Securing Cut, Faced Fiberglass Insulation?
Question:I'm finishing my basement and have started insulating framed walls with Kraft-faced fiberglass insulation. For smaller stud spacings, I'm slicing the insulation lengthwise. This leaves me with a flange on one side and none on the other.
I have a building permit for this, and the inspector is a stickler. Any reason he might object to me duct taping the flangeless edges to the adjacent framing member? Other suggestions welcome as well.
Answers:
faced insulation is a vapor barrier used on exterior walls and floors. If your wall is a interior wall you do not need the paper barrier. The insulation should be cut a half inch wider than the stud spacing to fit tightly without fasteners.
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