I look, I see stuff about the foil insulationJust wondered if I added regular aluminum foil (Reynolds) to the job would be close to the same thing or is that usless?Thanks!
some good answers and some badThe aluminum side of insulation goes on the inside of the barn facing the rabbitsIf you put it on the other side up against the wall you will have problemsThe other guy said dont use the aluminum but use the kraft paper and face the rabbitsThis is even better especially since you are going to board it inIt is better to let wood breathe.
Polystyrene is a well insulater, however there are special densities, i have no idea which you've, any manner the fine insulation is product known as kingspan, it is available in 8X4 sheets and also you reduce it to suit tightly among your roof trusses, you are going to must strip the plaster board off to try this, constructing rules dictate that there need to be a float of air round your roof trusses, accordingly you cant use rockwool or a pumped insulation, you need to use a pretty good insulation geared up in such away that it does no longer have compatibility almost the roof tilesGood Luck
You are right proper ventilation is keyHe needs to consult with an experienced roofing company to access the outside roof firstMeasurements need to be takenI would not turn the attic into living space if he has no real purpose for the spaceIt will be a waste of reno money beside his real estate taxes will increaseI do recommend cool ply sheets for the attic interior ceiling because it will save on his HVAC billsSuggest to him that he contact the lumber yard in his community to recommend a local competent roofer then get numerous references and proof of insurance from the contractor before hiring.
